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1. Marion Lucy Shakespeare, daughter of James Shakespeare and Charlotte Eleanor Pugh , was born on 22 Feb 1912 in Dudley, Worcs. and died about 1970 in ? Stockton On Tees, about age 58.

General Notes: Moved to Stockton on Tees and had at least three children, Barbara and possibly Peggy & possibly Jean.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 3 Oct 1917, Dudley.

Marion married John William Thomas Pearson , son of Edgar Percy Pearson and Ethel Rowley , on 7 Nov 1931 in Register Office, Dudley, Worcs. John was born on 3 Oct 1908 in Stourbridge, died on 31 Mar 1971 in Dudley, Worcs., at age 62, and was buried in Dudley, Worcs.

General Notes: Worked for Jones & Son, Monumental Masons, Wellington Road, Dudley, from the age of 14 to the time of his death, a total of 47 years. Many of the gravestones in the Dudley Cemetery bear examples of his work in the form of the lettering carved on them. At one point J W T Pearson was involved in restoring the stonework at Himley Hall, and presumably got to know members of the Earls family - J W T Pearsons eldest son was named Jeremy, after the Earls son who was killed in an air accident, according to family legend. Source: Jeremy M Pearson.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 18 Sep 1910, St Thomas, Stourbridge.

• Occupation. Stonemason.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Jeremy Malcolm Pearson (born on 5 May 1932 Dudley, Worcs.)
         ii.   Jean Maureen Yvonne Pearson (born on 24 Nov 1933 Dudley)
        iii.   Edward John Pearson (born in 1935 Dudley - died in 1948 , buried in Dudley Cemetery.)
         iv.   Eileen Pearson (born about 1942)

Marion married Ron .

General Notes: Shop opposite St. Thomas Church in Dudley

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. Butcher

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Barbara ()



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2. James Shakespeare, son of Ferdinando Shakespeare and Martha Crawford , was born on 13 Apr 1880 in Dudley, died on 15 May 1924 in Dudley, at age 44, and was buried on 21 May 1924 in Dudley.

James married Charlotte Eleanor Pugh .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Clifford Pugh Shakespeare (born in 1911 Dudley)
1        ii.   Marion Lucy Shakespeare (born on 22 Feb 1912 Dudley, Worcs. - died about 1970 in ? Stockton On Tees)
        iii.   Horace Shakespeare (born in 1919 Dudley)
         iv.   Lillian Shakespeare (born in 1920 Dudley)
          v.   Gwendoline Shakespeare (born in 1922 Dudley)
         vi.   Dorothy Eleanor Shakespeare ()
        vii.   Cyril Shakespeare (died in 1970)
       viii.   Wilfred Thomas Shakespeare (died in 1977)
         ix.   Ada May Shakespeare (born on 22 Mar 1905 Dudley)


3. Charlotte Eleanor Pugh, daughter of Thomas Pugh and Eliza Downing , was born on 17 Apr 1880 in Rowley Regis, Staffs, died on 29 May 1953 in Dudley, at age 73, and was buried on 4 Jun 1953 in Dudley.

Charlotte married James Shakespeare .



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4. Ferdinando Shakespeare, son of Edward Shakespeare and Caroline Henley , was born on 14 Oct 1845 in Dudley.

General Notes: Living next door to wifes father in 1881. Lived at 4 Tettenhall Street in 1881: Ferden Andrew SHAKESPEARE Head M Male 35 Dudley, Worcester, England Whitesmith Fire Irons Martha SHAKESPEARE Wife M Female 34 Dudley, Worcester, England Painter Unemployed (House) Benjn. SHAKESPEARE Son Male 13 Dudley, Worcester, England Scholar John Thos. Crawford SHAKESPEARE Son Male 5 Dudley, Worcester, England Scholar Martha Annie SHAKESPEARE Daur Female 3 Dudley, Worcester, England Scholar James SHAKESPEARE Son Male 1 Dudley, Worcester, England Scholar ----------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- Source Information: Dwelling 4 Tettenhall St Census Place Dudley, Worcester, England Family History Library Film 1341690 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 2877 / 86 Page Number 28 1

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1845.

