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Cambridge Alumni 1261 - 1900:
Francis Joseph. Dewé
Adm. pens. at ST CATHARINE'S, Sept. 24, 1867. [Younger] s. of Joseph (1815), R. of Rockland St Mary, Norfolk. B. there. Matric. Michs. 1867; B.A. 1871. Ord. deacon, 1872; priest (Canterbury) 1873; C. of Pembury, 1872-3. Held various curacies in Kent, Surrey, and Middlesex for short periods, 1873-88. Lic. pr., dio. Chichester, 1899-1902. Lived latterly at Bexhill, Sussex. Died there Feb. 15, 1902, aged 54. Brother of George Downing. (Crockford; Scott, MSS.)Marriages Jun 1876 (Probably married at East Peckham, Kent)
Dewe Francis Joseph Malling 2a 817
Whish Frances Catherine Malling 2a 8171851 Census: Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Joseph Dewe, Head, Mar, 53, Rector of Rockland Saint Mary, b. Calke, Derbyshire
Frances Dewe, Wife, Mar, 43, b. Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
George Do. Dewe, Son, Un, 10, b. Bracadale, Norfolk
Frances M. Dewe, Daur, Un, 9, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Sarah E. Dewe, Daur, Un, 6, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Francis J. Dewe, Son, Un, 4, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Catherine H. Dewe, Daur, Un, 2, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
+ 3 Servants1861 Census: Rectory House, Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Joseph Dewe, Head, Mar, 63, Rector of Rockland, b. Calke, Derbyshire
Frances Catherine Dewe, Wife, Mar, 53, b. Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
George Downing Dewe, Son, Un, 20, b. Bracadale, Norwich, Norfolk
Frances Maria Dewe, Daur, Un, 19, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Sarah Elizabeth Dewe, Daur, Un, 16, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Francis Joseph Dewe, Son, Un, 14, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
Catherine Mary Dewe, Daur, Un, 12, b. Rockland St. Mary, Norfolk
+ Governess & 3 Servants1871 Census: East Street, Petworth, Sussex
Francis Joseph Dewe, Head, Un, 24, Graduate of Cambridge, Classical Tutor?, b. Rockland, Norfolk1881 Census: Mickleham, Surrey
Francis Joseph Dewe, Head, Mar, 34, Chaplain of High Ashburn?, b. Norfolk
F.C. Dewe, Wife, Mar, 35, b. East Peckham, Kent
+ Servant1891 Census: 111 Marina, Hastings St. Leonard, Sussex (Next to Sussex Hotel)
Frances E. Whish, Lodger, Mar, 76, b. Queen's Square, London
Francis J. Dewe, Lodger, Mar, 44, Clerk in Holy Orders, b. Rockland, Norfolk
Frances C. Dewe, Lodger, Mar, 45, b. Regent Park, London
+ 2 Servants
Marriages Jun 1876 (Probably married at East Peckham, Kent)
Dewe Francis Joseph Malling 2a 817
Whish Frances Catherine Malling 2a 8171881 Census: Mickleham, Surrey
Francis Joseph Dewe, Head, Mar, 34, Chaplain of High Ashburn?, b. Norfolk
F.C. Dewe, Wife, Mar, 35, b. East Peckham, Kent
+ Servant1891 Census: 111 Marina, Hastings St. Leonard, Sussex (Next to Sussex Hotel)
Frances E. Whish, Lodger, Mar, 76, b. Queen's Square, London
Francis J. Dewe, Lodger, Mar, 44, Clerk in Holy Orders, b. Rockland, Norfolk
Frances C. Dewe, Lodger, Mar, 45, b. Regent Park, London
+ 2 Servants
1891 Census: 111 Marina, Hastings St. Leonard, Sussex (Next to Sussex Hotel)
Frances E. Whish, Lodger, Mar, 76, b. Queen's Square, London
Francis J. Dewe, Lodger, Mar, 44, Clerk in Holy Orders, b. Rockland, Norfolk
Frances C. Dewe, Lodger, Mar, 45, b. Regent Park, London
+ 2 Servants
Robert Southey was Poet Laureate for 30 years and a close friend of Wordswoth and Coleridge. The three lived in the Lake District of England, and were the main figures in a school of poets, known as the "Lake Poets". He married the sister of Coleridge's wife, six weeks after their marriage, but Coleridge later fell out with his wife, and already had strong disagreements with Southey before the marriage. Coleridge spent his final 18 years in London, while his family remained with Southey and his family at Greta Hall, Keswick.
Southey was also a prolific writer and historian, whose volume of work includes several biographies of historical characters such as; Bunyan, Wesley, Cromwell & Nelson. The latter was published in 1813 to much acclaim. In the same year, he was made Poet Laureate, after Sir Walter Scott had declined the offer.
Southey also produced the first printed version of the Goldilocks fairytale, in his "Story of the Three Bears". It was published in 1837, in a volume of essays titled "The Doctor", although orated versions of this tale had previously existed for at least six years.
Southey's first wife, Edith Fricker, died in 1837, at their home in Keswick. She had spent most of the three previous years in an asylum, suffering from severe mental health. Two years later, he married Caroline Anne Bowles, another poet, whose work he had admired for many years.
She had submitted her poem "Ellen Fitzarthur" to him in 1817. They immediately began a friendly correspondance, and met, for the first time, three years later. He suggested that she should help him complete his poem "Robin Hood", but the work was never finished. It was later published in two fragmented versions after his death.
