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Will of Charles Bowles Hare, Floor Cloth Manufacturer and Merchant of Clifton , Gloucestershire 25 September 1855 PROB 11/2219
In 1725, John was a glazier in High Street, Taunton, Somerset (Son, John's christening)
Possible Christening: Free REG
Baptism: St Mary, Taunton, Somerset 18 Apr 1694
John HARE
Father: Andrew HARE
For further details of Charles' ancestors & descendants, please visit:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bowlesfamily/charles_bowles_of_chathams_family_tree.htmCharles is descended from the Bolles family of Gosberton, Lincolnshire. He was Clerk to the Check at Deptford in 1636, Captain of 2nd Horse Regiment in 1651, Receiver General of the War Tax in 1656 and High Sheriff of Kent in 1658.
Index of Wills: PRO
Will of Charles Bowles of Chatham, Kent, 16 September 1659, PROB 11/296
BA Oxford
Ordained Deacon: 24 Aug 1668; Priest 28 Aug 1668
Vicar of Cobham, Kent: 1 Dec 1668 - 28 Dec 1671
Vicar of Shorne: 27 Nov 1669 - 4 Apr 1671NOTE: The C. of E. Database gives two dates of death for Charles: 4 Apr 1671 & 28 Dec 1671. Other reports say that he died in 1676.
The Bowles family Website claims that Phineas succeeded Samuel Pepys as Secretary to the Navy in the 1650’s, but Phineas was only born in 1647 and Pepys did not secure this position until 13 July 1660.
Pepys was promoted to Secretary for the affairs of the Admiralty in 1684 and resigned in Jan 1689. Phineas did succeed him but only until Jan 1690. He did not enjoy this position, and once commented "I drudge day and night to give satisfaction to my patrons.”
Phineas married Margaret Dockwra at St. James, Clerkenwell on 11 Sep 1684. She was a daughter of William Dockwra who created the first Penny Post in London in 1680. He names Phineas and his brother, Charles, in his will, dated 26 Oct 1712.
Their son, Brigadier General Phineas Bowles, raised the Phineas Bowles’ Regiment of Dragoons at Reading, Berkshire on 22 July 1715.
See above website for a detailed list of his descendants.
Other links:
William Dockwra at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Dockwra
William Dockwra's will: http://www.docwras.org.uk/doc-wills20.htm
Docwra family history: http://www.docwras.org.uk/
Margaret married Lieut. Col. John Seymour in 1672, who later became Governor of Maryland, USA.
Probable marriage: LDS (Submitted)
THO MIDDLETON
Spouse: FRANCES BARTHOLOMEW
Marriage: 1755 Fulbrook, OxfordThomas was probably master of a school at Bampton, Oxfordshire, from 1732 to 1782, and no resident vicar of Clanfield. See: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=15921
Probable marriage: LDS (Submitted)
THO MIDDLETON
Spouse: FRANCES BARTHOLOMEW
Marriage: 1755 Fulbrook, Oxford
The book "Skrine of Warleigh", by Dr. E. W. Ainley-Walker, published 1936, claims that Richard Downing, second husband of Elizabeth Dickson, appears to have been the son of Captain Downing of the Guards, of whom mention is made in Pepys' Diary under the years 1666 and 1667.
A search of Pepys online diary does show many entries for Sir George Downing (of Downing Street), and a few for John Downing (an anchor smith), but I could find no mention of a Captain Downing of the Guards. However, the online version is currently incomplete and updated on a daily basis. It is presently (June 2009) transcribed up to June 1666.
Sir George Downing married Frances Howard (daughter of Sir William Howard of Naworth) in 1654 and had several children, but I have found no record of a son named Richard. One chart, at Ancestry World Tree, shows George had a brother Richard, born c.1637 in Massachusetts, but he is not mentioned on any other tree.