• Residence: 1881, 4 Tettenhall Street, Dudley.1

• Occupation. Whitesmith - Fire Irons

Ferdinando married Martha Crawford .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Benjamin Shakespeare (born in 1868 Dudley)
         ii.   John Thomas Crawford Shakespeare (born in 1876 Dudley)
        iii.   Martha Annie Shakespeare (born in 1878 Dudley)
2        iv.   James Shakespeare (born on 13 Apr 1880 Dudley - died on 15 May 1924 in Dudley)


5. Martha Crawford, daughter of John Crawford and Martha Boden , was born in 1846 in Dudley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 2 Apr 1848, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Painter

Martha married Ferdinando Shakespeare .


6. Thomas Pugh, son of Thomas Pugh and Charlotte Griffiths , was born on 11 Sep 1838 in Dudley.

General Notes: Lived at 14 Turners Hill, Oakham, C.1871-81.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 12 Apr 1840, Saint Thomas, Dudley, Worcester, England.

• Occupation. Stoneminer (1871), Coalminer (1881)

Thomas married Eliza Downing .

Children from this marriage were:

3         i.   Charlotte Eleanor Pugh (born on 17 Apr 1880 Rowley Regis, Staffs - died on 29 May 1953 in Dudley)
         ii.   William B Pugh (born in 1860 Dudley)
        iii.   Sarah Ann Pugh (born in Feb 1861 Dudley)
         iv.   Maria Pugh (born on 2 Jan 1864 Dudley)
          v.   Eliza Pugh (born in 1869-1870 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         vi.   Mary E ("Polly") Pugh (born in 1871 Rowley Regis, Staffs)


7. Eliza Downing, daughter of Benjamin Downing and Ellen Eleanor Sherwood , was born in 1841 in Dudley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Occupation. Nailer

Eliza married Thomas Pugh .



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8. Edward Shakespeare, son of Edward Shakespeare and Mary Boxley , was born in 1821 in Dudley.1

General Notes: 1881 Census; Edward SHAKESPEARE Head M Male 61 Dudley, Worcester, England Blacksmith Caroline SHAKESPEARE Wife M Female 61 Dudley, Worcester, England Noah SHAKESPEARE Son U Male 19 Dudley, Worcester, England Blacksmith John RICKETTS Lodger M Male 54 Dudley, Worcester, England Baker Mary RICKETTS Lodger Wife M Female 41 Dudley, Worcester, England John RICKETTS Lodger Son Male 5 Dudley, Worcester, England Thomas DIEL Visitor Male 13 Dudley, Worcester, England Scholar Edward DIEL Visitor Male 11 Dudley, Worcester, England Scholar ----------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- Source Information: Dwelling 49 Mamble Census Place Dudley, Worcester, England Family History Library Film 1341690 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 2876 / 119 Page Number 23

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 30 Sep 1821, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Blacksmith

• Residence: 1881, 49 Mamble, Dudley, Worcs..1

• Occupation.1

Edward married Caroline Henley on 18 Apr 1840 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Mary Shakespeare (born in 1841 Dudley)
         ii.   Benjamin Shakespeare (born in 1843)
4       iii.   Ferdinando Shakespeare (born on 14 Oct 1845 Dudley)
         iv.   Andrew Shakespeare (born in 1846 Dudley)
          v.   Eliza(Beth) Shakespeare (born on 10 Sep 1847 Dudley)
         vi.   Edward Shakespeare (born on 12 Dec 1849 Dudley)
        vii.   Hellen Shakespeare (born in 1852 Dudley)
       viii.   Ann Shakespeare (born in 1854)
         ix.   Joseph Shakespeare (born in 1856)
          x.   Harriet Shakespeare (born in 1861 Dudley)
         xi.   Noah Shakespeare (born in 1863 Dudley)


9. Caroline Henley, daughter of Benjamin Henley and Eleanor Ellen Sheldon , was born in 1821 in Dudley.1

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 17 Jun 1821, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Caroline married Edward Shakespeare on 18 Apr 1840 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


10. John Crawford, son of James Crawford and Mary Turner , was born in 1822 in Dudley and died on 21 May 1883 in Dudley, at age 61.