Caroline was first cousin once removed to Charles Bowles Fripp, who was one of Southey's many correspondants. In 1834, Robert Southey wrote a letter to C.B. Fripp, relating to a memorial for the tomb of Joseph Butler (1692-1752), Bishop of Bristol and later of Durham, in Bristol Cathedral.
See: http://manuscripts.co.uk/stock/21768.HTMFripp had also written to Southey, asking him to supply an epitaph for a proposed monument to Bristol born poet, Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770). He replied that he already had too many commitments, and that it would be impossible to honour his life in such a brief inscription.
Southey is also claimed to have collaborated with Sarah Steuart Fripp, as one of four authors of the book "The History and Antiquities of Bristol", published 1789. This seems unlikely, as the Steuart name did not become a part of the Fripp family until Sarah Steuart Powell married Daniel Fripp in 1818. The British Library does hold a copy of this book, which was owned either by her of her daughter of the same name.
Robert Southey died at his home in 1843. He had become senile for the last three years of his life, and was unable to read, write or talk. He is is buried at Crosthwaite Church, Keswick, which has a memorial inside with an epitaph written by William Wordsworth.
A list of his works, and a detailed biography of Southey, can be found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Southey
further details at: http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Literary/Southey.htm1841 Census: Greta Hall, Crossthwaite, Keswick, Cumberland
Robert Southey, 65, Poet Laureate, b. NOT Cumberland
Caroline Southey, 50, b. NOT Cumberland
+ 6 Servants
Edith and her sister, Sarah, married two of England's best known poets of the 19th century. Coleridge and Southey were good friends and married the two sisters six weeks apart.
The two families lived together at Greta Hall, Keswick, in the English Lake District. It was originally two separate buildings, but Southey combined them when Coleridge separated from his wife.
Edith died here in 1837. She had spent most of the three previous years in an asylum, suffering from severe mental health.
Another sister, Mary Fricker, married Robert Lovell, a friend of the poets and son of a wealthy quaker businessman from Bristol. Details of the sisters and their families are found in the book, "A passionate sisterhood", by Kathleen Jones.
See also: http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Literary/Coleridge.htm#Fricker
John was a wealthy skinner (furrier) of St. Clement Danes, Westminster, London, and was probably a grand or great grandfather of Richard Downing who married Elizabeth Dickson about 1698-1700. Richard & Elizabeth were ancestors of Sir Alfred Downing Fripp. The Downing middle name was inherited by many descendants of Edward Bowles and Bridget Downing.
The two or three generations in this small Downing tree are compiled from Christenings at St. Clement Danes church, three wills and other documents. These sources cross reference in most aspects, but there may be some inaccuracies. John appears to have had 17 children between 1576 - 1595, although many appear to have died in infancy. John also appears to have had a brother Richard, who had several children during this period. John names a sister, Joyce Wilson, in his will, dated 15 May 1623, but does not mention a brother, Richard, or any other siblings.
John had considerable wealth, and his trade was one of the 12 great professions of London. They imported and supplied very expensive furs from abroad. John's son or grandson, Richard Downing, supplied the royal robe to King Charles II at his first sitting of parliament, in 1662, and was paid £400. This Richard had a grandson named Richard, who is possibly the Richard who married Elizabeth Dickson about 1698. Her father, Richard Dickson, was a highly respected haberdasher of Covent Garden, London. His trade may well have included contact with the Downing skinners of London.
John mentions a widow, Jane Berkested, in his will. She is probably related to Sir John Berkstead. He was a son of John's daughter Anne, who married Michael Berkstead, goldsmith of St. Clement Danes.
John Berkstead fought in Cromwell's army, was knighted by Cromwell and made Lieutenant of the Tower of London. Here, he stashed a fortune in gold, which he extorted from his wealthy prisoners, and which has never been found. Even Samuel Pepys helped to dig for it. John Berkstead was one of the signatories on the death warrant of King Charles I. At the restoration of the monarchy, he fled to Germany, and was later arrested by Sir George Downing in Holland. He was brought back to England and hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.
John Downing seems likely to be born about 1554, assuming he married about 1575 aged about 21. He could be a son of George Downing, grandfather of Sir George Downing of Downing Street, London. George is thought to have had a son John about 1554, although I have seen no documented evidence. Some have confused him with the son of another George, whose son John died in 1610. Both George's are sometimes shown as a son of Geoffrey Downing who married Elizabeth Wingfield. She was 7x great granddaughter of King Edward I. However, in Genealogical Gleanings of England, published 1907, historian & genealogist Henry F. Waters writes that there is no connection between Geoffrey Downing and Sir George Downing.
The same could be said about George Downing (either) and John Downing, although there does appear to be some circumstantial evidence.
Sir George's parents were Emmanuel Downing and Lucy Winthrop. Most of Emmanuel & Lucy's children were born in Salem, Virginia, (USA), but their daughter, Martha, was baptised at St. Clement Danes, Westminster in 1637. This makes it likely that they were related to John Downing (the skinner), as his family appears to be the only other Downing family to use that church. John also states in his will that his daughter, Abigail, was considering going to Virginia.
George also had a daughter Abigail, who married John Goade a skinner. Another daughter of George, Susanna, married John Kirby, another skinner. This all seems too coincidental for there not to be a family connection. However, their brother, Nathaniel (of London), made his will in 1616 and does not mention a brother John Downing. He does mention the two sisters above and brothers Joshua and Emanuel (father of Sir George). It could be that he had fallen out with John, or perhaps John did not wish to be a trustee.
