Metcalf, Martha

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BIRTH: Luther Metcalf Harris, "Metcalf Family," NEHGR, 6(1852):173 (FHL #974 B2ne). The source of the birth date is not stated. It probably came from an early family record. The date coincides well with the chr date,below.
CHR: St. Benedict Norwich par reg (FHL #1517746 item 24).
MAR #1: No mar rec found. Martha's 1st husband is called William "Brignal" in the will of her father. This was probably a variation of Bignel or Bicknell. See mar rec below.
MAR #2: She is called Martha "Stow" in her father's will. The mar of Nathan [Nathaniel] Stow and Martha "Bignell" is recorded in CONCORD, MASS. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS, 1635-1850 (Boston, 1891), 11 (FHL #974.44/C4 V2c).
DEATH: Ibid, 93. In her 90th year.

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BEPS1,2: IGI

Martha married Bignel, William about 1648. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Stow, Nathaniel on 20 Aug 1662 in Concord,Middlesex,MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BIRTH: No birth/chr rec found. Michael deposed in 1635 that he was 45 years old and born in Tatterford, Norfolk. The deposition is found in Consistorial Deposition Books in the Diocesan Registry at Norwich (cited in Charles Edward Banks, "Genealogical Research in England - Metcalf," NEHGR, 80[1926]:312 [FHL #974 B2ne]). Tatterford parish registers are defective during this period with no entries for 1590. However, Rev. Leonard Metcalf was the only Metcalf having children in Tatterford at this time.
MAR #1: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).
MAR #2: Robert Brand Hanson, ed, VITAL RECORDS OF DEDHAM, 3 vols. (Bowie, MD, 1989), 3:127 (FHL #974/47/D2 V2hr). The wife is called Mary Pigge on mar entry, but Mary was apparently a widow when she married Michael Metcalf. Michael's will, below, mentions a pre-nuptial agreement wherein Mary reserved her own estate to herself. Mary's previous husband remains unidentified.
DEATH: Hanson, VITAL RECORDS OF DEDHAM, 2:139. Also see the will of Michael Metcalf of Dedham, 15 Nov 1664, proved 1 Feb 1664/5, inv 1 Feb 1664/5, Suffolk Co. Probate, misc docket, (o.s.) 1:440-41 (FHL #584127).
OCC: Dornick weaver

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BAPT/ENDW: TIB (FHL #1267711-R).
SEAL P: IGI
SEAL S1: IGI

Michael married Elwyn, Sarah on 13 Oct 1616 in Heigham,Norfolk,Eng. Sarah (daughter of Elwyn, Thomas and Benslye, Elizabeth) was born on 17 Jun 1593 in Heigham,Norfolk,Eng; was christened on 17 Jun 1593 in Heigham,Norfolk,Eng; died on 30 Nov 1644 in Dedham,Norfolk,MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BIRTH: Birth information is given in death rec, below.
CHR: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).
MAR: Ibid. The entry is very difficult to read. For transcript of Elwynen tries in this parish, see G. Andrews Moriarty, "The Elwyns of Norfolk,"MISCELLANEA GENEALOGICA ET HERALDICA, 5th ser, 6(1926-28):27-28 (FHL #942B2m).
DEATH: Robert Brand Hanson, ed, VITAL RECORDS OF DEDHAM, 3 vols. (Bowie, MD, 1989), 2:140 (FHL #974/47/D2 V2hr). This entry was transcribed from the Dedham First Church registers: "Sarah Metcalf wife of our brother Michael Metcalf, Senr died comfortably Novr 30. 1644 aged 51 yrs 5 mo. 13 days. She was born at Wagnham [Heigham] near Norwich [England] June 17, 1593 - married October 13, 1616."

