Richard Robins1
M, b. before 10 December 1599, d. before 3 January 1678
| Father | Richard Robins b. c 1564, d. b 19 May 1634 |
| Mother | Dorothy Goodman b. c 1579, d. b 20 Feb 1640/41 |
Richard was born in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened there on 10 December 1599 in St. Lawrence Church.2,3 Richard married Alice (?) in Long Buckby. Richard and Alice had children: Robert [1627], Grace [m. John Morton], & Elizabeth [m. Bobbington Bradley], Jemimah & Ann. On 15 July 1647, Richard hired his ex sister-in-law, Jane [Cornish] Puddington, widow of his brother Edward, to act as his attorney in retrieving debts owed him from Edward's estate. Their brother, Obedience had received the accounts of the estate and had taken over much of it. Jane was to use any method and/or court to collect the monies owed.4 Richard made his will on 27 May 1674 at Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England.
In his will he mentions son-in-law Bobbington Bradley, husband of daughter Elizabeth, daughter Jemimah, daughter Ann who was executrix, daughter Grace Morton wife of John Morton and their children Robins, Grace and Lydia. He mentions Mr. Thomas Robins, Clerke, Esq. and Jane Robins, late the wife of Francis Robins, my kinsman,and her two youngest daughters Ann & Elizabeth at age 12. He also metioned Thomas Eyre, son of my sister Contuiwe Eyre. And lastly, Kinsman William Marriatt, son of his sister Lemuell, and her husband Richard Marriatt of Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England.5
It is assumed his wife, Alice, has died, as she is not mentioned in his will. Thus, making him a widower. Richard departed this life in Long Buckby. His will was probated on 3 January 1678.
In his will he mentions son-in-law Bobbington Bradley, husband of daughter Elizabeth, daughter Jemimah, daughter Ann who was executrix, daughter Grace Morton wife of John Morton and their children Robins, Grace and Lydia. He mentions Mr. Thomas Robins, Clerke, Esq. and Jane Robins, late the wife of Francis Robins, my kinsman,and her two youngest daughters Ann & Elizabeth at age 12. He also metioned Thomas Eyre, son of my sister Contuiwe Eyre. And lastly, Kinsman William Marriatt, son of his sister Lemuell, and her husband Richard Marriatt of Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England.5
It is assumed his wife, Alice, has died, as she is not mentioned in his will. Thus, making him a widower. Richard departed this life in Long Buckby. His will was probated on 3 January 1678.
Family | Alice (?) d. b 27 May 1674 |
Citations
- [S2018] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties.
- [S2023] Robert W. Barnes, British Roots of Maryland Families II, page 188.
- [S506] Note: Church of England, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England parish register FHL microfiche 6127993, part 1. - p. 16 Richard son of Richard Robbens et ux bap. x Dec. 1599. [Courtesy of Fredric Z. Saunders,1234 Waterside Cove #21, Midvale, UT 84047-4293 - emil: e-mail address ]
- [S506] Note: Northampton Co., VA Deeds and Wills 3 [1645-1651], pp. 107-108. [Courtesy of Fredric Z. Saunders,1234 Waterside Cove #21, Midvale, UT 84047-4293 - email: e-mail address ]
- [S506] Note: Richard Robins will, Archdeaconry Court of Northampton Wills and Administrations 3rd Series, E:65, FHL microfilm 187620. Includes a bequest to to "kinsman William Marriot son of my sister, Lamuell and of Richard Marriatt" [Courtesy of Fredric Z. Saunders,1234 Waterside Cove #21, Midvale, UT 84047-4293 - emil: e-mail address ].