John & George both had grandchildren who married into a wealthy Cotton family, although it is not yet established if they are the same Cotton family.
John Downing also held leasehold for houses under the Countess Dowager of Arundel, Sussex. This may be connection to Elizabeth Wingfield, as her ancestors were Earls of Arundel.
If John is not the son of either George, he may have been born in Sedgley, Staffordshire. Several John's were born there and also a few Richard's, plus one Joyce. The parents are not named, so it is difficult to see if they had the same parents.
Will of John Downing of St. Clement Danes in the County of Middlesex, skinner, 15 May 1623, proved 7 July 1623.To the poor of the said parish twenty shillings.
To my daughter Katherine a ring with a flower de luce which I wear upon my finger.
To my daughter Abigail twenty shillings. And moreover my will and meaning is that if my said daughter Abigail shall determine to go to Virginia that upon her going away my executors shall pay to and for use unto the Virginia Company the sum of six pounds towards her charges.
To my grand child Sara Smith ten pounds, to be put out to the best advantage by my executors until the day and time of her marriage.
To my grand child Katherine Smith and her sister Dorothy Smith twenty shillings apiece, to be paid them at their several marriages, or sooner, at the discretion of my executors.
To my grand child Francis Smith forty shillings, at his accomplishment of the age of twenty and one years.
To my grand child Sibell Smith twenty shillings, at her day of marriage, or sooner, &c.
To my grand child John Smith five pounds towards the placing and putting him forth an apprentice ; and my will is that until he shall be fit and capable for service my executors shall maintain him & keep him to school, to write and read.
To my son Smith's daughter Mary ten shillings within three months after my decease.
To the two sons of my son Drake, vidlt to John and Richard, twenty shillings between them, in three months, &c.
To my sister Joyce Wilson a seal ring with a faucon in it, which I had of her, and twenty shillings in money, to be paid unto her within three months, &c.
To my grand child Abraham Downing ten shillings.
To my well beloved son Richard Downing the lease which I hold from and under the countess Dowager of Arundell by the houses now in the occupation of me the said John Downing, together with the shop, &c. of Jane Barkested widow, &c. &c.
To my well beloved son Francis Downing twenty pounds over and besides his part of the remainder of my goods, which my will is he shall have within three months after my death.
The residue shall be equally shared & divided between my said two sons Richard and Francis Downing -and they two to be co-ex- ecutors.
Other mentions of John Downing:Possible marriage: http://www.archive.org/stream/allegationsforma00cant/allegationsforma00cant_djvu.txt
Marriage licences issued from the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury at London.
5 Jan 1573/4 - John Downinge & Dionisia Swanhttp://www.btinternet.com/~surrey.hypno/Genealogy/Dackombe/DACK-B12.htm
Will of John Budden of Shaston 1609 [Shaftesbury] PROB11/125
John BODEN of Shaston DOR gent, to be buried in --yle of the Holy Trinity Church in Shaston next my late wife; to church of Holy Trinity Shaston, St Peter Shaston, Melbury, Compton, Fontmell, Motcombe; to my sisters and their children; to John BLAMFORD & his wife; to John GROVE son of William GROVE; executors: my nephew John DACKOMBE gent, John FOYLE gent, John BAKER gent. Memorandum after this will was written, I give to John DOWNINGE of St Clement Danes and to my sister DACKOMBE one silver bowl and to said nephew John DACKOMBE gent one gilt bowl.
Further notes about family of Sir George Downing.From: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyterry/downing/downing.html
Also has descendants and further info / links.
The history of the Downing family in New England starts with Emanuel Downing, who was chris. Aug. 12, 1585, in Ipswich England. He died July 26, 1658 in Salem, Mass. He was first married Ann Ware, she died, and he then married, on Apr. 10, 1622, in Ipswich in England, Lucy Winthrop. Emanuel was the son of Rev. George Downing and Dorcas Bellamy born abt. 1550 and died between 1602 and 1610.
The Rev. George Downing was born abt. 1552 in Great Dunham, Norfolk, England, his will was probated Oct. 3, 1611. He was the son of Geoffrey Downing, born Mar. 17, 1524 at Great Dunham, England, and Elizabeth Wingfield. Through his mother's line he is descended from Richard Fitzz Alan and Elizabeth DeBohun and many of notable Kings and Queens of England and Europe, through a tangled web of marriages.Lucy his second wife was the daug. of Adam Winthrop born, Aug. 10, 1548 and died Mar. 28, 1623, he married Ann Browne, in London Feb., 20 1579. Lucy was sister to Governor of Mass., John Winthrop. Lucy was chris. Jan. 27, 1601 in Groton, England.
NOTE: The middle of the three paragraphs above is disputed, as Geoffrey appears to be the father of another George Downing. See link to George Downing wills below.Details of Francis Kirby (a skinner) married to Susan Downing:
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=0g4hNBqrDJkC&pg=PA180&lpg=PA180&dq=%2B%22john+kirby%22+%2Bskinner+%2Bdowning&source=bl&ots=J-o4gd1SV1&sig=YD8BG5xj6Jy-ctkiFHgpwJQFuE8&hl=en&ei=ts1SStKwLs22jAeAsu2PCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1Details of two George Downing's wills and Nathaniel Downing willl:
http://www.shel.net/shel/genealogy/notes/not0004.html
See notes of son, John Downing, for full details of this family.
