Margery Barley1
F, (circa 1607 - 16 July 1678)
| Charts | Pedigree for Stanley Russell McKinney |
| Relationship | 11th great-grandmother of James Jay McKinney. |
| Last Edited | 14 Apr 1999 |
| Reference | MMMMFFMMFMMMMFC |
| Researcher | 0 |
| Unrelated | 0 |
| Married Name | Stroud | |
| Birth* | circa 1607 | 1 |
| Marriage* | 13 February 1624 | Baydon, Wiltshire Co., England, Aldbourne Parish Church, where Thomas Mildenhall and Joane Stroud were married 12 Aug 1649, Wiltshire, England witness: jo: Wilde, Thomas Stroud 20 Jun 1668 signed J. Stroude 4) bond nos. Margery Stroud of Baydon widow and John Stroud of Kinbury - Yeaton Berks, tanner Margery swears to administer bound in ducentis et quadraginta [240?] etc. Margery (x) Stroud, Johannis (x) Stroud Wit: John Norris, Samuel Norris Probate 1668 [from index]” Commentary on the John Arundell Will and Renunciation/Commission Record I believe this John Arundell was the son-in-law of Anthony and Margery Stroud. He was in Shefford in Berkshire County, which is only about 6-8 miles southeast of Baydon, Wiltshire County. The “Margery Stroud of Baydon,” in this record confirms that this is the same Margery as the Margery who wrote her own will in Baydon 10 years later (1678). It is clear that this John Arundell married a daughter of our Anthony and Margery Stroud, because John Arundell referred to his “father-in-law Anthony Stroud.” But by 1678 when Margery wrote her own will, she mentioned no daughter with the last name of Arundell. This is likely because by 1678 this John Arundell had been dead ten years and his widow was probably remarried by then — possibly either Elizabeth to a Hickman or Anne to a Talmage. This Arundell will also mentions “uncle John Stroud,” revealing that our Anthony had a brother named John. These two brothers were executors for John Arundell’s estate. Of course, An-thony died before 1668, when his son-in- MARRIAGE RECORD OF ANTHONY STROUDE AND MARGERY BARLEY, 1624 (Baydon) – Ramsbury, Wiltshire, Bishops Transcripts, 1589-1640 (#1,279,421 No.6) Anthony Stroude and Margery Barley, 13 February 1624 Commentary on the Marriage Record of Anthony Stroude and Margery Barley Part of this marriage record is in very poor condition. Through the valiant efforts of my researcher, however, she was able to make out both names. The big challenge was the groom’s first name. She had to use a 65x magnification lens on the reader, which made it clearer. The “ony” in Anthony was completely missing, and the “Anth” was only partially there. Therefore she had to study very closely neighboring letters in the same handwriting, and in that process of tracing the letters she was able to decipher the “Anth” in Anthony. I believe “Anth” Stroude cannot be anyone but our own Anthony Stroud. This record is important because it 1) confirms the 1668 commission oath taken by “Margery Stroud, widow of Anthony Stroud,” 2) confirms that Anthony and Margery were married prior to the birth of our “Jone” — whose likely birth year is revealed in the following baptism record, and 3) provides for our family a brand new surname — Barley. But this surname is no big surprise, because in her 1678 will, Margery mentioned one of her two “kinsmen” as Stephen Barley., Principal=Anthony Jr Stroud1 |
| Note* | between 1659 and 1668 | Wiltshire Co., England, 2. WILL OF JOHN ARUNDELL AND RENUNCIATION/COMMISSION RECORD, 1659/68 — Wills and Admins, Consistory of Sarum, Diocese of Salisbury, Original Wills, A, 1584-1700, Box 1 (#97534): “1668 John Arundell, Shefford Brk, Bishop of Salisbury will bond comm renun 10578 estate of John Arundell of Shefford [yeoman - from index] 1) will dated 24 Jan 1659 sign: John (x) Arundell Wit: Symon (x) Arundel, Thomas Seamor to sons John and Benjamin (under 14 years) daughter Hester (40 pounds) son Symon (40 pounds) son Anthony (40 pounds) father-in-law Anthony Stroud & uncle John Stroud, executors overseers: Thomas Smith, John Blagrove jn (both of Little Shefford) 2) commission administration oath taken by Margery Stroud, widow of Anthony Stroud, deceased 27 Jul 1668 3) renunciation John Stroud renounces right to administer to his sister in law Margery witness: jo: Wilde, Thomas Stroud 20 Jun 1668 signed J. Stroude 4) bond nos. Margery Stroud of Baydon widow and John Stroud of Kinbury - Yeaton Berks, tanner Margery swears to administer bound in ducentis et quadraginta [240?] etc. Margery (x) Stroud, Johannis (x) Stroud Wit: John Norris, Samuel Norris Probate 1668 [from index]” Commentary on the John Arundell Will and Renunciation/Commission