General Notes: Lived next door to son-in-law, Ferdinando Shakespeare in 1881. Lived at Constitution Hill in 1861. Lived at 5 Tettenhall Street in 1881. Will pr. 2 July 1883 at Worcester. 1881 Census; John CRAWFORD Head M <Married> Male 59 Dudley, Worcester, England Fender Manufacturer Emp 4 Men & 2 Boys Martha CRAWFORD Wife M <Married> Female 60 Dudley, Worcester, England Harriett VICKERS Gr Daur Female 14 Dudley, Worcester, England Servant (D) ----------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- Source Information: Dwelling 5 Tettenhall St Census Place Dudley, Worcester, England Family History Library Film 1341690 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 2877 / 87 Page Number 29 1

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 7 Apr 1822, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Fender Manufacturer

• Residence: 1861, Constitution Hill, Dudley.2

• Residence: 1881, 5 Tettenhall Street, Dudley.1

• Occupation.1

John married Martha Boden on 23 Jun 1839 in Oldswinford, Worcs.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Mary A Crawford (born in 1841)
         ii.   Hannah A Crawford (born in 1843)
5       iii.   Martha Crawford (born in 1846 Dudley)
         iv.   Elizabeth Crawford (born in 1850)
          v.   Ruth Crawford (born in 1852)
         vi.   John Crawford (born in 1855)
        vii.   Matilda Crawford (born in 1857)
       viii.   James Crawford (born in 1860 Dudley)


11. Martha Boden, daughter of Thomas Boden and Elizabeth Elwall , was born in 1821 in Dudley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 29 Apr 1821, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Martha married John Crawford on 23 Jun 1839 in Oldswinford, Worcs.


12. Thomas Pugh .

General Notes: Lived at Shavers End in 1840.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. Miner

Thomas married Charlotte Griffiths on 25 Feb 1837 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

6         i.   Thomas Pugh (born on 11 Sep 1838 Dudley)


13. Charlotte Griffiths .

Charlotte married Thomas Pugh on 25 Feb 1837 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


14. Benjamin Downing, son of Isaac Downing and Hannah Percy , was born in 1817 in Dudley.

General Notes: Lived at The Minories, Dudley, in 1851. Lived at Prospect Row, Dudley, in 1861.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 25 Jan 1817, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Residence: 1881, 20 Campbell Street, Dudley.

• Occupation. Grinder (1851), Factory Engineer (1861), Whitesmith (1881)

Benjamin married Ellen Eleanor Sherwood on 14 Dec 1835 in Tipton, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Peter Downing (born in 1836 Dudley)
         ii.   Precilla Downing (born in 1840 Dudley)
7       iii.   Eliza Downing (born in 1841 Dudley)
         iv.   Emma Downing (born in Jun 1845 Dudley)


15. Ellen Eleanor Sherwood, daughter of William Sherwood and Roseanna Mills , was born in 1817 in Tipton, Staffs.

Ellen married Benjamin Downing on 14 Dec 1835 in Tipton, Staffs.



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16. Edward Shakespeare, son of Ferdinando Shakespeare and Sarah Ruston , was born in 1785 in Dudley.

General Notes: Lived at Woodside, Dudley, Worcs.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 16 Nov 1785, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Miner/Nailer

Edward married Mary Boxley on 22 Aug 1813.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Ferdinando Shakespeare (born in 1814 Dudley)
         ii.   Benjamin Shakespeare (born in 1814)
        iii.   Mary Shakespeare (born on 29 Aug 1815 Dudley)
8        iv.   Edward Shakespeare (born in 1821 Dudley)


17. Mary Boxley was born about 1785.

Mary married Edward Shakespeare on 22 Aug 1813.


18. Benjamin Henley, son of Edward Henley and Mary Littlewood , was born in 1798 in Dudley.

General Notes: Lived at Oakeywell Street, Dudley

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 18 Nov 1798, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Whitesmith

Benjamin married Eleanor Ellen Sheldon on 10 Sep 1820 in Kingswinford, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

9         i.   Caroline Henley (born in 1821 Dudley)
         ii.   George Henley (born in 1823 Dudley)


19. Eleanor Ellen Sheldon, daughter of Unknown and Maria Sheldon , was born in 1799 in Dudley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 25 Mar 1799, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Eleanor married Benjamin Henley on 10 Sep 1820 in Kingswinford, Staffs.


