William Symmes1,2

M, d. before 19 September 1582
     William was born. William married Catherine (?) circa 1547.3 He was truly a religious man and devout Protestant to the extent of endangering his life by openly expressing his beliefs during the reign of bloody Queen Mary [1553 to 1558]. Professionally, he owned an apothecary where the family resided at Canterbury, County Kent.3
William's wife, Catherine, died before 18 April 1560 in Canterbury, leaving him a widower.4 William married 2nd Sibill Tomson on 7 February 1563 in Canterbury at St. George's.5 William's wife, Sibill, died before 28 June 1573 in Canterbury, leaving him a widower. William married 3rd Mary Yngellram on 28 June 1573 in Canterbury at St. George's.6 William departed this life in the parish of St. Andrews, County Kent, England.4 He was buried there in St. George's on Sunday, 19 September 1582.

Family 1

Catherine (?) d. b 18 Apr 1560
Children

Family 2

Sibill Tomson d. b 28 Jun 1573
Children

Family 3

Mary Yngellram
Child

Citations

  1. [S127] John Adams Vinton, The Symmes Memorial: Biographical Sketch of Rev. Zechariah Symmes, Minister of Charlestown, 1634-1671, With the Genealogy & Brief Memoirs of Some of His Descendants: also embracing notices of many of the name, both in Europe & America, not connected with the family: and an autobiography., pp. 1-2.
  2. [S2296] Charles Almon Torrey, the Symmes Family in England.
  3. [S1348] Clarence Almon Torrey, The Symmes in England, page 68-69.
  4. [S1348] Clarence Almon Torrey, The Symmes in England, page 68-69.
  5. [S1348] Clarence Almon Torrey, The Symmes in England, page 68 - Marriages - 1562 Feb 7 William Sims and Sibill Tomson.
  6. [S1348] Clarence Almon Torrey, The Symmes in England, page 68 - Marriages - 1573 Jun 28 William Sym and Mary Yngellram.