Richard Downing must have died about 1701, as his wife was granted administration of his estate 22nd October 1701 (P.C.C.). He was buried in Bathford Church near the grave of her former husband. She lived until 1713, being then described as Elizabeth Downing, widow, of St. Giles' in the Fields, London. Her Will is dated 9th August 1713, and it was proved on 29th January 1713-14 by her son, Richard Skrine, then aged 22 years. Three days later, 1st February 1713-14 administration was granted to her father, Richard Dickson, as guardian of her infant son Dickson Downing, the child of her second marriage.
She desires to be buried in Bathford Church, Somerset, next to her two husbands; but if she die in London, in St. Giles' Church by her mother's grave. She died 25th January 1714, aged 40, and was buried at St. Giles'. She makes her father guardian of her son Dickson Downing, whom she makes whole and sole executor of all that she has, and leaves him all her plate, jewels and household stuff at Warley and in London. She recommends all her children to her dear father's care; and makes a number of small bequests to the poor of Bathford, to her father, to her son Dickson, to her daughter Sarah Maria, and to her son Skrine. She also speaks of a granddaughter, who is mentioned immediately after her son Skrine. This was Anne, his daughter by his first wife, Anne Delmas.
Possible Ancestors
It seems likely that Richard is descended from John Downing, a Skinner of St. Clement Danes, Westminster, who was probably born about 1555. John was possibly a son of George Downing, grandfather of Sir George Downing.Further details of John Downing and his family can be found elsewhere in this tree. I have compiled his tree as accurately as possible, but it is somewhat speculative at present. It is based on Christenings at St Clement Danes church, which correspond with names found in John's will and the wills of two of John's descendants.
The Skinner's Company was, and still is, one of the twelve great livery companies of London.
The fraternity of men involved in the fur trade became very wealthy. They imported luxury furs such as ermine and sable and supplied only to royalty and aristocracy.The treasury books show an entry for 30 September 1662 where a Money warrant for £400 was paid to Richard Downing, the Sergeant Skinner, for "providing at the Restoration and by the Order of the Council then in being, for the furring and fitting up of a royal robe of crimson velvet with swords, coat, hood and cap of state, with powdered ermines to be worn by His Majesty at his first sitting in Parliament." This must have been the son or grandson of John Downing, and shows he was highly regarded by King Charles II. The treasury books show several other payments to Richard and his son Abraham.
It is interesting to note that one of John Downing's grandsons (son of his daughter Anne) was Sir John Barkstead. He was knighted by Oliver Cromwell for his efficiency and skills in battle during the Civil War, and was made lieutenant of the Tower of London. He is said to have extracted a fortune in gold from the prisoners held there, and buried it in the tower, where it is still said to be hidden. He was one of the signatories on the death warrant for King Charles I, and had to flee to Germany when the monarchy was restored. He was later arrested in Holland in 1662 by Sir George Downing, found guilty of regicide, and was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn in April of that year.
I have not read a full account of the arrest, but if Sir George was a cousin of John he may have set a trap. John had travelled to Holland to meet his wife. Perhaps she had managed to smuggle some of the missing gold into Holland.
A will was made by Richard Downing, Skinner, of St. Clement Danes, Westminster in January 1669 in which he names a grandson Richard Downing. This grandson would probably be of the correct age to have married Elizabeth Dickson.
See notes of Richard Downing c.1586 for further details and document extracts.
Details from "Skrine of Warleigh"
Daughter of Richard Dickson (armiger), citizen and haberdasher of London, an important member of the Haberdashers' Company.Elizabeth, married John Skrine, of Warley Manor, Somerset, on 26 Jun 1690. In her marriage settlement, two days earlier, Richard gave her £3,000. The licence for the marriage, dated 25th June 1690, describes her as Elizabeth Dickson. spinster. of St. Paul's. Covent Garden. Middlesex.
John died 1697, and she soon married again to Richard Downing esq. who must have died about 1700-1701. She was granted administration of his estate 22nd October 1701 (P.C.C.), and he was buried in Bathford Church near the grave of her former husband. She lived until 1713, being then described as Elizabeth Downing, widow, of St. Giles' in the Fields, London. Her Will is dated 9th August 1713, and it was proved on 29th January 1713-14 by her son, Richard Skrine, then aged 22 years. Three days later, 1st February 1713-14 administration was granted to her father, Richard Dickson, as guardian of her infant son Dickson Downing, the child of her second marriage.
