evidence of birth year:
age of 14 in 1767 Recusant Roll [see record # 1]Marriage to Mary BILLINGTON 2nd November 1778
Source: Lancaster, St. Mary's parish register:
George Swarbrick of Myerscough in this parish, miller and Mary Billington
of the same place, spinster were married in this church by banns this
second day of November in the year One Thousand seven
Hundred and seventy eight by me Jas. Watson.
This marriage was solemnised between us: George Swarbrick [signed]Mary Billington [her mark]
In the presence of: John [illegible]
[illegible signature]Marriage to Mary KITCHEN 12th June 1780
Source: Garstang, Churchtown, St. Helen's parish register:
Banns of marriage between George Swarbrick and Mary Kitchen were
published on the 28th day of May and the 4th and 11th days of June in
this year 1780 by me Jas. Fisher, vicar.The said George Swarbrick of the parish [four or five words obliterated,
followed by] County of Lancaster [corn miller] and the said Mary Kitchen
of the parish aforesaid spinster were married in
this church by banns on this twelth day of June in the year One Thousand
Seven Hundred and Eighty by me James Fisher, vicar.
This marriage was solemnised between us: George Swarbrick [signed]Mary Kitchen [her mark]
In the presence of : Henery Kitchen [sic] [signed]
John Ratcliff [signed]First eight children baptised at St. Thomas's Church, Claughton.
Most of the others baptised at St. Mary & St. Michael's Church, Garstang.Held mill and some land in Kirkland, freehold of Thomas BUTLER-COLE.
Tax assessed at 4s. 1d.
Source: Land Tax Assessments 1821.Will signed on 26th November 1823.
Will proved 9th September 1824, estate valued at less than £300.
Executors: Wife Mary & James KENYON, book-keeper.Transcript of the Will of George Swarbrick 1753 -1824
I, George Swarbrick of Kirkland in this parish of Garstang and County of
Lancaster Miller do make publish and declare this to be my last will and
testament in manner and form following that is to say
- First I order and direct that all my just Debts funeral and
testamentary expenses shall be paid off and discharged forth from and out
of my effects - As to for and concerning all that my Mill Buildings lands
and premises situate lying and being in Kirkland aforesaid which I hold
under Thomas Butler Cole Esquire Also as to for and concerning all my
stock in Trade Book Debts Household goods and Furniture Money Securities
for Money and all and every this rest residue and remainder of my
personal Estate and Effects whatsoever and whomsoever I hereby give and
bequeath all my [illegible word] right title and interst of use and unto
the said premises and personal estate unto my dear and loving wife Mary
and James Kenyon of Kirkland aforesaid Book-keeper upon the trusts
following that is to say Upon Trust to permit and suffer my said wife and
her Assigns to enjoy receive and take the annual benefit and advantage to
arise from whole thereof for her own use during the term of her natural
life. And from and immediately after the decease of my said wife then
upon Another Trust that So the said James Kenyon his executors or
Administrators shall and do reduce the whole of the said premises and
personal Estate into eleven equal parts or shares which I hereby give and
bequeath as follows that is to say one eleventh part thereof unto my son
William one other eleventh part thereof unto my son John one other
eleventh part thereof unto my son Richard one other eleventh part thereof
unto my son Thomas one other eleventh part thereof unto my son James one
other eleventh part thereof unto my daughter Margaret one other eleventh
part thereof unto my daughter Mary one other eleventh part thereof unto
my daughter Ellen one other eleventh part thereof unto my daughter
Isabella one other
eleventh part thereof unto and equally amongst the children of my late
son Robert and the remaining eleventh part thereof unto and equally
amongst the children of my late daughter Nancy - And I
hereby order and direct that my said sons William and James shall account
for and allow out of their shares for money already advanced to them as
follows that is to say William the sum of Twenty Pounds and James Eight
Pounds - And in case of any of my said sons and daughters shall happen to
die before they are entitled to receive their shares and leave lawful
living issue then I give the share of
him her and those so dying to their respective issue But in case any of
them shall happen to die before they be entitled to receive their shares
and leave no lawful issue then and in such case I give the
shares of them so dying unto my surviving sons and daughters and the
children of such of them as shall be [illegible word] dead but
nevertheless each sort of children shall be entitled to no more
thereof than their deceased parent would have been entitled to if living
- And it is my will and mind and I hereby order and direct that my
executor hereinstructed shall have full power to apply the
effects and money hereby given to my grandchildren in such manner as he
shall think most to their advantage - And lastly I hereby revoke all will
and wills by me at any time howsofore made and of this my last will and
testament do nominate constitute and appoint my said wife and the said
James Kenyon Executrix and executor. In witness whereof I the said George
Swarbrick the Testator have hereunto put my hand and seal this
twenty-sixth day of November in the year of Our Lord Christ one thousand
eight hundred and twenty three.There then follows the mark [not signature] and seal of George Swarbrick
[the mark itself appears rather weakly done, it is possible that George
was not in the best of health when he made it -
he had signed the register of his marriage to Mary Kitchen and his
marriage to Mary Billington]witnesses: Richd Crane
Thomas NobleOn the ninth day of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and twenty four this will of George Swarbrick late of Kirkland in
the parish of Garstang in the County of Lancaster Miller
within the Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Diocese of Chester who
departed this life on or about the sixteenth day of March one thousand
eight hundred and twenty four was proved in common form and
Mary Swarbrick widow and James Kenyon Book-keeper both of Kirkland
aforesaid were sworn well and faithfully to execute and perform the same
and soforth and that according to the best of the Knowledge
Information and belief of the said Mary Swarbrick and James Kenyon the
whole of the Goods Chattels and Credits of which the said Testator died
possessed within the Archdeaconry of Richmond in the
Diocese of Chester [exclusive of what the said testator might have been
possessed of or intitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons
and not beneficially and without deducting anything on
account of the Debts due and owing by and from the said Testator] were
under the value of Three Hundred Pounds.Before me James Pedder [signed]
[illegible word]At the time of George's death nine of his children were still living:
William, John, Richard, Thomas, James, Margaret, Mary, Ellen and
Isabella. Robert was dead, but had surviving children; Nancy was
also dead and she too had surviving children.