Record I believe this John Arundell was the son-in-law of Anthony and Margery Stroud. He was in Shefford in Berkshire County, which is only about 6-8 miles southeast of Baydon, Wiltshire County. The “Margery Stroud of Baydon,” in this record confirms that this is the same Margery as the Margery who wrote her own will in Baydon 10 years later (1678). The phrase “by Margery Stroud, widow of Anthony Stroud, deceased 27 Jul 1668” reveals Margery’s husband’s name, and thus the likely father of our Joane. A baptism record to be discussed later will confirm that this Anthony Stroud was indeed the father of our Joane. The date refers not to when Anthony died, but to when Margery took her oath of commission. It is clear that this John Arundell married a daughter of our Anthony and Margery Stroud, because John Arundell referred to his “father-in-law Anthony Stroud.” But by 1678 when Margery wrote her own will, she mentioned no daughter with the last name of Arundell. This is likely because by 1678 this John Arundell had been dead ten years and his widow was probably remarried by then — possibly either Elizabeth to a Hickman or Anne to a Talmage. This Arundell will also mentions “uncle John Stroud,” revealing that our Anthony had a brother named John. These two brothers were executors for John Arundell’s estate. Of course, Anthony died before 1668, when his son-in-law died, leaving John Stroud as sole executor. However, instead of assuming the role as sole executor of the estate, John handed his commission to his sister-in-law, Margery. It is unknown why he did that. Three names of John Arundell’s children — Anthony, Benjamin and John — are family names which are found among Margery’s children as well. All these common names strengthen the link between this will and Margery Stroud’s will. To summarize what we can glean from this record: 1) Anthony Stroud is revealed as Margery’s husband and therefore our Joane’s father, 2) Anthony died between 1659-1668, and 3) Anthony had a brother named John. , Principal=Anthony Jr Stroud2 |
| Will* | 1678 | WILL OF MARGERIAE STROUDE, 1678 — Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Registered Wills, Vol. 357, Reeve, 1678, Vol. 2, folio 88 (#92323): “1678 Margery Stroude, Baydon will PCC will 10454 will of Margery Stroud 28 May 1678 of Baydon, widow, aged and weak sons Anthony, Benjamin and John Stroude 10s apeece and 10s to each of their wives to my daughter Joane Mildenhall 30 to my daughter Elizabeth Hickman 30 to my daughter Anne Talmage 20 to my grandaughter Joane Mildenhall 5 to my grandaughter Mary Mildenhall 5 daughter in law Mary Stroude wife of my son Thomas grand-son Anthony Stroude son of my son Thomas, lands in Easthrope on the parish of Highworth, Wilts at the age of 21 years and if no heirs to his brothers Thomas, John, Benjamin residue to my son Thomas who is sole executor overseers: my kinsmen Stephan Barley and Benjamin Whittiatt [makes mark] witneses: John Adee, Anthony Ballard, David Madone probate to Thomas Stroud the son 1678.” Commentary on the Margeriae Stroude Will The strange spelling of “Margeriae” is found only in the heading of this will. But far more importantly the primary significance of this Baydon, Wiltshire County will of Margery Stroud’s is contained in the one all-important phrase — “my daughter Joane Mildenhall.” This one phrase should put to rest all notions that our Joane was the daughter of ANY Strodes in Somerset County. So we begin our research with this fact: our Joane Mildenhall’s mother was Margery Stroud. But this will of Margery’s is important also because it reveals the full listing of Joane’s brothers and sisters. That will prove critical as we explore and link with earlier records to determine our Joane (Stroud) Mildenhall’s father, as well as her paternal grandparents. Future research may determine exactly how Stephen Barley and Benjamin Whittiatt were “my kinsmen.” Margery’s executor was her son, Thomas. Margery had another son, Anthony. This latter name will prove to be Margery’s husband’s name also, as first revealed in the will of John Arundell and its accompanying “renunciation/commission record.” COMPLETE WILL WILL OF MARGERY STROUD, 1678 92323 Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Registered Wills, Vol 357, Reeve, 1678, Vol 2, folio 88: Each folio has a number of pages and wills. The following will begins on the bottom of the page marked folio 88: MARGERIAE STROWDE: In the name of God Amen the eight and twentyth day of May in the Year of our Lord God One thousand six hundred seventy