20. James Crawford was born about 1794.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. ? Miner

James married Mary Turner on 26 Feb 1815 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   John Crawford (born in 1817 Dudley)
         ii.   William Crawford (born in 1819 Dudley)
10      iii.   John Crawford (born in 1822 Dudley - died on 21 May 1883 in Dudley)
         iv.   James Crawford (born in 1825 Dudley)


21. Mary Turner .

Mary married James Crawford on 26 Feb 1815 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


22. Thomas Boden .

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. Miner

Thomas married Elizabeth Elwall on 10 Apr 1814 in Kingswinford, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   John Boden (born in 1814)
         ii.   William Boden (born in 1816)
11      iii.   Martha Boden (born in 1821 Dudley)
         iv.   Hannah Boden (born in 1823)
          v.   David Boden (born in 1827)
         vi.   Silas Boden (born in 1829)
        vii.   George Boden (born in 1831 Dudley)
       viii.   Elizabeth Boden (born in 1838)
         ix.   Frances Boden (born in 1841)
          x.   Thomas Boden ()


23. Elizabeth Elwall .

Elizabeth married Thomas Boden on 10 Apr 1814 in Kingswinford, Staffs.


28. Isaac Downing, son of Thomas Downing and Elizabeth Bate , was born in 1795 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 23 Aug 1795, Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Isaac married Hannah Percy on 18 Sep 1814 in Tipton, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

14        i.   Benjamin Downing (born in 1817 Dudley)
         ii.   Thomas Downing (born in 1815 Dudley)
        iii.   Isaac Downing (born in 1815 Dudley)


29. Hannah Percy .

Hannah married Isaac Downing on 18 Sep 1814 in Tipton, Staffs.


30. William Sherwood .

General Notes: Lived at Tipton.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. Miner/ Labourer

William married Roseanna Mills on 16 Oct 1809 in Tipton, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

15        i.   Ellen Eleanor Sherwood (born in 1817 Tipton, Staffs.)
         ii.   William Sherwood (born in 1815 Tipton.)
        iii.   James Sherwood (born in 1812 Tipton.)
         iv.   Thomas Sherwood (born in 1825 Dudley)
          v.   Hannah Sherwood (born in 1823 Dudley)
         vi.   Mary Ann Sherwood (born in 1820 Dudley)
        vii.   Thomas Sherwood (born in 1827 Dudley)


31. Roseanna Mills, daughter of James Mills and Eleanor Whitehouse , was born in 1791 in Tipton, Staffs.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 16 Jan 1791, Tipton, Staffs.

Roseanna married William Sherwood on 16 Oct 1809 in Tipton, Staffs.



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32. Ferdinando Shakespeare, son of William Shakespeare and Mary Purkins , was born in 1761 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 27 Sep 1761, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Ferdinando married Sarah Ruston on 12 Feb 1782 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Ann Shakespeare (born in 1782 Dudley)
16       ii.   Edward Shakespeare (born in 1785 Dudley)


33. Sarah Ruston was born about 1760.

Sarah married Ferdinando Shakespeare on 12 Feb 1782 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


36. Edward Henley, son of William Henley and Alice , was born in 1767 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 29 Nov 1767, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Whitesmith

Edward married Mary Littlewood on 9 Jul 1792.

Children from this marriage were:

18        i.   Benjamin Henley (born in 1798 Dudley)
         ii.   George Henley (born in 1802 Dudley)
        iii.   Edward Henley (born in 1805 Dudley)
         iv.   Joseph Henley (born in 1809 Dudley)
          v.   Sarah Henley (born in 1811 Dudley)
         vi.   Rebecca Henley (born in 1814 Dudley)


37. Mary Littlewood, daughter of George Littlewood and Ann Crump , was born in 1771.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 20 Oct 1771, Old Swinford, Worcs.

Mary married Edward Henley on 9 Jul 1792.


38. Unknown .

Unknown married Maria Sheldon .

Children from this marriage were:

19        i.   Eleanor Ellen Sheldon (born in 1799 Dudley)


39. Maria Sheldon, daughter of Benjamin Sheldon and Sarah Hollis , was born in 1779 in Dudley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 21 Jul 1779, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Maria married Unknown .


56. Thomas Downing .

Thomas married Elizabeth Bate on 21 Feb 1791 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Susannah Downing (born in 1792 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         ii.   John Downing (born in 1793 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
28      iii.   Isaac Downing (born in 1795 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         iv.   William Downing (born in 1799 Rowley Regis, Staffs - died in 1802 in Rowley Regis, Staffs)


57. Elizabeth Bate, daughter of Benjamin Bate and Mary Price , was born in 1762 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 13 Jan 1762, Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Elizabeth married Thomas Downing on 21 Feb 1791 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.


62. James Mills was born in 1769 in Tipton, Staffs.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 19 Dec 1769, Tipton, Staffs.

