Richard Blake

M, b. before 1 January 1563, d. before 24 April 1620
FatherJohn Blake "the Elder" b. 1521, d. b 10 Dec 1576
MotherJoan (?) d. b 17 Jun 1595
     Richard was born in Plainsfield, in the parish of Over Stowey, Somersetshire, England. He was christened there on 1 January 1563 in St. Peter & St. Paul Church.1 Riichard & his 1st wife had children: Elizabeth [10/26/1586] & Richard [1/29/1589]. His wife's name is unknown. She must have died soon after the birth of their son, Richard, leaving him a widow.2 Richard married 2nd Grace Napcott on 25 May 1589 in Over Stowey, Somersetshire, England, at St. Peter & St. Paul Church.3 Richard & Grace had children: Peter [1/06/1591-1/09/1591], James [1/12/1592], Joan [4/01/1593], Humphrey [12/14/1595], Anne [7/16/1598], John [5/15/1603] & Charity 2/02/1607.2 Richard departed this life in Stogumber, Somersetshire, England. He was buried on 24 April 1620 at Over Stowey, Somersetshire, England, in St. Peter & St. Paul Church.1

Citations

  1. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 93-.
  2. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 93 - These dates are batismal dates at Overstowey.
  3. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 93.