and eight I Margery Stroude of Baydon in the county of Wilts widdow being aged and weake in body but of good and perfect memory and understanding I will be therefore given to Almighty God doe make ordaine and declare this my last will and testament in manner and forme following, Imprimus I give my soule unto Almighty God having through the meritts of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to have full pardon and remission of all my Sinnes and to be made partaker of everlasting life. And my Body I comitt to the Earth to be decently buryed as my executor herein after named shall think fitt. Item I give unto my to sonnes Anthony Stroude, Beniamin Stroude and John Stroude tenn shillings a peece and unto each of my said sonnes wyfes I give and bequeath tenn shillings. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Joane Mildenhall the sume of thirty pounds and one feather bed one feather bolster one covering one paire of sheets and one feather pillow. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Hickman the sume of thirty pounds and one feather bedd one feather bolster one covering one paire of sheets and one feather pillow. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Anne Talmage the sume of twenty pounds. Item, I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Joane Mildenhall ffyve pounds. Item I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary Mildenhall ffyve pounds, all which said sumes before mentioned to be given and bequeathed to my said sonnes and daughters and granddaughters. My will is and I do order and appoint that it shall be paid unto them within twelve monthes next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my said daughters Joane Mildenhall and Elizabeth Hickman and unto my daughter in law Marv Stroude wife of my sonn Thomas Stroude all my wearing apparrell to be equally devided betweene them. And my will is that my said daughters shall have the bedding and wearing apparrell or clothes quietly delyvered unto them by my executor within tenn dayes next after my decease. Item, I give and devise unto my grandson Anthony Stroude sonn of my said sonn Thomas Stroude all land with the appurtenances lying and being in Easthrope within the parish of Highworth in the said county of Wilts which I lately purchased of my said Thomas Stroude and Mary his wife together with all deeds and evidences and writings concerning the same to hold to him the said Anthony Stroude my said grandson and his heires imediately from and after he shall attaine to the age of one and twenty yeares for and during all the terme of yeares mentioned in the deed of purchase as shall be then to come and unexpired. And for want of issue of his body unto his brother Thomas Stroud and his heires and for want of issue of his body to his brother John Stroude and his heires, and for want of such issue to his brother and my grandson Beniamin Stroude and his heires and for want of issue of his body unto my owne sonne Thomas and his heires. Item my will is and I doe give and devise rents, issues and profitts of the said land towards the schooling education and breeding of my said sonn Thomas Stroude children untill my said grandson Anthony Stroude shall or should have attayned to the said age of one and twenty yeares. Item I give and bequeath to the Poore of the parish of Baydon the sume of tenn shillings to be distributed amongst them at my funerall by my executor herein after named. Item my will is and I doe so order and appoint that if any debts owing to mee at the time of my decease shall not or may not be receyved by my said executor but shall happen to be lost, that then every one of my legatees shall beare theire proportion of the losse according to theire legacyes. All the rest of my goods chattels and debte my funerall expenses being paid and discharged I give and bequeath unto my said sonn Thomas Stroude whome I do make ordaine and appoint sole executor of this my last will and testament. And I do desire my kinsmen Stephen Barley and Beniamin Whittiatt to be overseers of this my last will and testament to be the same performed, and for their paines therein to be taken I give and bequeath unto them ffyve shillings a peece. In witness whereof I the said Margery Stroude to this my last will and testament hath sett my hand and seale the day and yeare above written. The mark of Margery Stroude. Signed sealed published and declared by the said Margery Stroude to be her last will and testament in the presence of John Adee, Anthony Ballard, David Madone. Probatum, apud London