Nicholas Arnold

     Nicholas was born in 1550 in Northover, Somersetshire, England. Nicholas was bound over and served as an apprentice tailor in his early years in the small village of Northover. Nicholas married Alice Gully, daughter of John Gully and Alice (?), circa 1570 in Northover, Somersetshire, England. Nicolas became quite skilled in his trade and after the birth of his oldest child, he moved to the larger town of Ilchester on the opposite bank of the Ivel River, near the ancient Roman Ford. There he became a prosperous merchant tailor until his death. His son William also entered the trade and became a part of his father's business. During his life Nicholas had been an influencial citizen of Ilchester as well as a member of the Guild of Tailors for nearly 50 years.² Nicholas's wife, Alice, died in April 1596 in Ilchester leaving him a widower. Nicholas married 2nd Grace (?). Nicholas departed this life on Thursday, 26 January 1622/23 in Ilchester at age 73 years. He was buried there in St. Mary Magdalen's Church.