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BEPS: IGI

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BIRTH: No birth/chr rec found. Rev. Leonard Metcalf deposed in 1614 that he was 73 years old and born in Apperside in the North Riding of Yorks. Apperside is a hamlet in the parish of Wensley. The deposition is in the Consistorial Deposition Books, Diocesan Registry at Norwich (cited in Charles Edward Banks, "Genealogical Research in England - Metcalf, NEHGR, 80[1926]:313 [FHL #974 B2ne]).
MAR: No mar rec found. Amy Metcalf, probably the wife of Leonard Metcalf, was buried in Tatterford, 22 Dec 1602 (Frederick Johnson, ed, "A CompleteTranscript of the 1st Volume of the Parish of Tatterford" [transcript, 1893], 7 [FHL #894714 item 6]). Leonard was the minister of Tatterford and had come from Yorkshire. Virtually all Metcalfs in Tatterford were related to Leonard at this time.
BUR: Ibid, 9.
OCC: Minister

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Leonard married Amy about 1580. Amy was born about 1560; was buried on 22 Dec 1602 in Tatterford,Norfolk,Eng. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MAR: No mar rec found. Amy Metcalf, probably the wife of Leonard Metcalf, was buried in Tatterford, 22 Dec 1602, below. Leonard was the minister of Tatterford and had come from Yorkshire. Virtually all Metcalfs inTatterford were related to Leonard at this time. Date of birth is an approximation.
BUR: Frederick Johnson, ed, "A Complete Transcript of the 1st Volume of the Parish of Tatterford" (transcript, 1893), 7 (FHL #894714 item 6).

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BES: IGI

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CHR: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).
MAR #1: Ibid.
MAR #2: W. P. W. Phillimore, et al, eds, NORFOLK PARISH REGISTERS -MARRIAGES, 12 vols. (London, 1899-1936), Topcroft, 5:113 (FHL #942.61 K29n).
BUR: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).

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BEPS1: IGI

Thomas married Benslye, Elizabeth on 24 Sep 1591 in Heigham,Norfolk,Eng. Elizabeth was buried on 12 Jan 1605/1606 in Heigham,Norfolk,Eng. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MAR: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).
BUR: Ibid.

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BES: IGI

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BIRTH: No birth/chr rec found. William's father is unknown, but his grandfather was apparently Peter Elwyn of Wooddalling. The will of Richard Elwyn of North Walsham, 10 Aug 1583, proved 2 Sep 1583, shows that Richard is the brother of John and William Elwyn of Heigham (Consistory Court of Norwich, reg wills, 83:126 [FHL #094991]). The will of brother John Ellwyn of Heigham, 31 Dec 1598, proved Oct 1600, mentions his cousin Peter Barker, citizen and alderman of Norwich (Ibid, 96:166 [FHL #094923]). The will of Rev. John Elwyn of St. Michael's in Coslany, Norwich, 19 Mar 1568/9, proved 13 Sep 1569, mentions the children of Thomas Barker including the son Peter, then under 21 (Ibid, 76:228 [FHL #094904]). Rev. John Elwyn is the son of Peter Elwyn of Wooddalling, the testator of 1556. In summary, the wills of the brothers of William Elwin of Heigham show a connection to Peter Elwyn through the Barker family. Hence, it is believed that William is the son of an unknown son of Peter Elwyn who died before the latter's will was written in 1556. The will of Peter Elwyn of Wooddalling, 16 Jun 1556, proved 27 Sep 1557, mentions a grandson William Elwyn the younger, who is apparently this William (Consistory Court of Norwich, reg wills, 63:151 [FHL #094894]). Date and place of birth are approximations. For additional information, see G. Andrews Moriarty, "The Elwyns of Norfolk," MISCELLANEA GENEALOGICA ET HERALDICA, A. W. Hughes Clarke, ed, 5th series, 6(1926-28):17-32 (FHL #942 B2m).
MAR: No mar rec found. Children of William Elwyn and wife Alice were baptized in Heigham, 1563, 1566.
BUR: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).

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William married Alice about 1562. Alice was buried on 13 Feb 1602/1603 in Heigham,Norfolk,Eng. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MAR: No mar rec found. Children of William Elwyn and wife Alice were baptized at Heigham, 1563, 1566.
BUR: Heigham par reg (FHL #993968 item 2).

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BES: IGI