Whitchurch, William 1621 *

In the name of God, Amen, I William Whitchurch of Froome Zellwood in the Countie of Somerset, Lynnen Drape, doe thus ordaine my last will and testament; First I doe —– —– my soule into the hande of my creator and Redeemer, —– that by the meritte of his...

Whitchurch, Dorothy (Raynes Heale) 1686

Dorothy Whitchurch the wife of Edward Whitchurch of Bucklandenham co. Somerset, clothier. Dated 21 May 1 James II 1685. Having reserved to myself before my marriage liberty to give and dispose of L500 by my will (with consent of my husband), I give to my loving uncle Heale L5....

Incarceration of William Whitchurch

William Whitchurch (1699-1750) was the son of William Whitchurch and Dorothy Smith. He had 11 known brothers and sisters, not all of whom survived infancy. He was married to Mary Weight (nee Newport), a widow, with whom he had 3 known children: William, who married Elizabeth Bayly and was...

Whitchurch, John 1753

In the Name of God Amen I John Whitchurch of Sharpshaw within the Parish of Nunney in the County of Somerset Gentleman being of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and appoint my last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say First I do...

Whitchurch of Frome Selwood and Nunney

An Analysis of the Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland – James-Joseph Whitchurch This post examines an entry in the Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland and its fidelity to actuality and fact. After careful...