Peter OWENS
M, #3801, b. about 1724
Parents
Biography
Peter OWENS was born about 1724.
1 In his grandmother Margaret Cook’s will of 1739, he was bequeathed a house in Presteign succession after his mother Ann Meredith’s death. He was bequeathed 1 Guinea in the will of Anne Meredith, dated 1784, and was described as her son.
2 Family
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1333] Herefordshire Archive and Records
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Mary OWENS
F, #3802
Parents
Biography
Mary Owens was bequeathed £10 in the will of Anne Meredith, dated 1784, and was described in the will as the daughter of Anne’s son Peter.
1 Citations
- [S1333] Herefordshire Archive and Records
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Margaret OWENS
F, #3803, b. about 1721
Parents
Biography
Margaret OWENS was born about 1721. She and
George JONES were married after 1739.
Margaret Owens was bequeathed £20 and a chest with linen in her grandmother Margaret Cook’s will of 1739.
Family
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George JONES
M, #3804
Biography
George Jones was bequeathed £5 in the will of Anne Meredith, dated 1784, and was described as the her son-in-law.. There is no direct evidence that he married Margaret Owens the daughter of Peter and Ann Owens.
1 Family
Citations
- [S1333] Herefordshire Archive and Records
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Mary JONES
F, #3805
Parents
Biography
Mary Jones was bequeathed a chest, plates and dishes in the will of Anne Meredith, dated 1784, and was described as the daughter of Anne’s son-in-law George Jones.
1 Citations
- [S1333] Herefordshire Archive and Records
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Mary PITT
F, #3806
Biography
Family
| Last Edited | 6 December 2016 |
Josiah Cook MEREDITH
M, #3807, d. February 1789
Parents
Biography
Josiah Cook MEREDITH died in February 1789. He was buried in February 1789 in St Giles Cripplegate.
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Hannah WEBB
F, #3808, d. 4 January 1854
Biography
Hannah WEBB and
Bowen Dunn MEREDITH were married on 18 December 1810 in St Mary Whitechapel. She died on 4 January 1854 in Thornhill Road, Islington, London.
1 Family
Citations
- [S1336] Death announcement: Hannah, relict of the late Bowen Dunn Meredith; Hereford Journal 11 Jan 1854; pg. 3
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Ann MEREDITH
F, #3811, b. 26 September 1811
Parents
Biography
Ann MEREDITH was born on 26 September 1811.
| Last Edited | 8 December 2016 |
Richard Jermyn MEREDITH
M, #3812, b. 5 October 1815
Parents
Biography
Richard Jermyn MEREDITH was born on 5 October 1815.
1 Citations
- [S732] Ancestry.com. London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
| Last Edited | 8 December 2016 |
Bowen Dunn MEREDITH
M, #3813, b. 13 January 1813, d. November 1831
Parents
Biography
Bowen Dunn MEREDITH was born on 13 January 1813. He died in November 1831, at age 18. He was buried on 23 November 1831 in St Mary Fownhope with Fawley, Herefordshire.
1 Citations
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
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William STEPHENS
M, #3814, b. before 1760
Parents
Biography
William STEPHENS was born before 1760.
William Stephens was named as his eldest son in the will of William Stephens dated 13 Feb 1811.
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William MORRIS1
M, #3815
Biography
William MORRIS and
Sarah STEPHENS were married on 7 June 1804 in Lingen, Herefordshire.
1 Citations
- [S1337] Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014
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Humphrey COOK
M, #3816, b. before 1665, d. 1719
Biography
Humphrey COOK was born before 1665. He and
Margaret MAUND were married on 9 October 1683 in Lingen, Herefordshire.
1 He died in 1719 in Lingen, Herefordshire.
The Will of Humphrey Cook was dated 1 Oct 1719, with probate being granted on 17 November 1719 at Ludlow. It contained the following bequests and conditions:
- Elizabeth, daughter, 5 shillings
- Ann, daughter, 5 shillings
- Mary, daughter, £40 [?]
- Margaret, daughter, £40 [?]
- Margaret Cook, wife, all lands, goods, cattle, corn etc, provided she remains a widow, otherwise to be divided between the four children
Sole executrix: Margaret Cook, wife
Witnesses: Edmund Prothero, Richard Finton [?]. Signed with the mark of Humphrey Cook.
