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Baker-Rouse Genealogy
Thomas Couchman was born 1 about 1538. He died 2 in 1585/1586. He married 3 Ellen Hubbarde on 18 Jul 1568.
Ellen Hubbarde 1, 2 died . She married 3 Thomas Couchman on 18 Jul 1568.
Other marriages:Evernden, Emanuell
Tilden, Thomas
Ellen Evernden, widow, of Rolvinden in marriage license according to English Homes...
Emanuell Evernden died 1 in 1589. He married 2 Ellen Hubbarde on 17 Oct 1587.
Ellen Hubbarde 1, 2 died . She married 3 Emanuell Evernden on 17 Oct 1587.
Other marriages:Couchman, Thomas
Tilden, Thomas
Ellen Evernden, widow, of Rolvinden in marriage license according to English Homes...
Richard Biggs died 1 about 14 Jun 1474 in Benynden, Kent, England. He married Agnes.
English Origins of New England Families from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.
Volume I p 155
The Will of Richard Bygge of the parish of Benyden, 12 May 1474. TO be buried in the parish church of St. George of Benynden. To the fabric of said church, namely to the nave of it, 6s. 8d. To the high altar there 12d. I make my wife Agnes and Thomas Henley my executors to dispose of my goods for the health of my soul. Winesses: John Bygge senior, Richard Day, John Willarde Senior, and many others. [Translated from the Latin]
This is my last will regarding my lands. My feofess to make an estate to Robert my son his heirs and assigns in my tenement called Bowmannys containing seven acres, my lands and woods called Strodes cntaining five acres, lying betwixt Euvynden's Cross and Hellynden on the north side of the street, a piece of land called Pettefeld, containing five acres two pieces of land called Southlands containing eight acres, and one acre lying in Mathyammys marsh, he paying to my wife every year during her life four loads of wood and 26s. 8d. yearly during her life, and to my son Thomas 20 pounds. My wife to have the west end of the hall of my principal tenement and her easement in hall, kitchen, bakehouse, garden, and lands, half the fruit in the garden during her life, pasturage for a cow and 'fire and fleet' by the custom of the country, to be found by the said John. My foeefees to sell and piece of land lying next to Thomas Frennche and of the money to pay to Agnes, daughter of Robert Bygge, 26s. 8d., to Johane his daughter 6s. 8d. and the esidue to amending the church way from the chuch to Walkhurst gate. Proved 14 June 1474 by the executrix names in the will, the other executor, Thomas Henley, renouncing. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol 2, fo13)
Agnes died 1 after 1480. She married Richard Biggs.
They had the following children:
M i Robert Biggs M ii John Biggs died 1 about 14 May 1480 in Benynden, Kent, England.
English Origins of New England Families from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.
Volume I p 156
The Will of John Bygg Jun' of Benynden, 21 October 1479. To be buried in the parish church of Benynden. To the high altar there 3s. 4d. To the high altar of Tenterden 20d. To Agnes Bygge, my mother, whom I make my executrix, all the residue of my goods. Regarding my lands in Benynden willed to me by Richard Bygge my father lately deceased, I give all my lands and tenements to my mother for life, and after her death to be divided among all my sons at the age of eighteen years. If they all die before such age without lawful issue, reversion to my brothers Robert Bygge and Thomas Bygg, who on entering into the land shall pay 20 pounds as follows: 10 pounds to a priest to pray for a year in the churh of Benynden for my soul, the souls of my father, my mother, and Alice my wife, and of the other 10 pounds, 5 marks to my sister Katherine and the residue in various gifts to the church. Proved 17 May 1480 by the executrix named in the will. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol 3, fo 17).M iii Thomas Biggs 1 died . F iv Katherine Biggs 1 died . The parent relationship has been challenged.
Richard Wills 1 died . He married 2 Winnifred Hatch on 18 Jun 1576 in Tenterden, Kent, England.
