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Southwest Virginia & Stokes County, NC

 

Charles Scarbrough

Male 1615 - 1695  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Charles Scarbrough was born in 1615 (son of Capt. Edmund Scarbrough and Hannah Smith); died in 1695; was buried on 22 Mar 1699 in Upwey, Dorset, England.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Capt. Edmund Scarbrough was born on 25 Dec 1584 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England (son of Henry Scarbrough II and Mary Humberstone); died on 9 Jan 1635 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Dec 1584, North Walsham,Norfolk,England
    • Confirm. of Arms: 10 Sep 1614, Norfolk, England; Confirmation of Arms and grant of Crest to 3 brothers Henry, John and Edmund, sons of Henry Scarburgh, by Segar
    • Father's Will: 1615, Norfolk, England; Edmund is not named in Henry's will. One possibility is that as the oldest son he had already been given his share of the inheritance. Oh, there could have been other reasons that prompted him to leave for America.
    • Migration: 1620, Virginia, United States
    • Notes: 1620; His wife Hannah, did not come to Virginia with him, but remained in England until he was settled and had prepared a place for her. She is listed as arriving in 1635 "brought over by her husband Capt. Edmond Scarborough, Accomack."
    • Will: 18 Jul 1625, St Martines in the Fields, England; To Charles, son of Edmond Scarburgh of Saint Martines in the Fields 3/ to buy him a gold ring. Exts & residuary legatees were Hannah, wife to Edmond Scarburgh of St Martins in the Fields and Edmond, son to said Edmond and Hannah.
    • House of Burgesses: 1629, Accomack County, Virginia; Was a member of the House of Burgesses 1629-1632. He was a Justice in 1631 and Commander or Chief Justice of the Plantation of Accomac in 1632
    • Sale: 13 Mar 1632, Accomack County, Virginia; Edmund Scarborough sells Wm Beby a cow, a heifer and a calf "all wilde cattle" Wit: William Mellinge,
    • Sale: 12 Mar 1633, Accomack County, Virginia; Edmund Scarborough sells Garrett Andrews 2 wild cattle. Witnessed by William Berriman and John Washborn
    • Sale: 28 Mar 1633, Accomack County, Virginia; Edmund Scarborough sells John Halloway 2 cows and a calf. Wit: Edmund Scarborough Liveinge Denwood
    • Sale: 10 Jun 1633, Accomack County, Virginia; Capt Edm: Scarborough sells Francis Martyne of Acchawmacke, planter, a heifer, Wit: William Mellinge. William Moreton
    • Court: Mar 1634, Accomack County, Virginia; Capt Scarborough to have his wearing apparel, furniture and bedding. The Clerk of the Court to order John Roles to deliver it to him....

    Notes:

    Birth:
    This is a baptismal date

    Died:
    Died intestate. Hanna Scarborough of Acchawmacke, widow, sells Capt, Thomas Graves a cow and calf Wit John Walton, Edm Scarborough (son? Would have been about 16)

    Capt. married Hannah Smith in 1614 in Norfolk, England. Hannah (daughter of Rev. Edmund Smythe and Alice Barry) was born in 1587 in London, Middlesex, England; died in 1645 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hannah Smith was born in 1587 in London, Middlesex, England (daughter of Rev. Edmund Smythe and Alice Barry); died in 1645 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jan 1594, St Lawrence Pountney, London, England
    • Will: Sep 1613, England; I Doe give and bequeath vnto my wedded wiffe Anna Mercer alias Smith whome I Doe constitute nomynate and appoint soule Executrix of this my last will and Testament
    • Will: 10 Jan 1616; I give vnto my Daughter Anne Scarbrough als [alias] Smith my best guilt Cuppe with a Cover to be Delivered to her presently after the provinge of my Will.
    • Will: 18 Jul 1625, St. Martines in the Fields, England; To Charles, son of Edmond Scarburgh of Saint Martines in the Fields 3/ to buy him a gold ring. Exts & residuary legatees were Hannah, wife to Edmond Scarburgh of St Martins in the Fields and Edmond, son to said Edmond and Hannah

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her maiden name was not Butler, although many claim so, but seems to be a mis-translation from a Robert Butler who was a servant of Edmunds. No proof he is the father of Hannah.

    Children:
    1. 1. Charles Scarbrough was born in 1615; died in 1695; was buried on 22 Mar 1699 in Upwey, Dorset, England.
    2. Col. Edmund Scarbrough was born on 2 Oct 1617 in St. Martin's in-the-Fields, London, England; died in May 1671 in Hedra CottageOccahannock Creek, Accomack County, Virginia.
    3. Henry Scarbrough was born in 1619; died in 1687.
    4. Ralph Scarbrough was born in 1620.
    5. Hannah Scarbrough was born in 1623; died in 1623.
    6. Katherine Scarbrough was born in 1628; died in 1688.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Scarbrough II was born on 21 Sep 1565 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England (son of Henry Scarbrough I and Elizabeth); died on 24 Aug 1617 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.