James married Eleanor Whitehouse on 18 Sep 1785 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

31        i.   Roseanna Mills (born in 1791 Tipton, Staffs.)


63. Eleanor Whitehouse .

Eleanor married James Mills on 18 Sep 1785 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.



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64. William Shakespeare, son of Edward Shakespeare and Ann , was born in 1711 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 11 Nov 1711, Dudley.

William married Mary Purkins on 7 May 1736 in Kingswinford, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Samuel Shakespeare (born in 1738 Kingswinford, Staffs)
         ii.   James Shakespeare (born in 1740 Dudley - died in May 1741 in Dudley)
        iii.   John Shakespeare (born in 1743)
         iv.   William Shakespeare (born in 1745 Dudley)
          v.   Jonas Shakespeare (born in 1747 Dudley)
         vi.   Ann Shakespeare (born in 1750)
        vii.   Mary Shakespeare (born in 1753 Dudley)
       viii.   Martha Shakespeare (born in 1757 Dudley)
         ix.   Elizabeth Shakespeare (born in 1759)
32        x.   Ferdinando Shakespeare (born in 1761 Dudley)


65. Mary Purkins, daughter of Thomas Purkins and Margaret , was born in Mar 1712.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 3 Jan 1713, Kingswinford, Staffs.

Mary married William Shakespeare on 7 May 1736 in Kingswinford, Staffs.


72. William Henley, son of William Henley and Hannah Davis , was born in 1749 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 28 May 1749, St. Thomas, Dudley.

William married Alice .

Children from this marriage were:

36        i.   Edward Henley (born in 1767 Dudley)


73. Alice .

Alice married William Henley .


74. George Littlewood, son of Unknown and Mary Littlewood , was born in 1733, died in 1774, at age 41, and was buried on 18 Dec 1774 in Old Swinford, Worcs.

General Notes: "Baseborn"

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 2 Jan 1733, Old Swinford, Worcs.

George married Ann Crump on 11 Jul 1768 in Old Swinford, Worcs.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   John Littlewood (born in 1769)
37       ii.   Mary Littlewood (born in 1771)
        iii.   Benjamin Littlewood (born in 1774)


75. Ann Crump .

Ann married George Littlewood on 11 Jul 1768 in Old Swinford, Worcs.


78. Benjamin Sheldon, son of William Sheldon and Sarah , was born in 1754 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 10 Mar 1754, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Benjamin married Sarah Hollis .

Children from this marriage were:

39        i.   Maria Sheldon (born in 1779 Dudley)


79. Sarah Hollis .

Sarah married Benjamin Sheldon .


114. Benjamin Bate, son of John Bate and Elizabeth Downing , was born in 1732 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 10 Dec 1732, Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Benjamin married Mary Price on 17 Apr 1754 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

57        i.   Elizabeth Bate (born in 1762 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         ii.   Benjamin Bate (born in 1776 Rowley Regis, Staffs)


115. Mary Price .

Mary married Benjamin Bate on 17 Apr 1754 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.



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128. Edward Shakespeare, son of Edward Shakespeare and Mary Emerton , was born in 1683 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 14 Oct 1683, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Edward married Ann .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Sarah Shakespeare (born in 1710 Dudley)
64       ii.   William Shakespeare (born in 1711 Dudley)
        iii.   Susannah Shakespeare (born in 1713 Dudley)
         iv.   Joseph Shakespeare (born in 1716 Dudley)
          v.   Mary Shakespeare (born in Sep 1718 Dudley - died in 1721 , buried in Kingswinford, Staffs)
         vi.   Sarah Shakespeare (born in 1719 Dudley - died in Feb 1721 , buried in Kingswinford, Staffs)
        vii.   Pheaby Shakespeare (born in 1722 Dudley - died in 1740 in Dudley)


129. Ann was born about 1685, died in 1747 in Dudley, about age 62, and was buried on 6 Jun 1747 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Ann married Edward Shakespeare .


130. Thomas Purkins .

Thomas married Margaret .

Children from this marriage were:

65        i.   Mary Purkins (born in Mar 1712)


131. Margaret .

Margaret married Thomas Purkins .