John had a sister, Joyce, who married a Mr Wilson. She was still living in 1623. He may have had a brother, Richard, who appears to have had several children at Saint Clement Danes, Westminster between 1574 - 1582; Margaret, Elizabeth, Mabel, Humphrey & Richard.
John's father is possibly George Downing, who was grandather of Sir George Downing of Downing Street, London.
Some charts show George had a son named John about 1554, but he is thought to have died in 1610. There were two prominent George Downings living in Norfolk & Suffolk at that period, and some have confused the two. Neither George is known to have had a son, Richard, or a daughter, Joyce.
The only Joyce Downing I have found was Christened at Sedgley, Staffordshire 1 May 1561. No parents are given. There were two John's married there in 1561, and two John's Christened there in 1562. These would be too young, and their fathers were probably too old to be the John of Saint Clement Danes. There were also Richard Downing christenings and marriages between 1566 - 1609.
The father of one of the above George's is said to be Geoffrey Downing who married Elizabeth Wingfield, 7x great granddaughter of King Edward I. It seems that Geoffrey was not related to Sir George Downing, but was the father of the other George.
Details of George Downing: (Great Grandfather of Sir George Downing)
George Downing: c.1520 - died between 15 Dec 1561 (made will) - 26 Jun 1564 (will proved) Suffolk
Married: about 1544 Cicely (named in will)
Children:
John: c.1546 Beccles, Suffolk - d. 3 Oct 1610 - Mar. 1579 Margaret Barnard
Barnaby: c.1548 Beccles, Suffolk - Mar. 1583 Amy Smith
Margaret: c.1550 Beccles, Suffolk - Mar. Thomas Chapman
William: c.1554 Beccles, Suffolk
George (gfather of Sir George): c.1556 Beccles, Suffolk - d. after 17 Jan 1610 (made will) Mar. Dorcas Bellamy
NOTE: All above children are named in George's will (1561) also wife, Cicely, and cousin, Robert Downing of South Elmham, Suffolk.Children of George DOWNING and Dorcas BELLAMY:
1. Susanna c.1578 - d.1635 - Mar. 1616 John Kirby (skinner)
2. Nahomie c.1580 - d. aft 1635 - Mar. Richard Hill
3. Joseph (Rev.) c.1583 Ipswich, Suffolk d. 1656 Salem, Massachussetts - Mar. Jane Rose
4. Emmanuel (father of Sir George) b.1585 Ipswich - d.abt 1660 Salem or Scotland - emigrated to Salem 1638 - Mar.1 Ann Ware: Children; Mary, James, Abigail & Susan - Mar.2 Lucy Winthrop: Children; Sir George, Ann, Lucy, John, Dorcas.
5. Nathaniel (1587-1616) Mar.1613 Margaret Cellyn
6. Abigail (1590-) Mar.1609 John Goade (skinner)
7. Benjamin (1593-)
8. Joshua (1593-1629) Mar. Grace Estbury
9. Anne (1594-)
10. Elnathan (1597-1609)
Details of Geoffrey Downing:
Geoffrey Downing: born 7 Mar 1524 at Pynest, Essex - died 17 Sep 1596 at Ipswich, Suffolk
Married Elizabeth Wingfield 8 Oct 1549 at Norfolk (7x great granddaughter of King Edward I)
The following will appears to be of this Richard, although if the birth year of 1585/6 is correct he would have been aged about 84 when he wrote his will, which seems quite elderly for this period.
The person in the will is also probably the same Richard mentioned in the treasury and customs documents between 1660-66 with a son named Abraham. They held the office of Sergeant Skinner to King Charles II and supplied the robes for his first day at pariament after the restoration of the monarchy.
The will mentions a grandson, Richard Downing, who is a strong candidate to be the Richard Downing of London who became the second husband of Elizabeth Dickson, he first husband being John Skrine of Warleigh Manor at Bathford, Gloucestershire. Both husbands were buried at Bathford.
Richard and Elizabeth had a son named Dickson Downing, and these are the ancestors of Rev. Samuel Charles Fripp, whose descendants include artists George and Alfred Downing Fripp, and the Royal surgeon, Sir Alfred Downing Fripp.
Elizabeth's father was Richard Dickson, a haberdasher of Covent Garden, London. It seems quite likely that he would have known Richard Downing through his trade, and probably purchased furs or exotic materials from him.
Will of Richard Downing, Skinner of Saint Clement Danes, Middlesex:
Signed 10 Jan 1669 - Proved 9 June 1670 PROB 11/333In the name of God Amen, I Richard Downing of the parish of St. Clement Danes in the county of Middlesex, Skinner ... my body I committ to the earth to be ------ buried in the parish church of St Clement Danes at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named ... I bequeath as followeth and I divide my estate into three parts.
Two parts thereof I give to my loving daughter Elizabeth, whom I make and appoint sole executrix of this my will.
The other remaining part I give and bequeath to my daughter Ffaith
I give to my sonne William the sum of ten pounds of lawful money of England.
I give to my grandchild Richard Downing the sum of ffive pounds of life? money.
I give to my grandchild Luke Deane ffive pounds of life? money which [Sogarido?] I order to be paid within twelve? months after my decease.