    Other Events:

    • Education: 3 Nov 1581, Cambridge, England; Adm. Scholar (age 17) @ Caius College, Nov. 3, 1581. S of Henry. Bapt. Sept 1565 at North Walsham, Norfolk. Schools North Walsham & Norwich. Married Mary, dau. of John Humberstone of London, Esq. Died Aug 24 1617. Father of the next of John & Samuel
    • Will: 5 Sep 1605, Norfolk, England; To every of the children of Henry Skarburghe, my son, viz: Henry, Samuel, John and Mary 5d. at 21 years of age.
    • Grant of Crest: 10 Sep 1614, Norfolk, England; Confirmation of Arms and grant of Crest to 3 brothers Henry, John and Edmund, sons of Henry Scarburgh I, by Segar on 10 Sep 1614.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    This is a Christening date.

    Died:
    Will proved 9 September 1617

    Henry married Mary Humberstone in 1583 in Norfolk, England. Mary (daughter of John Humberstone, Esq and Elizabeth) was born in 1568 in London, England; died in 1610 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Humberstone was born in 1568 in London, England (daughter of John Humberstone, Esq and Elizabeth); died in 1610 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.
    Children:
    1. 2. Capt. Edmund Scarbrough was born on 25 Dec 1584 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England; died on 9 Jan 1635 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    2. Mary Scarbrough
    3. Henry Scarbrough was born in 1590; died in 1609.
    4. Samuel Scarbrough was born in 1593; died in 1655.
    5. John Scarbrough was born in 1598.

  3. 6.  Rev. Edmund Smythe was born in 1564 in Harrow, Middlesex, England (son of Robert Smythe); died in 1617 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

    Other Events:

    • History: 1579, Cambridge, England; Edmund Smythe of Harrow on the Hill: son of Robert Smythe, mediocris fortunae. School, Harrow, three years, and Northolt (Northall) , one year. Age 15. Admitted sizar, Nov. 17 1579. Tutor, Mr. Rabbet, fellow. B.A. 1583-4M.A. 1588.
    • History: 1580, Continued from Above; Incorporated at Oxford, July 10, 1593. Scholor to L. Day 1587. Under-master of Merchant Taylors' School, 1588Head-master 1592-9. He then obtained a benefice and petitioned for a contribution for the first-fruits
    • Rector: 1590, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales; Rev. Edmund Smythe was rector of Tenbypreviously rector of Stackpole Elidyr, Pembrokeshire, Wales, and previously to that headmaster of the Merchant Taylors' School in London

    Rev. married Alice Barry on 23 Jul 1593 in St. Lawrence Pountney, London, England. Alice (daughter of Nicholas Barry, ll and Anne Lording) was born in 1575 in London, Middlesex, England; died in < 1630 in London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Alice Barry was born in 1575 in London, Middlesex, England (daughter of Nicholas Barry, ll and Anne Lording); died in < 1630 in London, England.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 22 May 1575, Saint Lawrence Pountney, London, England
    • Will: 20 Feb 1583, London, England; I giue and bequeath to & amounge the childrenn of my saide Sonne (in law) Barry 13 poundes 6 shillinges and 8 pence of lawfull monney of England, that is, to Alice Barrey fyve markes thereof...
    • Will: Apr 1604; To Edmond Smithe and Alice his wiffe my daughter eache of them Three poundes to make eache of them a Ringe with To Edmond and Anne her Children Sixe poundes Thirteene shillinges and ffower pence to be equallie Deuided betweene them
    • Will: 10 Jan 1616; All the rest of my goodes Cattells and Chattells moveable and vnmoveable of what kinde or nature whatsoever I give and bequeath vnto my wedded wife Alice Smith ...I give vnto my said wife my house which I lately bought of Thomas Barret with the garden...
    • Will: 26 Dec 1628; I doe giue vnto my daughter Alice wife of Mr. Price my gould Ringe with a painted Diamond and a kinge Henry Soveraigne of twentie shillinges To Edmond Smith sonne of my daughter Alice Twentie shillinges in monie

    Children:
    1. 3. Hannah Smith was born in 1587 in London, Middlesex, England; died in 1645 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    2. Dr. Edmund Smythe was born in 1599; died in 1654.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Henry Scarbrough I was born in 1521 in North Walsham, County Norfolk, England (son of John Scarbrough and Maude); died in Dec 1605 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 5 Sep 1605, Norfolk, England; To every of the children of Henry Skarburghe, my son, viz: Henry, Samuel, John and Mary 5d. at 21 years of age.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will proved 11 January 1606 Burial: 19 Jan 1605 Saint Nicholas Churchyard North Walsham

    Henry married Elizabeth in 1540 in England. Elizabeth was born in 1525 in England; died in 1616 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth was born in 1525 in England; died in 1616 in England.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 1 Feb 1615, North Walsham, Norfolk, England; To my loving mother, Elizabeth Skarburghe, a gowne cloath at 15s. a yard, to be worn in remembrance of me and my son, Samuel to pay her 40 shillings a year.