Family
Citations
- [S1339] England Marriages, 1538–1973, database, FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Margaret MAUND
F, #3817, b. before 1665, d. 1739
Biography
Margaret MAUND was born before 1665. She and
Humphrey COOK were married on 9 October 1683 in Lingen, Herefordshire.
1 She died in 1739 in Lingen, Herefordshire.
Margaret Maund is possibly the daughter of Humphry and Catherine Maund who was christened in Brimfield, Herefordshire, on 26 Sep 1659.
Margaret Cook was the sole executrix of her husband’s will of 1719, and was bequeathed all his lands, goods, cattle, corn etc, provided she remains a widow.
Her will was dated 16 May 1739 and probate granted on 3 July 1739 at Ludlow. It made the following bequests and conditions:
- Ann Meredith, daughter, widow, house in Presteign now in possession of Philip Evans
- Peter Owens, grandson, the above house in succession
- Margaret Owens, granddaughter, £20 and a chest with linen
- John Meredith, grandson, £10 to be paid when aged 21
- Ann Meredith, granddaughter, £10 to be paid when aged 21
- Thomas Dikes and Mary his wife, 5 shillings each
- Jane and Mary Dikes, daughters of the above, £10 each
- Mary Dikes above, the youngest daughter, also a bed, bedstead, linen and pewter dish
- Josiah Meredith, grandson, £4 towards building a Malt Kiln on the estate in Lingen of Josiah Meredith his deceased father
- Ann Meredith, daughter, widow, goods and chattels, bills, bonds and debts or sums owing
Sole executrix: Ann Meredith, daughter, widow
Witnesses: B. Hallowes, Edward Corbett, William Mason. Signed with the mark of Margaret Cook.
2 Family
Citations
- [S1339] England Marriages, 1538–1973, database, FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
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Margaret COOK
F, #3818, b. about 1703, d. after 1719
Parents
Biography
Margaret COOK was born about 1703. She died after 1719.
Margaret Cook was bequeathed £40[?} in the 1719 will of her father Humphrey Cook, and 1 shilling in the 1724 will of her brother-in-law Peter Owens.
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Mary COOK
F, #3819, b. about 1700, d. after 1719
Parents
Biography
Mary COOK was born about 1700. She died after 1719.
Mary Cook was bequeathed £40[?} in the 1719 will of her father Humphrey Cook, and 1 shilling in the 1724 will of her brother-in-law Peter Owens.
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Edmond COOK
M, #3820, b. about 1685, d. 5 April 1685
Parents
Biography
Edmond COOK was born about 1685. He died on 5 April 1685, at age ~0, in Lingen, Herefordshire.
1 Citations
- [S1338] England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch, https://familysearch.org
| Last Edited | 16 December 2016 |
Elizabeth COOK
F, #3821, b. about 1688, d. after 1719
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth COOK was born about 1688. She died after 1719.
Elizabeth Cook was bequeathed 5 shillings in the 1719 will of her father Humphrey Cook. Elizabeth may have been married in 1719 at the time of the will -- her sisters Mary and Margaret were bequeathed much more (£40, although the will is difficult to read), while her married sister Ann was bequeathed the same amount of 5 shillings.
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Hannah COOK
F, #3822, b. about 1686, d. before 1719
Parents
Biography
Hannah COOK was born about 1686. She died before 1719.
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-?- OWENS
M, #3823
Family
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Littleton JONES
M, #3826
Parents
Biography
Littleton Jones was bequeathed £20 in the 1783 will of Littleton Lowe of Lingen, and was described as the son of George Jones of Little Harpton.
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Littleton LOWE
M, #3827, b. about 1704, d. about 1782
Parents
Biography
Littleton LOWE was born about 1704. He died about 1782, at age ~78.
The will of Littleton Lowe of Lingen was dated 30 November 1782. Probate was granted on 27 Feb 1783 to John Meredith of the Minde and John Lowe, nephew.
The following bequests were made in the will:
- Littleton Lowe Meredith, son of John Meredith of the Minde, Lingen, all property in Little Minde in Lingen Parish now in his possession, subject to payment of 20 shillings. year to the poor of Lingen Parish
- Josiah Meredith, the younger son of Josiah Meredith, all property in Lingen lately purchased from Josiah Sr.