I give to my cosin? Sara Cotton twenty? shillings to buy her a ring
and to her sister Sibill ten? shillings to buy her a ring.
I give to the poor of the parish of St Clement Danes the sum of fforty shillings to be distributed in ------ day of my interrment ...
I nominate and appoint Mr richard Drake of the said parish of St Clement Danes barrister? and Mr Edward Younger of the same? parish armorer my dear and loving friends overseers? of this my will ...
I do give to Mr Richard Drake my [Picture?] which is the [officgiod?] of a Drake? and to Mr Edward Younger my playing Tables? [olgov?]
I give and bequeath to my [Half?] or eldest? sonne Abraham Downing the sum of ffive pounds of lawful money to be paid by my Executrix within Twelve? months after my decease ...
... I have hereunto my hand and seal the tenth day of January in the one? and twentieth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles the Second by the grant? of God King of England Scotland ffrance and Holland (or Ireland) Defender of the ffaith [3r chinorz? ind?] 1669. Signed sealed published and declared in the presence of John Leallans?, John Lcarland?, Edw. YoungerProbate appears to be in latin but mentions ... Strand? in the county of Middlesex ... Richard Lloyd? ... Elizabeth Downing ...
Several of the people above are also mentioned in the will of Sarah Cotton (below) who is mentioned as his cousin? above. However Sarah seems to imply that Richard was her uncle. She is probably Sarah SMITH, mentioned in the will of Richard's father, John, as a grandchild. She had several siblings, including Sibbil SMITH. Sarah could be a daughter of Richard's sister, Dorothy. See her notes.
Sarah's will found at: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/A2A/records.aspx?cat=157-ddt_1-2&cid=-1&Gsm=2008-06-18#-1
Will and probate of Sarah Cotton of St. Clement Danes, widow DD/T/118/29 1675, 1677
To daughter Katherine Mantle, widow, unexpired term of 21 year lease of 2 houses in St. Clement Danes, to her use for 3 years, then to use of children Mary, Susannah, Katherine, Robert and Elizabeth for 1 year successively, then to use of K.M. for one year, then children as above, and so on to end of lease. To granddaughter Susann Harvey, worst feather bed, coverlet, blankets, etc., brass andirons, pair iron grates, table linen. To sister Sibill, silk and flannel petticoats. To daughter Katherine, residue of clothes, linen and household goods. To Elizabeth and Faith, daughters of uncle Richard Downing, £2 each. To Abraham Downing, Sarah Deane, Richard Downing and Luke Deane, £1 each. To sister Sibill, wife of John Hauslye, £5 and to J.H., silver tobacco box. To kinsman Richard Drake £1, and to his wife a silver tankard. To Mrs. Daniell, "my old neighbour", £1. To friend Mr. Edward Younger, £1. Katherine Mantle, executor. Richard Drake and Edward Younger, overseers. Will: 5 July 1675. prob: 27 March 1677Possible husband / inlaws of Sarah: (William could be Sarah's husband)
Will of William Cotton, Chandler of Saint Clement Danes, Middlesex 14 January 1665 PROB 11/316
Will of John Cotton, Taylor of Saint Clement Danes, Middlesex 11 May 1624 PROB 11/143
Will of Richard Cotton, Goldsmith of London 24 March 1623 PROB 11/141
Will of Margarett Cotton, Widow of Saint Clement Danes, Middlesex 05 February 1623 PROB 11/141
Will of George Cotton, Skinner of London 28 July 1635 PROB 11/168
Will of Catherine Cotton, Widow of Saint Clement Danes, Middlesex 10 August 1640 PROB 11/183NOTE: a Luke Dean & Alexander Deane are sons of a John Deane, cordwainer, in Great Torrington, Devon c.1693.
NOTE: There are several family connections between Sir George Downing's family (via his Howard ancestors) and the family of Sir Robert Cotton. See Gentleman's Magazine HERE
There are also connections between this Cotton family, a Downing family and Bathford, Somerset: Archives held at Somerset Record Office.
COTTON FAMILY, ETC. misc. papers DD\BR\gr/8 c.1841 - 14 docts.
Genealogical notes concerning Cotton, Annesley, Hanbury, Prideaux and Downing families in the 17th-19th cents. All these families were inter-related and, through the Cottons, related to the Tyndales, who were also related to the Skrine family of Bathford.
Other documents referring to Richard Downing, Skinner (Probably this Richard and a son or nephew)In 1660, money was paid to Richard Downing, gent of Westminster, by "An Act for the speedy provision of money for disbanding and paying off the forces of this Kingdome both by Land and Sea: Charles II, 1660:" This is probably the same Richard entered in Customs Out Letters 2 Dec 1679:
"Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners for the delivery, Customs free, of the goods lately arrived from Holland on board the Rebecca and Elizabeth, Richard Downing master, for the account of the Heer van Leeuwen van Leyden, Ambassador from the States General: the books to be first viewed and allowed by the archbishop of Canterbury or bishop of London."This Richard was also Master of the "Merchants Adventure", bound for Holland in 1670.
The same source has an entry for September 1662, which shows money paid to Sir George Downing, on 29 Sep, and Richard Downing on 30 Sep.
Sept. 29 ... "Money warrant for three months' advance on his ordinary from August 28 last to Sir George Downing.Early Entry Book III. p. 455.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs .....Sept. 30 ... "Money warrant for 400l. 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.