Land Tax Assessment 1825:
Land previously held from Thomas BUTLER-COLE by George Swarbrick,
before his death, continued to be held by Mary, valued for
assessment at 4s. 1d.
extract from the List of Papists 1767
Garstang Barnacre & Bonds
Robt. Goose husbandman age 22 1 year resident
Thomas Goose husbandman 20 ditto
John Goose 17 ditto
William Goose 14 dittoevidence of burial:
register of St Helen's, Garstang:
24th May 1828 Thomas Goose of Claughton [81 R.C.]
evidence of marriage:
register of Goosnargh Parish Church:
1762
15th February George Almond married Mary Lancaster
witness: Edward EdmundsonGeorge's occupation is given as "joiner", both he and Mary would
seem to have signed the register.extract from Recusant Roll 1767:
Goosnargh
32 George Almond age 30 occupation: carpenter 12 yrs resident
wife age 27
two [unnamed] children ages 4 & 2
1 [unnamed] boy apprentice age 12.
possible evidence of baptism and parentage:
Hambleton Parish Register:
Bap John son of Constantine & Mary Hodgson July 26 1747.
extract from Recusant Roll 1767:
Garstang Parish:
James Blackburn age 46 carpenter resident 20 years Nateby
Grace " age 46
Thomas " age 20 carpenter ditto
Edward " age 8
James " age 5
Mary " age 14
Ann " age 12
Isabel " age 10In addition to the above children there are the following two
entries from the burials register of St Helen's, Garstang:24th February 1767 Alice, daughter of James Blackburn of Nateby
10th March 1767 Dorothy, daughter of James Blackburn of Nateby.same source:
19th December 1779 Grace, wife of James of Nateby, carpenter.
Extract from Recusant Roll 1767:
Lancaster:
Wllm Lund husbandman age 30 Myerscough resident from birth
Jno Lund husbandman age 27 Myerscough ditto
Josh Lund husbandman age 24 Myerscough ditto
Frances Lund widow age 67 Myerscough resident 30 years.We can presume that this entry refers to Frances [maiden name
unknown] and her three sons all sharing the same household.
evidence of baptism:
Bremhill Parish Register:
1715/16 Ambrose son of George & Ann Lewis 20th March.evidence of burial:
Bremhill Parish Register:
1776 June 21st Ambrws [sic] Lewis.
Two possible sets of parents:
Joseph & Betty Cole 11th February 1798 Chippenham;
Francis & Sarah Cole 16th December 1798 Chippenham. [I.G.I.]
copy of the will of David Berry [source: Mr B.A.Thomas]
In The Name of God, Amen. I, David Berry of the parish of Sherston
Magna, in the county of Wilts., Miller, being weak in body but of
sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the
same, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner
and form following [that is to say]First, I give and devise to my Dear Wife Mary Berry the two
tenements with their appurtenances: situate in the centre of the
town of Sherston Magna aforesaid [Free Land]. Now in the occupation
of Thomas Berry and Wm Berry for her life, and after her decease I
give and bequeath the front dwelling house in the centre of the town
unto my son Cyrenus Saml. Berry and his heirs for ever, and also the
back dwelling unto my daughter Elizabeth Berry and her heirs for
ever.I give and devise my dwelling house, water corn mill and appurtances
[sic] belonging thereto unto my wife Mary Berry to dispose of it as
she may think proper, and also in the twelve months after my decease
I give and bequeath unto my son John Berry the sum of ten pounds of
lawful money of Great Britain, to be paid by enstallments [sic] as
it may be wanted, or as she may conveniently spare the same.Also I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Mary Berry, all my
household furniture etc. etc. in my dwelling house, and
appurtenances belonging thereto and all my other effects wheresoever
and whatsoever, and after the decease of my dear wife Mary Berry, I
will and direct that all that is then left and amount to, shall be
divided in six equall [sic] shares to my children, and that my
eldest son's John Berry's share shall be given to his son, my
grandson John Berry, for his own proper use and benefit, but in case
of his death before that event, that share shall go to his brothers
and sisters then living; also I give unto my son David Berry, my
silver watch, and all other my effects wheresoever and whatsoever I
give and devise to my beloved wife, hereby making and appointing my
said wife, whole and sole executrix, of my last Will and Testament
hereby revoking and make void all former wills by me publishing and
declaring this the only to be my last Will and Testament, in witness
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of Feby. in
the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven.The Mark of David Berry.
Signed, sealed, published and declared
by the said David Berry, in the presence of usCharles Trimnell Hitchings
The mark of Ann Hall
John Sayer.