In her will, she desires to be buried in Bathford Church by her two husbands; but if she die in London, in St. Giles' Church by her mother's grave. She died (see footnote) 25th January 1714, aged 40, and was buried at St. Giles', so presumably died in London.
She makes her father guardian of her son Dickson Downing, whom she makes whole and sole executor of all that she has, and leaves him all her plate, jewels and household stuff at Warley and in London. She recommends all her children to her dear father's care; and makes a number of small bequests to the poor of Bathford, to her father, to her son Dickson, to her daughter Sarah Maria, and to her son Skrine. She also speaks of a granddaughter, who is mentioned immediately after her son Skrine. This was Anne, his daughter by his first wife, Anne Delmas.
Footnote: Details of inscriptions at St. Giles in the Fields, Westminster.
See: http://www.hrionline.ac.uk/strype/TransformServlet?page=book4_081The middle Pillar on the North side of the church has the following inscriptions.
Elizabeth Downing, Daughter of Richard Dickson, Esq; Died Jan. 18. 1713. Also for Mrs. Sarah Dickson, Oct. 2. 1709. (This must be her mother)Also on the same pillar - Sir ROGER L'ESTRANGE, Kt. Born the 17th of Dec. 1616. Dyed 11 of Dec. 1704. (Probably unrelated, but worth noting)
John was born in the spring or early summer of 1658. He matriculated at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, 7th July 1676, aged 18 years. He was admitted to the Middle Temple 27th May 1679, and was called to the Bar in May 1687. In 1682 John obtained from the College of Arms the Grant of Arms.
John Skrine's Will is dated 10th January 1697, and it was proved on 8th March 1697 (P.C.C. 85 Lort) by his widow. The Will was afterwards again proved on 9th April 1712, under a power reserved, by his son, Richard, on his attaining the age of 21. In the Will he states that his father-in-law, Mr. Dickson, has promised to give his daughter, Sarah Maria, a very good fortune "when she shall be capable"; he, therefore, out of fatherly kindness gives her in addition £1,000 out of the trust money of his marriage articles. The remainder of this trust money he gives to his son Richard. He gives money for handsome mourning rings to his wife's father and mother; to his wife £50 to buy mourning, and all his household stuff, plate, etc., so long as she remains widow, also his charriott and horses in London and his coach in the country. He makes provision for any posthumous child that may be born to him; and gives his books in the Temple and in the country to his son. The "mixt lands" which he lately purchased from Mr. William Fisher of Hampton (Bathampton) are to remain to his wife during widowhood, afterwards to his son Richard and his heirs.
Should his widow re-marry, his plate, jewels and household stuff are to be shared equally by his son and daughter. He orders that the walk is to be made up to his house from the Mill Lane. He makes gifts of money to his wife, to Mr. Josiah Woodward, to all his servants and to the poor of Bathford and Warley. His father-in-law, his wife, and Mr. Josiah Woodward are appointed executors in trust for his son, Richard, who is made sole executor.
Details from "Skrine of Warleigh"
Daughter of Richard Dickson (armiger), citizen and haberdasher of London, an important member of the Haberdashers' Company.Elizabeth, married John Skrine, of Warley Manor, Somerset, on 26 Jun 1690. In her marriage settlement, two days earlier, Richard gave her £3,000. The licence for the marriage, dated 25th June 1690, describes her as Elizabeth Dickson. spinster. of St. Paul's. Covent Garden. Middlesex.
John died 1697, and she soon married again to Richard Downing esq. who must have died about 1700-1701. She was granted administration of his estate 22nd October 1701 (P.C.C.), and he was buried in Bathford Church near the grave of her former husband. She lived until 1713, being then described as Elizabeth Downing, widow, of St. Giles' in the Fields, London. Her Will is dated 9th August 1713, and it was proved on 29th January 1713-14 by her son, Richard Skrine, then aged 22 years. Three days later, 1st February 1713-14 administration was granted to her father, Richard Dickson, as guardian of her infant son Dickson Downing, the child of her second marriage.
