Elizabeth Blake

F, b. circa 1556, d. before 12 May 1624
FatherJohn Blake "the Elder" b. 1522, d. b 10 Dec 1576
MotherJoan (?) d. b 17 Jun 1595
     Elizabeth was born circa 1556 in Plainsfield, in the parish of Over Stowey, Somersetshire, England. She also went by the name of Isabell.1 Elizabeth married Robert Selleck on 9 October 1571 in Over Stowey at St. Peter & St. Paul Church.2 Robert & Elizabeth had children: Nicholas, John, Robert [m. Theophila Cox], William & David.3 Elizabeth's husband, Robert, died in 1623, leaving her a widow. Elizabeth made her will on 31 October 1623.4 Elizabeth departed this life in Lydeard St. Lawrence, Somersetshire, England. She was buried there on Sunday, 12 May 1624.2 Her will was probated on 14 January 1626.

Family

Robert Selleck d. 1623

Citations

  1. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 91.
  2. [S1197] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 199.
  3. [S1197] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, pages 201-202.
  4. [S1197] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 199 - Abstract of Will of Elizabeth Selleck dated: 31 October 1623 & probated: 14 January 1626 - will destroyed in the bombing of the war.