fuit huiusmodi testamentum coram venerabili viro Henrico ffauconberve, legum Doctore Surrogato venerabilio et egregii vivi Domini Leolim Ieuk?ino militis legum etiam Doctoris Juris Prarogative Cantuaricusio magristi curadio comissarii legitime constitute sexto die mensis Augusti Anno dmi Millisimo sexientisimo septuagisimo octavo Juram. Thomae Stroude filii et executoris in huius modi testaments nominati cui comissa fuit administratio omnium et singulorum bonorum Juriam et creditorum dictie defunctae de bene et fideliter administrando eadem ad Sancta Dei Evangelia in debita Juris forma Jurat. [Rough translation: Probate, at London her will in this manner in-) the presence of the venerable ... man Henrico Fauconbery, surrogate ... legally constituted 6 day of the month August Anno domini one thousand six hundred seventy eight. Thomas Stroude son and executor in this will named with commission? her adminstration of all and singular legal? goods and credits of the said deceased of good and faithful administration , etc.]2,3 |
| Death* | 16 July 1678 | England1 |
Family | Anthony Jr Stroud | |
| Marriage* | 13 February 1624 | Baydon, Wiltshire Co., England, Aldbourne Parish Church, where Thomas Mildenhall and Joane Stroud were married 12 Aug 1649, Wiltshire, England witness: jo: Wilde, Thomas Stroud 20 Jun 1668 signed J. Stroude 4) bond nos. Margery Stroud of Baydon widow and John Stroud of Kinbury - Yeaton Berks, tanner Margery swears to administer bound in ducentis et quadraginta [240?] etc. Margery (x) Stroud, Johannis (x) Stroud Wit: John Norris, Samuel Norris Probate 1668 [from index]” Commentary on the John Arundell Will and Renunciation/Commission Record I believe this John Arundell was the son-in-law of Anthony and Margery Stroud. He was in Shefford in Berkshire County, which is only about 6-8 miles southeast of Baydon, Wiltshire County. The “Margery Stroud of Baydon,” in this record confirms that this is the same Margery as the Margery who wrote her own will in Baydon 10 years later (1678). It is clear that this John Arundell married a daughter of our Anthony and Margery Stroud, because John Arundell referred to his “father-in-law Anthony Stroud.” But by 1678 when Margery wrote her own will, she mentioned no daughter with the last name of Arundell. This is likely because by 1678 this John Arundell had been dead ten years and his widow was probably remarried by then — possibly either Elizabeth to a Hickman or Anne to a Talmage. This Arundell will also mentions “uncle John Stroud,” revealing that our Anthony had a brother named John. These two brothers were executors for John Arundell’s estate. Of course, An-thony died before 1668, when his son-in- MARRIAGE RECORD OF ANTHONY STROUDE AND MARGERY BARLEY, 1624 (Baydon) – Ramsbury, Wiltshire, Bishops Transcripts, 1589-1640 (#1,279,421 No.6) Anthony Stroude and Margery Barley, 13 February 1624 Commentary on the Marriage Record of Anthony Stroude and Margery Barley Part of this marriage record is in very poor condition. Through the valiant efforts of my researcher, however, she was able to make out both names. The big challenge was the groom’s first name. She had to use a 65x magnification lens on the reader, which made it clearer. The “ony” in Anthony was completely missing, and the “Anth” was only partially there. Therefore she had to study very closely neighboring letters in the same handwriting, and in that process of tracing the letters she was able to decipher the “Anth” in Anthony. I believe “Anth” Stroude cannot be anyone but our own Anthony Stroud. This record is important because it 1) confirms the 1668 commission oath taken by “Margery Stroud, widow of Anthony Stroud,” 2) confirms that Anthony and Margery were married prior to the birth of our “Jone” — whose likely birth year is revealed in the following baptism record, and 3) provides for our family a brand new surname — Barley. But this surname is no big surprise, because in her 1678 will, Margery mentioned one of her two “kinsmen” as Stephen Barley., Principal=Anthony Jr Stroud1 |
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Citations
- [S80] Dean Leornard, "Leonard GEDCOM," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (unknown address) to unknown recipient, April 1999.
- [S81] Unknown article title, Mendenhall Matters, unknown location, Vol. 6, No. 2.
- [S82] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Web Page"; http://www.mendenhall.org/mfa/ Mendenhall Family Association Surce Documents on April 1999, Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.