Winnifred Hatch [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3, 4 about 1553. She died 5 on 6 Oct 1592 in Selling, Tenterden, Kent Co, England. She was buried 6 on 6 Oct 1592 in Tenterden, Kent, England. She married 7 Richard Wills on 18 Jun 1576 in Tenterden, Kent, England.
Other marriages:Hucstepe, Steven
Something wrong with birth date.
They had the following children:
F i Jone Wills F ii Susan Wills was christened 1 on 15 Feb 1579/1580 in Tenterden, Kent, England. She died . M iii John Wills was christened 1 on 23 Jul 1582 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He died . He was buried 2 on 14 Nov 1582 in Tenterden, Kent, England.
John Hucstepe [Parents] 1 was christened 2 on 15 Jan 1553/1554 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He died 3 in 1624/1625 in Tenterden, Kent, England.
English Origins of New England Families from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.
Volume I p 244
The Will of John Huckstepp the elder of Tenterden in the County of Kent, yeoman, 4 November 22 James 1 [1624]. To my kinswoman Lydia Tilden, wife of Nathaniel Tilden 5 pounds. To Thomas son of my brother Stephen Huckstepp 5 pounds. To my brother Stephen Huckstepp 3 pounds. To John son of my brother Stephen Huckstepp 10 pounds. To my kinswoman Susanna Witherden, wife of Henry Witherden, 10 pounds, and to their son Richard 20 pounds at twenty-one. Residue of all my goods and chattels to my son Lawrence Huckstepp at twenty-one, my executor to have the use of said goods until that time, paying to my son for the use thereof 6 pounds for every 100 pounds worth, the money to be used to buy lands for my said son. If my son die before said age, reversion of said lands or money to John Huckstepp, whom I make my executor.
My last will concerning my lands and tenements in Tenterden and Snargate, which I give to my son Lawrence at twenty-one , and if he die without lawful issue, reversion to my brother Stephen's son Thomas Huckstepp. [Signed] The m'ke of John Huckstepp. Witnesses: Garret Haffenden and Robert Haffende. Proved 17 February 1624/5 by John Hucktepp. The will was contested, but was upheld 5 April 1625. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol 66, fo 381.)
He had the following children:
M i Lawrence Hucstepe 1 died .
John Hucstepe [Parents] 1 was christened 2 on 22 May 1586 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He died 3 in 1630/1631. He married Alice.
English Origins of New England Families from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.
Volume I p 244-5
The Will of John Huckstepp of Tenterden in the County of Kent, yeoman, 6 November 6 Charles I [1630]. To my wife Alice 30 pounds, household goods to the value of 40 pounds, wearing apparel, cloth, wheat, bees, poultry, etc. The residue of my household stuff to my children, equally divided, to my sons at twenty-one and to my daughters at nineteen or marriage. To my brother Thomas Huckstepp 10 pounds, and I make him executor. To my daughters Sara and Joane 40 pounds each at nineteen or marriage. To my son Stephen at twenty-one the lease of the farm where I dwell, he paying to my father Stephen Hucstepp if he be then living, 16 pounds a year for life. My brothr Thomas to have the letting of said farm during the minority of my son Stephen, he paying the said annuity to my father, and the overplus to be used to apprentice my sons, with the consent of my wife, to some honest and lawful trade.
My last wil concerning my lands and messuage in Appledore and Tenterden. To son Stephen at twenty-one a messuage and three acres of land in Appledore in the occuption of Anthony French. To my son Thomas Hucstepp at twenty-one my other two pieces of land in Appledore called Barnland and lower wish, containing ten acres and in my own occupation. To my four youngest sons, Nathanaell, William, Joseph, and John, at twenty-on, my two pieces of land in Tenterden at Shirley's Moore, containing nineteen and a half acres. My brother Thomas to have the letting of my farm, paying the profits to my wife Alice for the maintenance and educaton of all my children. [Signed] John Huckstepp. Codicil, 15 August 1631, makes provisions for any possible posthumous child. Witnesses: Samuel Curtis and Nathaniel Tilden. Proved 2 December 1631 by Thomas Huckstepp, gen', brother of the deceased and executor named in the will. (Consistory of Canterbury, vol 49, fo 248)
Alice died 1 after 1630. She married John Hucstepe.