- John Lowe, nephew, £10 annuity paid by Josiah Meredith Jr as rental of above property, provided John Lowe remains unmarried
- Thomas Meredith, son of Josiah Meredith the elder, the bequest to Josiah Meredith Jr in succession, should Josiah Jr die before aged 21
- Ann Meredith of Lingen, with whom the testator resides, Trisham’s [?] House in Lingen, and two half acres, one in Bromley and the other in Moors Fields in Lingen
- Mary Owens, daughter of Peter Owens of Lingen, £20
- Margaret Owens, another daughter of Peter Owens, £20
- Josiah Meredith the Younger, £20
- Littleton Jones, son of George Jones of Lower Harpton, £20
- Peter Stephens, son of William Stephens of Lingen, £20
- Henry Lyke of Richard’s Castle, £20 if living
- Mary Lyke, daughter of Henry, £20
- Elizabeth Meredith, daughter of John Meredith of the Minde, £20
- Margaret Meredith, another daughter of John Meredith, £20
- Margaret Stephens, daughter of Robert Stephens of Nash [?], £20
- Four youngest children of Josiah Meredith the Elder, £10 each
- William Stephens the Younger, son of William Stephens, £20
The witnesses were William Davies and John Powell of Lingen, [xxxx] of Presteigne.
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Thomas LOWE
M, #3828
Biography
Thomas LOWE and
Mary were married.
Family
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Mary
F, #3829
Biography
Family
| Last Edited | 16 December 2016 |
John Dunne COOKE
M, #3830, b. about 1791, d. 15 May 1860
Biography
John Dunne COOKE was born about 1791. He and
Esther NOTT were married on 10 May 1821 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.
1 He died on 15 May 1860, at age ~69, in Broadheath, Presteigne.
2 John Dunne Cooke was agent to the Earl of Oxford at Brampton Bryan. He was one of the executors of the 1853 will of Joseph Meredith of Pedwardine.
Family
Citations
- [S1337] Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014
- [S1259] Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
| Last Edited | 16 December 2016 |
Esther NOTT
F, #3831
Biography
Esther NOTT and
John Dunne COOKE were married on 10 May 1821 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.
1 Family
Citations
- [S1337] Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014
| Last Edited | 16 December 2016 |
Maria COOKE
F, #3832, b. about 1822
Parents
Biography
Maria Cooke was the eldest daughter of John Dunne Cooke.
1 Citations
- [S1340] Marriage announcement: Galliers-Cooke, Hereford Times, 20 Feb 1847, pg. 5
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F. Vaughn GALLIERS
M, #3833
Biography
F. Vaughn GALLIERS and
Maria COOKE were married on 15 February 1847.
1 F. Vaughn Galliers was the fourth son of J. Galliers of Stapleton Castle.
1 Citations
- [S1340] Marriage announcement: Galliers-Cooke, Hereford Times, 20 Feb 1847, pg. 5
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Mary Anne COOKE
F, #3834, b. about 1824
Parents
Biography
Mary Anne COOKE was born about 1824. She and
John GALLIERS were married on 7 October 1847.
1 Mary Anne Cooke was the second daughter of John Dunne Cooke.
1 Citations
- [S1341] Marriage announcement: Galliers-Cooke, Worcestershire Chronicle 13 October 1847, pg. 8
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John GALLIERS
M, #3835
Biography
Citations
- [S1341] Marriage announcement: Galliers-Cooke, Worcestershire Chronicle 13 October 1847, pg. 8
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John Dunne COOKE
M, #3836, b. about 1832
Parents
Biography
John Dunne COOKE was born about 1832. He and
Susannah REA were married on 18 April 1857 in Bleddfa, Radnorshire.
1 Citations
- [S1342] Marriage announcement: Cooke-Rea, Hereford Times 18 April 1857, pg. 5
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Susannah REA
F, #3837
Biography
Susannah REA and
John Dunne COOKE were married on 18 April 1857 in Bleddfa, Radnorshire.
1 Susannah Rea was the second daughter of James Rea of Monachty, Radnorshire.
1 Citations
- [S1342] Marriage announcement: Cooke-Rea, Hereford Times 18 April 1857, pg. 5
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Margaret Emma COOKE
F, #3838, b. about 1830
Parents
Biography
Margaret Emma COOKE was born about 1830.
| Last Edited | 16 December 2016 |
Jane English COOKE
F, #3839, b. about 1828
Parents
Biography
Jane English COOKE was born about 1828.