From: 'Entry Book: September 1662', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 1: 1660-1667 (1904), pp. 423-435. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=80059 Date accessed: 17 April 2009.
From: 'Entry Book: December 1679, 1-9', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 6: 1679-1680 (1913), pp. 284-298. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=83512 Date accessed: 26 May 2009.
Richard "the skinner" was paid 2s a day by the treasury in 1666 and also his son Abraham, for their office of "Seargent Skinner", by letters of patent 20 Jul 1666.
Possible connection: Google books snippet from "Genealogist's Notebook"
Thomas Downing, merchant of Salem, MA, left a will dated 1702, naming his widow, Mary, who died 1708, his mother, Chatwell, his kinsman, Richard Downing (his principal heir, who removed to Andover), and his kinsman, William Hoar. Richard was said to be a nephew of Thomas.Another will is found in "English adventurers and Virginian settlers"
Proved 10 May 1664, by executors at Norwich, Norfolk
WILLIAM SYMONDS, singleman of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. To his sister, Alice, wife of Thomas Hewet, of elsing, Norfolk - £5; Richard, eldest son of RICHARD DOWNING of Great Yarmouth, mariner - £10; Ann, daughter of aforesaid Richard Downing - £15; Robert, son of aforesaid RD - £10; Richard DOWN... (end of Google snippet)Items at Nationa Archives:
FH1785 22 April 1676 - Affidavit by Richard Downing, mariner and merchant adventurer, concerning customs. Great Yarmouth.
Possible Marriage: LDS
ABRAHAM DOWNING
Spouse: ANN PREW
Marriage: 25 FEB 1654 Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, LondonAbraham is probably buried at Fulham.
When Bowack wrote his account of Fulham, there was, in the south aisle, an inscription to the memory of Bishop Henchman, who died in 1675, and in the north aisle, the tomb of Abraham Downing, Esq. sergeant skinner to Charles II. who died anno 1676 (fn. 150) .Antiquities of Middlesex, p. 35.
From: 'Fulham', The Environs of London: volume 2: County of Middlesex (1795), pp. 344-424. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=45415 Date accessed: 08 July 2009.
Treasury Books - 13 Jul 1671
Same for 36l. 10s. 0d. to Abraham Downing for one year on his fee as His Majesty's skinner.
NOTE: There were 12 entries for Sir George Downing in the same month.From: 'Entry Book: July 1671, 11-20', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 3: 1669-1672 (1908), pp. 902-915. URL: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=79735 Date accessed: 08 July 2009.
Probable marriage: LDS
SARAH DOWNEING
Spouse: EDWARD DEANE
Marriage: 06 JAN 1662 Saint Bride Fleet St, LondonSarah appears to be mentioned as sister of Richard & Abraham Downing in the will of Sarah Cotton. It seems likely that Sarah Cotton was her aunt.
Will and probate of Sarah Cotton of St. Clement Danes, widow DD/T/118/29 1675, 1677
To daughter Katherine Mantle, widow, unexpired term of 21 year lease of 2 houses in St. Clement Danes, to her use for 3 years, then to use of children Mary, Susannah, Katherine, Robert and Elizabeth for 1 year successively, then to use of K.M. for one year, then children as above, and so on to end of lease. To granddaughter Susann Harvey, worst feather bed, coverlet, blankets, etc., brass andirons, pair iron grates, table linen. To sister Sibill, silk and flannel petticoats. To daughter Katherine, residue of clothes, linen and household goods. To Elizabeth and Faith, daughters of uncle Richard Downing, £2 each. To Abraham Downing, Sarah Deane, Richard Downing and Luke Deane, £1 each. To sister Sibill, wife of John Hauslye, £5 and to J.H., silver tobacco box. To kinsman Richard Drake £1, and to his wife a silver tankard. To Mrs. Daniell, "my old neighbour", £1. To friend Mr. Edward Younger, £1. Katherine Mantle, executor. Richard Drake and Edward Younger, overseers. Will: 5 July 1675. prob: 27 March 1677
Named on LDS marriage entry as Mighell Baxstead.
Mentioned as father of John Barkstead at: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=31878#s24
BARKSTEAD, John
Ald Aldgate, 22 Feb 1657/8-31 Jan 1659/60, disch "on account of infirmity" (1) Near St Clement Danes church, Strand, 1636, 1645 Living in Hanau, Germany 1660 (2) GOLD, appr, 1627, to Thomas Campe, fr, 1634/5, PW, 1653 (3) Executed Tyburn, 19 Apr 1662 (4) f Michael Barkstead, GOLD, of St Clement Danes, m Anne, da of John Downing of London, Skinner (5) Goldsmith, 1645, formerly a silversmith (6) Regicide, arrested in Holland in 1661 Kt by Protector, 19 Jan 1655/6, Protectorate "Lord" Lieut of Tower, 1652-9 (salary £2,500 p a and perquisites of £2,000) MP Colchester, 1654-5, Middlesex, 1656-8 (also elected Reading, 1656) Capt Col of Foot, 1647-59, Major General of London and Middx (7)
(1) Beaven, I, p 6 (2) GOLD, Index of Appr, Heal, London Goldsmiths, p 101, Pink MS 297/97 (3) Beaven, II, p 88, GOLD, Appr Reg, I, f 282, Index of Appr (4) Pink MS 297/97 (5) GOLD, Appr Reg, I, f 282, MG et H, 5th Ser, II, p 218, f was s of Herman Barkstead of Lichfield, Staff, descended out of a German family (see MG et H, 5th Ser, II, p 218) (6) Heal, London Goldsmiths, p 101, Pink MS 297/97 (7) Pink MS 297/97, Beaven, II, p 88, see Sir Charles Firth and Godfrey Davies, The Regimental History of Cromwell's Army, Oxford (1940), pp 338-42, and DNBFrom: 'Backwell - Byfield', The Rulers of London 1660-1689: A biographical record of the Aldermen and Common Councilment of the City of London (1966), pp. 21-42. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=31878 Date accessed: 07 July 2009.
