Jeffrey Fiske1,2,3

M, b. circa 1560, d. before 23 July 1629
FatherRobert Fyske b. c 1521, d. b 28 Jul 1602
MotherSibylla Gould
     Jeffrey was born circa 1560 in the parish of St. James, South Elham, County Suffolk, England. Jeffrey married Mary Cooke in England.4 Jeffrey & Mary had children: Samuel, Nathaniel, David [m. Sarah Smith], Clara [chr. 3/10/1594], Anne [chr. 10/__/1596, Elizabeth [chr. 4/22/1599], Martha [chr. 9/09/1602][m. Martine Underwood of Bentley] & Nathan [m. Susanna].4 Jeffrey made his will on 11 May 1629.

Jeffery Fiske "in the towne" of Great Bently (Great Bentley), co. Essex, yeoman, dated 11 May 1629. My soul to the Almighty God. To Samuel Fisk, my eldest son, living in Waybred (Weybread), co. Suffolk, my best suit of apparel. To Elizabeth Fisk, daughter of the said Samuel Fisk, 5s., to be paid at the end of her apprenticeship. I appoint David Fisk of Weley (Weeley, co. Essex) and Martine Underwood of Bentley executors, giving to them whatsoever remains at Bently, they paying all funeral expenses. (Signed) Jeffery Fysk. (Witnesses:) John Locke, the mark of Helen Hayes.5,6


Jeffrey departed this life in Great Bentley. His will was probated on 23 July 1629 at Colchester, County Essex, England.

Family

Mary Cooke

Citations

  1. [S1155] G. Andrews Moriarty, The Fiske Family, page 268 - Jeffrey Fiske b. ca. 1552; of St. James South Elmham, County Suffolk; m. Mary CookeCandler Pedigree]; will dated: 11 May 1629 proved: 23 July 1629; moved to Great Bently in later years & may have lived with daughter Martha Underwood; children of Jeffrey & Marie/Mary: [christened at St. James] Clara [3/10/1594], Anne [10/__/1596, Elizabeth [4/22/1599], Martha 9/09/1602.
  2. [S1144] Frederick Clifton Pierce, Fiske and Fiske Family, pages 47-48 - Jeffery Fiske m. Sarah Cooke, son, David [see will of his Uncle Eleaser]; will dated: October 1628 proved: 25 November 1628.
  3. [S1155] G. Andrews Moriarty, The Fiske Family, pages 268-269 - Jeffrey Fiske of St. James South Elmham, County Suffolk & Great Bentley, County Essex; m. Mary Cooke [Candler Manuscripts had maiden name]; Children: probably all born at St. James South Elmham - order uncertain - Samuel, Nathaniel [buried 1601 St. ames][not in Candler Manuscript], Mary, Nathan [died in New England 21 June 1676], Clara [baptized 3/10/1594], Lydia [died without issue], Anne [gaptized: 10/__/1596 St. James][m. William Bird of Kersey, County Suffolk][Candler Manuscripts say most of her 10 children died young], Elizabeth [baptized 4/22/1599][died without issue], David of Weeley, County Essex [died New England - will 1/22/1662][m. Sarah Smythe], Martha [chr. 9/09/1602][m. Martine Underwood of Bentley].
  4. [S1144] Frederick Clifton Pierce, Fiske and Fiske Family, pages 47-48.
  5. [S1150] G. Andrews Moriarty, The Fiske Family, page 435 - Will of Jeffery Fiske dated: 11 May 1629 & proved: 23 July 1629 Archdeaconry of Colchester [Somerset House, London], original will, Number 8.
  6. [S1144] Frederick Clifton Pierce, Fiske and Fiske Family, page - Archdeaconry of Colchester [Somerset House, London], original will, Number 8.