    Children:
    1. John Scarbrough was born in 1550; died in 1625.
    2. Ann Scarbrough was born in 1552; died in 1620.
    3. Mary Scarbrough was born in 1554.
    4. Elizabeth Scarbrough was born in 1556.
    5. Susan Scarbrough was born in 1558.
    6. 4. Henry Scarbrough II was born on 21 Sep 1565 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England; died on 24 Aug 1617 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.
    7. Edmund Scarbrough was born in 1570.
    8. William Scarbrough was born in 1572.

  3. 10.  John Humberstone, Esq was born in 1535 in Norwich, Norfolk, England; died in 1617 in Norfolk, England.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    The name Humberston means ‘from the local of Humberston’, a parish in Lincoln & is from the Old English Humbre + stone for “the boundary stone in the River Humber”.

    John married Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth
    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Humberstone was born in 1568 in London, England; died in 1610 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.
    2. Henry Humberstone
    3. William Humberstone
    4. John Humberstone

  5. 12.  Robert Smythe was born in 1540 in England.

    Other Events:

    • Note: 1000; No other info was found on Robert. His name is known because it is listed in the Biographical History of Gonville and Caius College, as being the father of Rev. Edmund Smith.

    Children:
    1. 6. Rev. Edmund Smythe was born in 1564 in Harrow, Middlesex, England; died in 1617 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

  6. 14.  Nicholas Barry, ll was born in 1550 in London, England (son of Nicholas Barry and ?); died on 15 Dec 1607 in Tickenham, Somerset, England.

    Other Events:

    • Note: 1000; Nicholas' son Lording was owned a theatre company and was a pirate, I added some notes about him behind this fact sheet.
    • Will: 7 March 1576; And whereas I have of late married my Daughter Anne vnto Nich[ol]as Barry....when they married my Daughters I gaue vnto them such small porc[i]on as I was hable to doe whereby my saide Daughters were advannced of theire partes of my goodes
    • Will: 20 Feb 1583, London, England; I require and pray my sayde sonne in lawe Nicholas Barrey, to leave the saide Leaze of the saide howse called the blewe Bore to my daughter his wife (and if she shall ouerlyve him) yf not, to one of her childrenn.

    Notes:

    Died:
    The above is a burial date

    Nicholas married Anne Lording on 5 Oct 1572 in St. Magnus the Martyr Parish, London, England. Anne (daughter of George Lording and Alice Smith) was born in 1555 in London, England; died in 1631 in Walkerne, Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Anne Lording was born in 1555 in London, England (daughter of George Lording and Alice Smith); died in 1631 in Walkerne, Hertfordshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 7 Mar 1576; And whereas I have of late married my Daughter Anne vnto Nich[ol]as Barry....when they married my Daughters I gaue vnto them such small porc[i]on as I was hable to doe whereby my saide Daughters were advannced of theire partes of my goodes
    • Will: 20 Feb 1583, London, England; I giue to the saide Anne Barrey my daughter my weddinge Ringe and my ringe with the blewe stone and my gowne furred wth [with]mynke (mink), praying her to leaue the same Ringes to her saide twoe daughters (yf (if) she dye before them.)
    • Will: Apr 1604; whereof I leaue and appointe to Anne my wiffe for soe muche to her Due by the said Custome.
    • Will: 26 Dec 1628, Walkerne, Hertfordshire, England; I doe giue vnto my daughter Alice wife of Mr. Price my gould Ringe with a painted Diamond and a kinge Henry Soveraigne of twentie shillinges To Edmond Smith sonne of my daughter Alice Twentie shillinges in monie

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will proved February 1631

    Children:
    1. Rev. George Barry was born in 1573; died in 1632.
    2. 7. Alice Barry was born in 1575 in London, Middlesex, England; died in < 1630 in London, England.
    3. John Barry was born in 1576.
    4. Edmund Barry was born in 1577; died in 1579.
    5. Lording Barry was born in 1580; died in 1629.
    6. Anne Barry was born in 1581.
    7. Matthew Barry was born in 1583.
    8. Helen Barry was born in 1586.




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