They had the following children:
F i Sara Hucstepe 1 died 2 after 1630. F ii Joane Hucstepe died 1 after 1630. M iii Stephen Hucstepe 1 was born 2 before 1628. He died 3 after 1630. M iv Nathanaell Hucstepe was born 1 before 1628. He died 2 after 1630. M v William Hucstepe was born 1 after 1628. He died 2 after 1630. M vi Joseph Hucstepe was born 1 after 1628. He died 2 after 1630. M vii John Hucstepe was born 1 after 1628. He died 2 after 1630.
John Hatch [Parents] 1 was born about 1555. He died 2 about 1628/1629. He married Dorothy Philpott.
English Origins of New England Families from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.
Volume I p 245
The Will of John Hatche of Tenterden in the County of Kent, yeoman, 23 March 1628/9. To my wife Dorothy Hatch 100 pounds, wearing apparel, plate, furniture, cattle, poultry, grain, cloth, and all my books. To my brother William Hatch's children as follows: to his second son Thomas Hatch 10 pounds and all sums he owes me, and at his death to all his children 50 pounds equally divided, at twenty-one. To his now youngest son William Hatch 50 pounds, and if he die before recieving his legacy reversion to his children at twenty-one, equally divided. To his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Robert Soan of Brasted, 10 pounds, and at her death to her children 40 pounds, equally divided. To his second daughter Judith, wife of Joseph Osborne of Ashford, 60 pounds, and to her son Jeremy Osborne at twenty-one 5 pounds. To his third daughter Margarett, widow of William Wood of Tenterden 20 pounds. To his fourth daughter Mary, wife of William Shusall of New Romney, 22s. To his youngest daughter Anne Hatch 30 pounds at twenty-one, she not to marry without the consent of her brothers John and William Hatch. If she do as her sister Shusall did, without their and my consent, then she shall have only 22s.
To my sister Winnifrithe's children as follows: To her eldest son Thomas Huckstepp 15 pounds, and to her other son John Huckstepp 30 pounds. If John die, reversion to his sons Stephen and Nathanaell, equally divided, at the age of twenty-one. To her eldest daughter Joane, widow of Robert Numan late of Crayford deceased, 20s. and a silver spoon which I had of Mr. Chapman, and to her children at twenty-one 10s. each. To her second daughter Anne, wife of WIlliam Snatte of Hunto [Hunton], 20s., and to Anna Snatte her daughter 20s. at twenty-one. To her third daughter Susan, wife of Benjamin Robus of Kennarton, 5 pounds, and to her sons and daughters Thomas Ramkyn, William Rambyn [sic], and Mary Rankin [sic], Katherine Robus, Lidia Robus, and Susan Robus 20s. each at twenty-one. 'Alsoe I do giue vnto Lidia Tilden wiffe of Nathaniell Tilden my sister's Youngest daughter' 10 pounds and to her children Thomas, Joseph, Mary, Sarah, Judeth, and Lidia 20 pounds equally divided, to be paid at tweny-one.
To my sister Katherine's children as follows: to her eldest son John Dunke 10 pounds and to each of his children 40s. at twenty-one. To her second son, William Dunke, 20 pounds. To her youngest son, Daniel Dunk, 30 pounds. To her daughter Ann, wife of Robert Glover, a silver spoon and to each of her children 40s. each. To Katherine May, daughter of Martin Maye of Ould Romney, that he had by Margaret Donck, my sister Katherine's daughter, 10 pounds. To her daugher, Elizabeth Hubbard, wife of ____ Hubbard, 20 pounds.