144. William Henley, son of William Henley and Mary Jukes .

William married Hannah Davis on 28 May 1749 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

72        i.   William Henley (born in 1749 Dudley)
         ii.   Hannah Henley (born in 1744 Dudley)
        iii.   Edward Henley (born in 1746 Dudley)
         iv.   Joseph Henley (born in 1751 Dudley)
          v.   Edward Henley (born in 1754 Dudley)
         vi.   James Henley (born in 1762 Dudley)
        vii.   Sarah Henley (born in 1757 Dudley)


145. Hannah Davis, daughter of John Davis and Hannah Guest .

Hannah married William Henley on 28 May 1749 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


149. Mary Littlewood, daughter of Jeremiah Littlewood and Ann , was born in 1707.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 14 May 1707, Old Swinford, Worcs.

Mary married (name unknown).

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Frances Littlewood (born in 1730 - died in 1734 , buried in Old Swinford, Worcs.)
74       ii.   George Littlewood (born in 1733 - died in 1774 , buried in Old Swinford, Worcs.)
        iii.   Richard Littlewood (born in 1739)


156. William Sheldon .

William married Sarah .

Children from this marriage were:

78        i.   Benjamin Sheldon (born in 1754 Dudley)


157. Sarah .

Sarah married William Sheldon .


228. John Bate .

John married Elizabeth Downing .

Children from this marriage were:

114       i.   Benjamin Bate (born in 1732 Rowley Regis, Staffs)


229. Elizabeth Downing, daughter of John Downing and Elizabeth Bissell , was born in 1696 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 12 May 1696, Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Elizabeth married John Bate .



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256. Edward Shakespeare, son of Edward Shakespeare and Sibilla/ Isabella Burrows , was born in 1658 in Dudley, died in Jul 1726 in Dudley, at age 68, and was buried on 17 Jul 1726 in Dudley.3

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 10 Oct 1658, St. Thomas, Dudley.3

Edward married Mary Emerton on 22 Oct 1679 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

128       i.   Edward Shakespeare (born in 1683 Dudley)
         ii.   Liddya Shakespeare (born in 1686 Dudley)
        iii.   Mary Shakespeare (born in Sep 1688 Dudley)
         iv.   John Shakespeare (born in 1691 Dudley)
          v.   Joseph Shakespeare (born in Apr 1693 Dudley)
         vi.   Joyce Shakespeare (born in 1696 Dudley)


257. Mary Emerton, daughter of Edward Emerton and Ann , was born in 1655 in Dudley, died in Aug 1728, at age 73, and was buried on 18 Aug 1728 in Dudley.3

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 30 May 1655, St. Thomas, Dudley.3

Mary married Edward Shakespeare on 22 Oct 1679 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


288. William Henley, son of William Henley and Eleanor , was born in 1700 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 7 Jul 1700, St. Thomas, Dudley.

• Occupation. Collier

William married Mary Jukes on 4 Jun 1720 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Sarah Henley (born in 1721 Dudley)
         ii.   Edward Henley (born in 1725 Dudley)
        iii.   Esther Henley (born in 1727 Dudley)
         iv.   Ann Henley (born in 1731 Dudley)
          v.   Mary Henley (born in 1734 Dudley)
         vi.   Elizabeth Henley (born in 1737 Dudley)
144     vii.   William Henley ()


289. Mary Jukes .

Mary married William Henley on 4 Jun 1720 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


290. John Davis, son of James Davis and Sarah , was born in 1701 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 29 Jun 1701, St. Thomas, Dudley.

John married Hannah Guest on 15 Jan 1722 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

145       i.   Hannah Davis ()


291. Hannah Guest, daughter of Isaac Guest and Elizabeth Matthews , was born in 1703.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 26 Jul 1703, Saint Thomas, Dudley, Worcester, England.

Hannah married John Davis on 15 Jan 1722 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


298. Jeremiah Littlewood died in 1724, and was buried on 28 Jul 1724 in Old Swinford, Worcs.

Jeremiah married Ann .

Children from this marriage were:

149       i.   Mary Littlewood (born in 1707)
         ii.   Thomas Littlewood (born in 1709)
        iii.   Aaron Littlewood (born in 1711 - died in 1773 , buried in Old Swinford, Worcs.)
         iv.   Joseph Littlewood (born in 1713)
          v.   Benjamin Littlewood (born in 1716)
         vi.   John Littlewood (born on 1 Jun 1721 Old Swinford, Worcs.)


299. Ann .

Ann married Jeremiah Littlewood .


458. John Downing, son of John Downing and Elizabeth Price , was born in 1661 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 13 Jan 1661, Rowley Regis, Staffs.