Probable marriage: LDS (Submitted)
DOROTHY DOWNINGS
Spouse: WILLIAM SMITH
Marriage: 05 MAR 1602, LondonThe following are all children baptised at St. Clement Danes, Westminster between 1602 - 1623 with a father William. They appear to be all the children mentioned in the will of John Downing (below) and most are even born in the same order as mentioned in the will. Jane and the first two Johns probably died in infancy.
After 1617, there is a four year gap, which implies that William's wife (Dorothy?) died. John finally mentions " Mary, daughter of my son Smith". He does not call her his grandchild, so she is probably the child of William & Anne (his new wife). Mary would have been about 3 months old.
John also mentions a son Drake, who is probably Richard Drake, so his term son should be son-in-law. Richard Drake, barrister?, is mentioned in the will of Sarah Cotton (nee Smith) and Richard Downing. He is mentioned as "kin" in Sarah's will, but just a "dear friend" in Richard's will. he could be a son of a Mr Drake who marroed another of John's daughters. See their notes.
8 Jan 1603, Sara SMYTH, daur of Willyam
29 Dec 1604, Katheren SMYTH, daur of Willyam
17 Dec 1605, Jane SMYTH, daur of Willyam
13 May 1607, Franssys SMYTHE, son of Willyam
10 Jul 1608, John SMYTH, son of Willyam
15 Oct 1609, Doryte SMYTH, daur of Willyam
9 Apr 1612, John SMYTH, son of Willyam
16 Feb 1615, Sybill SMITH, daur of William
18 Jan 1617, John SMITH, son of William4 Aug 1621, John SMITH, son of William & Eliz
12 May 1622, Thomas SMYTH, son of William & An
6 Feb 1623, Mary SMITH, daur of William & AnneSMITH grandchildren mentioned in the will of John Downing, dated 15 May 1623
To my grand child Sara Smith ten pounds, to be put out to the best advantage by my executors until the day and time of her marriage.To my grand child Katherine Smith and her sister Dorothy Smith twenty shillings apiece, to be paid them at their several marriages, or sooner, at the discretion of my executors.
To my grand child Francis Smith forty shillings, at his accomplishment of the age of twenty and one years.
To my grand child Sibell Smith twenty shillings, at her day of marriage, or sooner, &c.
To my grand child John Smith five pounds towards the placing and putting him forth an apprentice ; and my will is that until he shall be fit and capable for service my executors shall maintain him & keep him to school, to write and read.
To my son Smith's daughter Mary ten shillings within three months after my decease.
Surname also spelt BAXSTEAD & BARSTEAD. Diarist, Samuel Pepys, referred to him as BAXTER.
John's parents married July 1598, and he was an apprentice goldsmith by 1627. He was probably aged between 14-18, when he became an apprentice, so was probably born between 1609 - 1613.
He fought with Cromwell's army during the Civil War, and was one of the signatories on the death warrant of King Charles I. Praised by Cromwell, he was appointed lieutenant of the Tower of London in August 1652, and later became military governor of Westminster and Middlesex. In January 1656, he was given a Knighthood by Cromwell and appointed to the Upper House.
In 1660, the Monarchy was restored and John fled to Germany, where he was given the freedom of the city of Hanau. In 1662, he travelled to Holland to meet his wife. While there he was arrested by Sir George Downing and forced to return to England. Here he was found guilty of Regicide and was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn in April 1662. Cromwell's body had been exhumed and hung here the previous year.
Before he fled England, he is said to have hidden a huge amount of gold in the Tower of London. It would seem likely that he managed to take some of this to Germany, and could have used it to buy his freedom of the city at Hanau. A mistress of John had reported that he extracted £50,000 worth of gold from his previous prisoners at the tower and had buried it in the bell tower. Samuel Pepy's wrote of this in his diary and even helped to dig for it, but it has never been found.
It is possible that Sir George Downing was his cousin, as John's grandfather was John Downing, a skinner of St. Clement Danes, Westminster, who is possibly a son of George Downing, Sir George's grandfather. John Downing's son or grandson Richard, also a skinner, supplied furs for the King's royal robes. Richard & John are also most likely ancestors of the Fripp family of Bristol, whose descendants include artists, George & Alfred Downing Fripp, and the royal surgeon, Sir Alfred Downing Fripp. These links are currently under research.
It is claimed that one of the sons of John Barkstead had a manuscript with instuctions of where Oliver Cromwell wished to be buried. Cromwell had told Barkstead that he wished to be buried at Naseby, Northamptonshire, the site of his greatest battle. The manuscript has since been lost and has also been disputed. See: http://www.olivercromwell.org/faqs2.htm
See wife's notes for details of possible children.