To my sister, Ellynor Chittenden, 22s, and to her children as follows: To her eldest son, Thomas Chittenden 30 pounds, to her second son John Chittenden 50 pounds, to her youngest son, William Chittenden 30 pounds. To her son Nathaniel Chittenden's son, Nathaniel, 20 pounds at twenty-one.
To my wife's sister's daughter Elizabeth Pargiter a silver spoon and a 'spurr Ryall.' To Peeter Philpott, my wife's brother, a 'spurr Royal' and to Thomas Philpott, her half-brother, 10s.
To Stephen Huckstep 'my books of Mr. Caluins [Calvin's] sermons upon Galathians.' To Robert Chittenden, 10s. To Nathaniell Tilden, William Snatte, Benjamyn Robus, Robert Glover, Robert son of Joseph Osbane, and Thomas Smith that have married my kinswomen, 10s. each as a token of my love. To Mr. Warren of Sandwich late lecturer of Benenden 3 pounds. 'Alsoe I doe giue vnto Mr. Lotropp late mynister of Eggerton fforty shillings.' To Thomas Brattell my wife's half-brother. To James Willes 10s. and to his wife Mary my wife's brother's daughter 20s. and to their daughter Dorothie Wills 10s. at the age of twenty-one. To brother Peeter Philpott's sons Thomas Philpott of Arundell and John Philpott of Tenterden 5s. each. To Thomas, son of my brother Thomas Philpott of Rochester, 20s. To my uncle Peeter Ware 5 pounds. To John Hatch of Mayfile [Mayfield, Sussex], my brother William Hatch's eldest son, certain household goods [named] and a feather bed which was my own father's. The residue of all my goods to the said John Hatch, sole executor. [Signed] John Hatche Witnesses: Francis Smith, Daniell Benison, and Job Cushman.
My Will regarding all my lands. My messuage, buildings, and lands in Tenterden on the dens of Elarinden, Ealvinden, Shrobcot, Donny, and Preston, and my gardens and lands in Tenterden to John Hatch, son of my brother William, he paying my debts, legacies, and the following annuities: To wife Dorothy 4 pounds a year jointure and a further twenty pounds a year for life. To my brother William Hatch's son Thomas and his daughter Elizabeth Soane 4 pounds a year each for life. To Joane Numan, sister Wynifrith's daughter, 40s. a year for life. 'To Liddia Tilden wiffe of Nathaniell Tilden forty shillings a yeare during the tearme of her naturall liffe.' To Anna wife of Robert Glover, my sister Katherine's daughter, 40s. a year fo life. If John Hatch die before the legacies be paid, my loving cousins John Huckstepp, William Hatch, William Donck, and John Chittenden to sell my lands on the dens of Donny and Shrobscot, and to each of them for their pains 10 pounds : After the legacies and annuities are paid, the remainder of the money to John Hatch, son of my said cousin [nephew], John Hatch. [Signed] John Hatch Witnesses: Fraunces Smith, Daniell Benison, and Job Cushman. Record of probate unfinished. (Consistory of Canterbury, vol 49, fo 279)
Dorothy Philpott [Parents] died 1 in 1628. She married John Hatch.
William Hatch [Parents] was christened 1 on 9 Dec 1563 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He died 2 before 1628. He married Margaret.
Margaret 1 died . She married William Hatch.
They had the following children:
M i Thomas Hatch 1 died 2 after 1628. M ii William Hatch 1 died 2 after 1628. F iii Elizabeth Hatch F iv Judith Hatch F v Margarett Hatch F vi Mary Hatch F vii Anne Hatch was born 1 after 1607. She died 2 after 1628.
Robart Soane died 1 after 1628. He married Elizabeth Hatch.
of Brasted
Elizabeth Hatch [Parents] 1 died 2 after 1628. She married Robart Soane.
Joseph Osborne died 1 after 1628. He married Judith Hatch.
of Ashford, Kent, England
Judith Hatch [Parents] died 1 after 1628. She married Joseph Osborne.
They had the following children:
M i Jeremy Osborne was born 1 after 1607. He died 2 after 1628.
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