In her will, she desires to be buried in Bathford Church by her two husbands; but if she die in London, in St. Giles' Church by her mother's grave. She died (see footnote) 25th January 1714, aged 40, and was buried at St. Giles', so presumably died in London.
She makes her father guardian of her son Dickson Downing, whom she makes whole and sole executor of all that she has, and leaves him all her plate, jewels and household stuff at Warley and in London. She recommends all her children to her dear father's care; and makes a number of small bequests to the poor of Bathford, to her father, to her son Dickson, to her daughter Sarah Maria, and to her son Skrine. She also speaks of a granddaughter, who is mentioned immediately after her son Skrine. This was Anne, his daughter by his first wife, Anne Delmas.
Footnote: Details of inscriptions at St. Giles in the Fields, Westminster.
See: http://www.hrionline.ac.uk/strype/TransformServlet?page=book4_081The middle Pillar on the North side of the church has the following inscriptions.
Elizabeth Downing, Daughter of Richard Dickson, Esq; Died Jan. 18. 1713. Also for Mrs. Sarah Dickson, Oct. 2. 1709. (This must be her mother)Also on the same pillar - Sir ROGER L'ESTRANGE, Kt. Born the 17th of Dec. 1616. Dyed 11 of Dec. 1704. (Probably unrelated, but worth noting)
Possible marriage: LDS
RICHARD DICSON
Spouse: SARAY KEENE
Marriage: 24 AUG 1672 Saint James, Clerkenwell, LondonPossible children: LDS
JOAN DICKSON
Christening: 09 SEP 1673 Saint Paul Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Father: RICHARD DICKSON
Mother: SARAHELIZABETH DIXSON
Christening: 01 JAN 1675 Saint Paul Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Father: RICHARD DIXSON
Mother: SARAHRICHARD DIXSON
Christening: 03 MAR 1676 Saint Paul Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Father: RICHARD DIXSON
Mother: SARAHDetails from "Skrine of Warleigh"
Richard Dickson (armiger), citizen and haberdasher of London, an important member of the Haberdashers' Company. His daughter, Elizabeth, married John Skrine, of Warley Manor, Somerset, on 26 Jun 1690. In her marriage settlement, two days earlier, Richard gave her £3,000. The licence for the marriage, dated 25th June 1690, describes her as Elizabeth Dickson. spinster. of St. Paul's. Covent Garden. Middlesex.Index to wills: PRO (Probably son or grandson)
Will of Richard Dickson, Haberdasher of London, 18 March 1758, PROB 11/836
She was alive when her son-in-law, John Skrine, died (1697), but had died before her daughter, Elizabeth, made her will in Aug 1713.
Her daughter requested that she is to be buried in Bathford Church next to her two husbands; but if she die in London, in St. Giles' Church by her mother's grave.
Details of inscriptions at St. Giles in the Fields, Westminster.
See: http://www.hrionline.ac.uk/strype/TransformServlet?page=book4_081The middle Pillar on the North side of the church has the following inscriptions.
Elizabeth Downing, Daughter of Richard Dickson, Esq; Died Jan. 18. 1713. Also for Mrs. Sarah Dickson, Oct. 2. 1709. (This must be her mother)Also on the same pillar - Sir ROGER L'ESTRANGE, Kt. Born the 17th of Dec. 1616. Dyed 11 of Dec. 1704. (Probably unrelated, but worth noting)
This is most likely Sarah Keene, but is not yet proven.
Possible marriage: LDS
RICHARD DICSON
Spouse: SARAY KEENE
Marriage: 24 AUG 1672 Saint James, Clerkenwell, LondonPossible children: LDS
JOAN DICKSON
Christening: 09 SEP 1673 Saint Paul Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Father: RICHARD DICKSON
Mother: SARAHELIZABETH DIXSON
Christening: 01 JAN 1675 Saint Paul Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Father: RICHARD DIXSON
Mother: SARAHRICHARD DIXSON
Christening: 03 MAR 1676 Saint Paul Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Father: RICHARD DIXSON
Mother: SARAH