Article from: http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/biog/barkstead.htmJohn Barkstead, Regicide, d.1662
A London goldsmith and congregationalist, Barkstead joined Parliament's army as a captain of foot in Colonel Venn's regiment at the start of the civil wars. He was governor of Reading from July 1644 until January 1647, when he was commissioned colonel of an infantry regiment in the New Model Army. Barkstead's regiment occupied Whitehall during the political disturbances of January 1648 and was active in suppressing rioters and Royalist insurgents in London during April and May. In June 1648, Barkstead marched a brigade of infantry fifty miles from London in forty-eight hours to join General Fairfax at the siege of Colchester.In December 1648, Barkstead was one of four officers assigned to secure the captive King Charles at Windsor and to prevent his escape. The following month, he was one of the hard core of Army officers who sat on the High Court of Justice. He attended every session of the King's trial and was a signatory of the death warrant.
During the 1650s, Barkstead worked closely with Cromwell's spymaster John Thurloe in intelligence work and in maintaining London's security. Praised by Cromwell for his efficiency, Barkstead was appointed lieutenant of the Tower of London in August 1652. He was elected MP for Colchester in the First Protectorate Parliament and In 1655 became military governor of Westminster and Middlesex during the Rule of the Major-Generals. As deputy to Philip Skippon, Barkstead was also effectively Major-General for the city of London. He was zealous in suppressing immorality and ungodliness in the city and surrounding districts, ordering his soldiers to suppress bear-baiting and wrestling at Moorfields, horse-racing at Lambeth Marshes and to arrest all vagrants and immoral persons. Barkstead was knighted by Cromwell in January 1656. He sat as MP for Middlesex in the Second Protectorate Parliament and was appointed to Cromwell's Upper House.
Barkstead was elected to the Third Protectorate Parliament under Richard Cromwell, but came under attack by republicans for his conduct as lieutenant of the Tower. He was called before the Committee of Grievances in February 1659 to answer accusations that he had mistreated prisoners and amassed a large fortune by charging extortionate fees. When the Rump Parliament was recalled in May 1659, Barkstead was dismissed from the lieutenancy of the Tower and from command of his regiment.
At the Restoration, Barkstead fled to Germany where he was welcomed and given the freedom of the Lutheran city of Hanau. However, when he travelled to the Netherlands to meet his wife, he was arrested by the English ambassador Sir George Downing and returned to England to be brought to trial as a regicide. He was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn in April 1662.
Sources:
Christopher Durston, John Barkstead, Oxford DNB, 2004
Christopher Durston, Cromwell's Major-Generals (Manchester 2001)
C.H. Firth & G. Davies, The Regimental History of Cromwell's Army vol. i (Oxford 1940)
BARKSTEAD, John
Ald Aldgate, 22 Feb 1657/8-31 Jan 1659/60, disch "on account of infirmity" (1) Near St Clement Danes church, Strand, 1636, 1645 Living in Hanau, Germany 1660 (2) GOLD, appr, 1627, to Thomas Campe, fr, 1634/5, PW, 1653 (3) Executed Tyburn, 19 Apr 1662 (4) f Michael Barkstead, GOLD, of St Clement Danes, m Anne, da of John Downing of London, Skinner (5) Goldsmith, 1645, formerly a silversmith (6) Regicide, arrested in Holland in 1661 Kt by Protector, 19 Jan 1655/6, Protectorate "Lord" Lieut of Tower, 1652-9 (salary £2,500 p a and perquisites of £2,000) MP Colchester, 1654-5, Middlesex, 1656-8 (also elected Reading, 1656) Capt Col of Foot, 1647-59, Major General of London and Middx (7)
(1) Beaven, I, p 6 (2) GOLD, Index of Appr, Heal, London Goldsmiths, p 101, Pink MS 297/97 (3) Beaven, II, p 88, GOLD, Appr Reg, I, f 282, Index of Appr (4) Pink MS 297/97 (5) GOLD, Appr Reg, I, f 282, MG et H, 5th Ser, II, p 218, f was s of Herman Barkstead of Lichfield, Staff, descended out of a German family (see MG et H, 5th Ser, II, p 218) (6) Heal, London Goldsmiths, p 101, Pink MS 297/97 (7) Pink MS 297/97, Beaven, II, p 88, see Sir Charles Firth and Godfrey Davies, The Regimental History of Cromwell's Army, Oxford (1940), pp 338-42, and DNBFrom: 'Backwell - Byfield', The Rulers of London 1660-1689: A biographical record of the Aldermen and Common Councilment of the City of London (1966), pp. 21-42. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=31878 Date accessed: 07 July 2009.
Wife could be named Elizabeth (see below). She was living in Holland in 1662. Her husband had fled to Germany at the Restoration of British Monarchy, two years earlier. When he came to meet her at Holland, in early 1662, he was arrested by Sir George Downing (possibly a cousin) and returned to England, where he was found guilty of Regicide and hanged, drawn & quartered.
It is claimed that one of the sons of John Barkstead had a manuscript with instuctions of where Oliver Cromwell wished to be buried. Cromwell had told Barkstead that he wished to be buried at Naseby, Northamptonshire, the site of his greatest battle. The manuscript has since been lost and has also been disputed. See: http://www.olivercromwell.org/faqs2.htm
Possible children of John Barkstead:
Children of John & Elizabeth BARKSTEAD
JOHN BARKSTEAD - Christening: 3 AUG 1637, Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, London
GEORGE BARKSTEAD - Christening: 21 JUL 1638, Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, London