John married Elizabeth Bissell on 6 Oct 1685 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

229       i.   Elizabeth Downing (born in 1696 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         ii.   Mary Downing (born in 1690 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
        iii.   John Downing (born in 1686 Rowley Regis, Staffs)


459. Elizabeth Bissell .

Elizabeth married John Downing on 6 Oct 1685 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.



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512. Edward Shakespeare, son of William Shakespeare and Joyes Prise , was born in Jul 1636 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 2 May 1636-1637, St. Thomas, Dudley.3

Edward married Sibilla/ Isabella Burrows on 22 Oct 1657 in St. Thomas, Dudley.3

Children from this marriage were:

256       i.   Edward Shakespeare (born in 1658 Dudley - died in Jul 1726 in Dudley)
         ii.   Thomas Shakespeare (born in 1660 Dudley - died in 1708 in Dudley)

Edward married Alice . Alice was born about 1637.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Samuel Shakespeare (born in 1666 Kingswinford - died in 1666 in Kingswinford)


513. Sibilla/ Isabella Burrows, daughter of Robert Burrows and Ann Lagoe , was born in Aug 1637 in Kingswinford, died in Apr 1663 in Dudley, at age 25, and was buried on 28 Feb 1664 in St. Thomas, Dudley.3

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 24 Feb 1638, Kingswinford, Staffs.3

Sibilla/ married Edward Shakespeare on 22 Oct 1657 in St. Thomas, Dudley.3


514. Edward Emerton was born about 1628.

Edward married Ann .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Margery Emerton (born in 1649 Dudley)
         ii.   Edward Emerton (born in 1655 Dudley)
257     iii.   Mary Emerton (born in 1655 Dudley - died in Aug 1728 , buried in Dudley)
         iv.   Aron Emerton (born in 1658 Dudley)


515. Ann .

Ann married Edward Emerton .


576. William Henley .

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. Collier

William married Eleanor .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   William Henley (born in 1696 Dudley)
288      ii.   William Henley (born in 1700 Dudley)
        iii.   Mary Henley (born in 1703)
         iv.   Thomas Henley (born in 1706)
          v.   Alice Henley (born in 1708)
         vi.   Joseph Henley (born in 1711)
        vii.   Aron Henley (born in 1713)
       viii.   Betty Henley (born in 1716 Dudley)


577. Eleanor .

Eleanor married William Henley .


580. James Davis .

James married Sarah .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   James Davis (born in 1698)
         ii.   John Davis (born in 1700)
290     iii.   John Davis (born in 1701 Dudley)
         iv.   Sarah Davis (born in Mar 1702)
          v.   Edward Davis (born in 1704)
         vi.   Edward Davis (born about 1706)
        vii.   Daniel Davis (born in 1710)
       viii.   Sarah Davis (born in 1712)
         ix.   Joseph Davis (born in 1714)
          x.   Daughter Davis (born on 7 Dec 1718 Saint Thomas, Dudley, Worcester, England)


581. Sarah .

Sarah married James Davis .


582. Isaac Guest, son of Richard Guest and Elenor Smith , was born in 1672 in Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 18 May 1672, St. Thomas, Dudley.

Isaac married Elizabeth Matthews on 29 Jan 1697 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

291       i.   Hannah Guest (born in 1703)


583. Elizabeth Matthews .

Elizabeth married Isaac Guest on 29 Jan 1697 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


916. John Downing .

John married Elizabeth Price on 8 Dec 1660 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Children from this marriage were:

458       i.   John Downing (born in 1661 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         ii.   Mary Downing (born in 1665)
        iii.   Isaac Downing (born in 1672 Rowley Regis, Staffs - died in 1727 in Rowley Regis, Staffs)
         iv.   Josiah Downing (born in 1663 Rowley Regis, Staffs)


917. Elizabeth Price was buried on 11 Aug 1701 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.

Elizabeth married John Downing on 8 Dec 1660 in Rowley Regis, Staffs.