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Eliza SIMPSON
F, #3840, d. before 1833
Biography
Citations
- [S710] Ancestry.com. London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
Caroline SHEPPARD
F, #3841
Biography
Citations
- [S1349] Staffordshire, Dioceses of Lichfield & Coventry marriage allegations and bonds, 1636-1893 Transcription; www.findmypast.co.uk
John ELKIN
M, #3843
Biography
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Margaret Roberta WESTABY
F, #3844
Biography
| Last Edited | 8 February 2018 |
Sophie Theresa STERN
F, #3845, b. about 1864
Biography
Sophie Theresa STERN was born about 1864 in Brighton, Sussex. She and
Henry Francis GAYNOR were married on 3 September 1896 in St. Peter’s Church, Bayswater, London.
1 She was a Portrait Painter. She was the daughter of Leopold Stern, an Artist. Her 2nd marriage was to Stanley Fielder Mott in 1909.
Citations
- [S710] Ancestry.com. London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
| Last Edited | 8 February 2018 |
Clara G. GREGSON
F, #3846, b. 26 May 1904
Biography
Clara G. GREGSON was born on 26 May 1904.
1 She and
Joseph MEREDITH were married in 1924 in West Bromwich Registration District.
Citations
- [S1326] England & Wales 1939 Register; www.findmypast.co.uk
| Last Edited | 16 February 2018 |
Susannah LLOYD
F, #3847, b. about 1746, d. 23 September 1812
Biography
Susannah LLOYD was born about 1746. She and
Joseph MEREDITH were married on 24 April 1795 in Knighton, Radnorshire.
1 She died on 23 September 1812, at age ~66. She was buried on 26 September 1812 in Knighton, Radnorshire.
2 Citations
- [S1361] Radnorshire Marriages and Banns. findmypast.co.uk [database on-line]
- [S1362] Radnorshire Burials. findmypast.co.uk [database on-line]
Elizabeth Matilda ROBERTS
F, #3848, b. about 1780, d. 22 February 1866
Biography
Elizabeth Matilda ROBERTS was born about 1780. She and
Joseph MEREDITH were married on 26 November 1814 in Knighton, Radnorshire.
1 She died on 22 February 1866, at age ~86. She was buried on 24 February 1866 in Knighton, Radnorshire.
2 Her middle name was given in the marriage announcement in the Gentleman’s Magazine of 1815, vol. 85, pt. 1, which described her as the niece of James Robert of Pykorner Hall, co. Radnor.
In the 1841 Wales census Elizabeth aged 55 was living at Dyke House, Rhoss, Knighton with son Charles aged 25. In the 1861 census Elizabeth aged 76, widow and farmer of 30 acres, was living at Dyke House with son Charles aged 42, unmarried and a farmer's son.
Family
Citations
- [S1361] Radnorshire Marriages and Banns. findmypast.co.uk [database on-line]
- [S1362] Radnorshire Burials. findmypast.co.uk [database on-line]
Charles Joseph MEREDITH
M, #3849, b. about 1812, d. 21 February 1895
Parents
Biography
Charles Joseph MEREDITH was born about 1812. He and
Lydia MORRIS were married in 1868 in Presteign Registration District. He died on 21 February 1895, at age ~83, in Knighton, Radnorshire.
1 He was buried on 23 February 1895 in Knighton, Radnorshire.
2 He may have been an illegitimate son of Elizabeth Roberts, born before her marriage to Joseph Meredith (at which time she was a spinster). He is referred to as Charles Joseph Meredith "otherwise Charles Joseph Roberts" in a legal document.
Charles and Lydia Meredith are in the 1871 census in Dyke House, Rhoss, aged 57 and 47 respectively. In 1881 they were in High Street, Knighton, aged 69 and 57. He was a farmer of 12 acres. In 1891 they were in Broad or High Street, Knighton, aged 79 and 66.
Probate was granted to John Roberts farmer and Edward Roberts accountant on 10 Jun 1895.
3 Citations
- [S740] Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
- [S1362] Radnorshire Burials. findmypast.co.uk [database on-line]
- [S1363] R/X/99 Title deeds relating to property in the parish of Knighton, item 16, 15 Dec 1837. http://pstatic.powys.gov.uk/fileadmin/Docs/archives/records_catalogue/Deposited_misc/Misc/R_X_71_to_129_bi.pdf
Lydia MORRIS
F, #3850, b. about 1824, d. 15 January 1899
Biography
Lydia MORRIS was born about 1824. She and
Charles Joseph MEREDITH were married in 1868 in Presteign Registration District. She died on 15 January 1899, at age ~75, in Knighton, Radnorshire.
1 Citations
- [S740] Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA