Richard Blake1

M, b. before 1 January 1563, d. before 24 April 1620
FatherJohn Blake "the Elder" b. 1522, 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.2 Richard & his 1st wife had children: Elizabeth [bapt. 10/26/1586] & Richard [bapt. 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.1 Richard married 2nd Grace Napcott on 25 May 1589 in Over Stowey 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. The above dates are all baptizmal dates at Over Stowey.4 Richard departed this life in Stogumber, Somersetshire, England. He was buried on 24 April 1620 at Over Stowey in St. Peter & St. Paul Churchyard.2

Family

Grace Napcott

Citations

  1. [S2180] Clifford I. Stott, Humphrey Blake [1494-1558] and his desendants in New England and South Carolina: Blake, Richards, Selleck, Torrey and Wolcott, pages 93.
  2. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 93-.
  3. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 93.
  4. [S1198] Clifford L. Stott, Humphrey Blake & His Descendants in New England & South Carolina, page 93 - These dates are batismal dates at Overstowey.