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1024. William Shakespeare, son of Edward Shakespeare and Ann , was born in 1605 in Rowley Regis, Staffs, died in 1682 in Dudley, at age 77, and was buried on 20 Jun 1682 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 3 Sep 1605, Rowley Regis, Staffs.3

• Occupation.4 Nailer

William married Joyes Prise on 13 Jan 1625 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Ales Shakespeare (born in 1625 Dudley)
         ii.   Elizabeth Shakespeare (born in 1627 Dudley)
        iii.   William Shakespeare (born in 1630 Dudley)
         iv.   Roger Shakespeare (born in 1633 Dudley - died on an unknown date in Dudley)
512       v.   Edward Shakespeare (born in Jul 1636 Dudley)
         vi.   Mary Shakespeare (born in 1639 Dudley)
        vii.   Henry Shakespeare (born in 1642 Dudley - died in 1708 in Dudley)
       viii.   Joyce Shakespeare (born in 1644 - died in 1647 , buried in St. Thomas, Dudley)
         ix.   John Shakespeare (born in 1647 Dudley)


1025. Joyes Prise, daughter of John Price and Elizabeth , was born in 1604 in Dudley, died in 1680 in Dudley, at age 76, and was buried on 8 Apr 1680 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 11 Aug 1604, Dudley.

Joyes married William Shakespeare on 13 Jan 1625 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


1026. Robert Burrows, son of Robert Burrows and Elizabeth , was born about 1611, died in Aug 1642 in Kingswinford, about age 31, and was buried on 13 Aug 1642 in Kingswinford.3

General Notes: No baptism has been found for Robert but there was only one Burrows family in Kingswinford at this time (fathers name also Robert) so there it is believed that this is the same family.

Robert married Ann Lagoe on 28 Oct 1632 in Kingswinford.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   William Burrows (born in 1634 Kingswinford)
513      ii.   Sibilla/ Isabella Burrows (born in Aug 1637 Kingswinford - died in Apr 1663 in Dudley)


1027. Ann Lagoe was born about 1611.

General Notes: There is a possible baptism at Rock, Worcestershire, 14 May 1611, Ann d. of John Lerego.

Ann married Robert Burrows on 28 Oct 1632 in Kingswinford.


1164. Richard Guest .

Richard married Elenor Smith .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   Isaac Guest (born in 1671)
582      ii.   Isaac Guest (born in 1672 Dudley)


1165. Elenor Smith .

Elenor married Richard Guest .



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2048. Edward Shakespeare, son of (Unknown) Shakespeare and Unknown , was born about 1580, died in 1634 in Dudley, about age 54, and was buried on 24 Mar 1634 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Edward married Ann .

Children from this marriage were:

          i.   William Shakespeare (born in Apr 1603 Rowley Regis, Staffs)
1024      ii.   William Shakespeare (born in 1605 Rowley Regis, Staffs - died in 1682 in Dudley)
        iii.   Mary Shakespeare (born in 1612 Rowley Regis, Staffs)


2049. Ann was born about 1580, died in 1636 in Dudley, about age 56, and was buried on 12 Apr 1636 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Ann married Edward Shakespeare .


2050. John Price, son of John Price and Agnes Cartwright .

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: Mar 1573, St. Thomas, Dudley.

John married Elizabeth .

Children from this marriage were:

1025       i.   Joyes Prise (born in 1604 Dudley - died in 1680 in Dudley)
         ii.   John Price ()
        iii.   Elizabeth Price (born in 1600 Dudley)
         iv.   John Price ()
          v.   William Price ()


2051. Elizabeth died in 1610 in Dudley, and was buried on 27 Aug 1610 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Elizabeth married John Price .


2052. Robert Burrows died in 1633, and was buried on 20 Nov 1634 in Kingswinford.3

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation.3 Weaver

Robert married Elizabeth .

Children from this marriage were:

1026       i.   Robert Burrows (born about 1611 - died in Aug 1642 in Kingswinford)


2053. Elizabeth died in 1633, and was buried on 5 Sep 1633 in Kingswinford.3

Elizabeth married Robert Burrows .



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4096. (Unknown) Shakespeare .

(Unknown) married (name unknown).

Children from this marriage were:

2048       i.   Edward Shakespeare (born about 1580 - died in 1634 in Dudley)
         ii.   John Shakespeare ()


4100. John Price .

General Notes: NB There is a probate inventory at Worcester for John Price, Miller, of Dudley, died 1612.

John married Agnes Cartwright on 1 Jul 1571 in St. Thomas, Dudley.

Children from this marriage were:

2050       i.   John Price ()
         ii.   Alice Price (buried on 30 Mar 1572 in St. Thomas, Dudley)

John married Margaret Aston on 26 Oct 1578 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


4101. Agnes Cartwright .

Agnes married John Price on 1 Jul 1571 in St. Thomas, Dudley.


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