MY NOTES: At this point [9 Feb 2002] I did not have any info concerning William Erridge except his given name, surname and that his wife was Sarah West Atwell. I then received an Email from May Newman dated Saturday, February 09, 2002 1:05 PM
Just to set the picture:
1 Gen: At the end of the 1600's there was a Robert Erridge who married an Elizabeth,
2 Gen: then a Robert who married a Mary. This latter family had nine children,
3 Gen: one of whom was an Edward, who is my direct ancestor. He married a Mary Reynolds 1762.
3 Gen: Another son, Robert, who married a Mary Estes in 1754, is your direct ancestor. Your Robert was ch 04 Feb 1727 at Ringwould and married Mary Estes 21Jan 1754 at Deal.
4 Gen: Their second son, Nicholas, ch 23 Mar 1757m married a Mary Packer 06 Jan 1784 at Deal.
5 Gen: Their second son, Edward, ch 16 Nov 1798 married a Mary Ann Jarman 22 Jul 1823.
6 Gen: Their son, William Thomas, ch 10 Jan 1834, Deal married Sarah West Atwell, 27 Aug 1854 at Deal.I realize this is not the correct way to go about a "tree" but it gives you something immediately to look at. The Erridge men were for the most part mariners, living as they did on the east coast, in Deal and Ringwould. They also manned lifeboats, a very dangerous task, so if they weren't drowned while on their own tasks, they were likely to drown while assisting others. If you are interested in this aspect of their lives, I have a number of pages taken from The Heroes of Goodwin Sands which were sent to me by one of the researchers with whom I am in contact. I will gladly photocopy the sheets and send them by snail mail if you give me your address. May
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E-mail from Bob Hook dated Sunday, February 10, 2002 3:31 PM
"Hi Vicky, I don't know if May has mentioned me but I'm also descended from the Erridge's, and nearly forgot, my names Bob Hook. ...... I thought you might like a copy of the Last Will of Robert Erridge 1737. It might help with what your doing. I can't take any of the credit for it, that must go to Pat Davis who transcribed the original, as you'll see at the end of the Will , her husband is descended from one of Twins, and I'm from the other one.
Hope you find the attached will of interest. Best wishes. Bob, Newmarket, England" "The Last Will and Testament Of Robert Erridge 1737
Robert Erridge died in 1737 and is buried in Ringwould cemetary with his wife Elizabeth who died in 1731.This is the Last Will and Testament of me Robert Erridge of Kingsdown in the Parish of Ringwould in the county of Kent. Aforsaid made this eighth day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Seven and in the seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second by the grace of God, of Great Britain,Scotland and Ireland being defender of the Faith as followeth that is to say my wishes. I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Erridge the sum of fifty pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain to be paid to him by my executors hereafter named within three months next after my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Erridge the sum of thirty pounds of like lawful money to be paid to her by my said executors within twelve months next after my decease.Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Clayson wife of John Clayson the sum of twenty pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to her by my said executors within six months next after my decease.
Item. I Forgive my son-in-law Mark Redman the sum of five pounds which he now owes me.Item. I give and bequeath unto my grandchildren Elizabeth Redman, Ann Redman, Robert Redman, Sarah Redman, Mary Redman & Mark Redman equally to be divided between them share and share alike and to be paid to each of them by my said executors as they and each of them shall respectively attain the age of eighteen years the sum of twenty pounds of like lawfull money of Great Britain.
Item. All my Personal effects ?? wheresoever and of whatsoever from and after the payment of all my debts, Legacy's, funeral expenses and probate of this my last Will and Testament and all other evident? Charges following the execution thereof I give and bequeath unto my sons Shradrack Erridge and Edward Erridge their executors and administrators and assignes equally to be divided between them share and share alike and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons the said Shradrack Erridge and Edward Erridge Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all former and other Will's heretofore by me made.
In witness whereof I the said Robert Erridge the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Robert Erridge signed, sealed published and declared by the said Robert Erridge the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses in his presence and at his request. Ed.St.Leger(?) Gab Drayson.
Probate
The above registered Will of Robert Erridge deceased was proved the 1st day of July 1738 before the Rev. Richard Monins clerk lawful surrogate to the worshipfull George Lee Doctor of Laws Official General to the Rev. the Archdeacon of Canterbury lawfully registered by the Oath of Shadrack Erridge and Edward Erridge sons of the deceased and Executors herin named to whom Administration of the Goods chattels and credits of the said deceased was committed they being sworn well and truly to perform the same.
In the Name of God Amen
Transcribed by Pat Davis
Addlestone, Surrey , Jan 2000
wife of
Michael Davis 6xgreat grandson of Robert Erridge
and 4xgreatgrandson of John Erridge 19.7.1741 ** TwinTyped in Newmarket Suffolk in Feb 2000 by
Bob Hook 6xgreat grandson of Robert Erridge
and 4xgreat grandson of Edward Erridge 19.7.1741 ** Twin" "
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Information below found at http://www.ringwould-village.org.uk/ on 27 March 2002 by vlww.
The village of Ringwould lies on the A258 between Dover and Deal in the county of Kent, England. Ringwould can trace its beginnings back 2000 years, one of the oldest coins found in Kent was found in Ringwould. It is a small village numbering only 170 houses with a population of approximately 360.Church of St Nicholas Ringwould with Oxney: The church of St Nicholas was founded in the 12th Century. The present church, now over 800 years old, is situated on rising ground overlooking the English Channel. The building is thought to date from around 1130, the first Rector of Ringwould being recorded as Everadus in 1153. It is possible that a wooden building previously stood on the site as the village has had settlements since the Bronze Age, and Saxon graves were recorded nearby. The present building is certainly predated by the two mighty yew trees in the churchyard, the easternmost one having been aged as 1300 years and the other at 1000 years. Bell ringing. The church has six bells, these are normally rung before the morning service starting at 9am. For full details contact the Tower Captain: Patrick Macwilliam, Sunraker Back Street, Ringwould, DEAL Kent CT14 8HL Tel (+44) 01304 373888
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Information from May Newman.
"The Last Will and Testament Of Robert Erridge 1737
Robert Erridge died in 1737 and is buried in Ringwould cemetary with his wife Elizabeth who died in 1731.
...... Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Erridge the sum of thirty pounds of like lawful money to be paid to her by my said executors within twelve months next after my decease. Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Clayson wife of John Clayson the sum of twenty pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to her by my said executors within six months next after my decease. ......"
