Ancestry of Mary Tilden

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1. Mary¹ Tilden (Nathaniel², Thomas³, Richard⁴, John⁵ Tylden, Robert⁶, John⁷), daughter of Nathaniel Tilden and Lydia Huckstep, (#2849) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before May 20, 1610 (chr. date). Mary died in Massachusetts.

She married Thomas Lapham March 13, 1636/7 in Scituate, MA.⁽¹⁾ (Thomas Lapham is #2848.) Thomas was born circa 1610 in probably, Kent, England. Thomas died 1648 in Scituate, MA, at 38 years of age.⁽²⁾ Thomas's estate was probated October 1, 1651 in Plymouth Colony.⁽³⁾

She was christened May 20, 1610 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

Mary Tilden and Thomas Lapham had the following children:

• 2 i. Rebecca Lapham (#657). She married John Washbourne Apr. 16, 1679. (John Washbourne is #3501.)

  Rebecca was baptized March 15, 1644/5 in Scituate, MA.⁽⁴⁾

• 3 ii. Joseph Lapham (#658). Joseph was baptized September 24, 1648 in Scituate, MA.⁽⁵⁾

• 4 iii. Elizabeth Lapham (#659). Elizabeth was baptized May 6, 1638 in Scituate, MA.⁽⁶⁾

• 5 iv. Mary Lapham (#679) was born in Scituate, MA 1639. She married Joseph Bassett. (Joseph Bassett is #3503.) Joseph was born 1629. Joseph died 1712 at 83 years of age.

• 6 v. Thomas Lapham (#1424) was born in Scituate, MA circa 1643. He married Mary (Lapham). (Mary (Lapham) is #1425.) (Additional notes for Mary (Lapham)⁽⁷⁾) Mary died June 1709 in Scituate, MA.⁽⁸⁾

• 7 vi. Lydia Lapham (#681) was born in Scituate, MA before 1648. She married Samuel Bates Feb. 20, 1666.⁽⁹⁾ (Samuel Bates is #680.) Samuel was born circa 1649 in perhaps, Massachusetts.

8. Nathaniel² Tilden (Thomas³, Richard⁴, John⁵ Tylden, Robert⁶, John⁷) (#5698) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before July 28, 1583 (chr. date). Nathaniel died 1641 in Scituate, MA, at 57 years of age.

He married Lydia Huckstep circa 1606 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽¹⁰⁾ (Lydia Huckstep is #5699.) Lydia was born before February 11, 1587/8 (chr. date) in Tenterden, Kent, England. Lydia was the daughter of Stephen Huckstep and Winifred Hatch. Lydia died in Massachusetts. She was christened February 11, 1587/8 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽¹¹⁾

He was christened July 28, 1583 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Nathaniel's estate was probated September 6, 1641 in General Court, Plymouth Colony.⁽¹²⁾ Birth, death, and marriage dates from "The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy", Vol. III. Birthdate and parents IGI Batch 8479802-24; christening 28JUL1583 Batch 7210529-74.

Nathaniel Tilden and Lydia Huckstep had the following children:

• 9 i. Thomas¹ Tilden (#1603) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before October 23, 1608 (chr. date). Thomas was buried January 19, 1618/9 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened October 23, 1608 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• + 1 ii. Mary Tilden was born before May 20, 1610 (chr. date).

• 10 iii. Joseph Tilden (#1605) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before January 12, 1611/2 (chr. date). Joseph was buried March 15, 1611/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened January 12, 1611/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 11 iv. Sarah Tilden (#678) was born in Tenderden, Kent, England before June 13, 1613 (chr. date). Sarah died March 20, 1676/7 in Massachusetts, at 63 years of age.⁽¹³⁾ She married George Sutton March 13, 1636/7 in Massachusetts.⁽¹⁴⁾ (George Sutton is #1602.)

  She was christened June 13, 1613 in Tenderden, Kent, England.

• 12 v. Joseph Tilden⁽¹⁵⁾ (#676) was born in Tenderden, Kent, England before April 29, 1615 (chr. date). Joseph died May 1670 in probably, Scituate, MA, at 55 years of age. He married Elizabeth Twisden November 20, 1649 in Scituate, MA.⁽¹⁶⁾ (Elizabeth Twisden is #677.)

  He was christened April 29, 1615 in Tenderden, Kent, England.

• 13 vi. Stephen Tilden (#1604) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before March 31, 1617 (chr. date). Stephen was buried October 21, 1619 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened March 31, 1617 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 14 vii. Thomas Tilden (#1434) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before January 19, 1618/9 (chr. date). Thomas died 1705 in Marshfield, MA, at 86 years of age. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Bourne circa 1653 in probably, Marshfield, MA. (Elizabeth Bourne is #2357.) Elizabeth was born circa 1618 in maybe, Kent, England. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Bourne and Elizabeth Bassenden?. Elizabeth died December 12, 1663 in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony, at 45 years of age.⁽¹⁷⁾ He married Mary Holmes January 24, 1664/5 in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony.⁽¹⁸⁾ (Mary Holmes is #1435.) Mary was born probably before 1647.

  He was christened January 19, 1618/9 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 15 viii. Judith Tilden (#1606) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before October 22, 1620 (chr. date). She married Abraham Preble. (Abraham Preble is #1607.)

  She was christened October 22, 1620 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 16 ix. Winifred Tilden (#1051) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before October 20, 1622 (chr. date). Winifred was buried September 14, 1627 in Tenterden, Kent, England. She was christened October 20, 1622 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 17 x. Lydia Tilden (#1608) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before May 30, 1624 (chr. date). Lydia was buried September 15, 1624 in Tenterden, Kent, England. She was christened May 30, 1624 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 18 xi. Lydia Tilden (#1609) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before September 28, 1625 (chr. date). She married Richard Garrett. (Richard Garrett is #1610.)

  She was christened September 28, 1625 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 19 xii. Stephen Tilden (#674) was born in Tenderden, Kent, England before October 11, 1629 (chr. date). Stephen died August 22, 1711 in Scituate, MA, at 81 years of age.⁽¹⁹⁾ He married Hannah Little January 15, 1661 in Scituate, MA.⁽²⁰⁾ (Hannah Little is #675.) Hannah was born circa 1635 in Massachusetts. Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Little and Ann Warren. Hannah died May 13, 1710 in Scituate, MA, at 74 years of age.⁽²¹⁾

  He was christened October 11, 1629 in Tenderden, Kent, England.⁽²²⁾ According to conflicting evidence, he married Hannah Little January 25, 1661 in Scituate, MA.⁽²³⁾

20. Lydia² Huckstep (Stephen³, Lawrence⁴) (#5699) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before February 11, 1587/8 (chr. date). Lydia died in Massachusetts.

She married twice. She married Nathaniel Tilden circa 1606 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽²⁴⁾ (Nathaniel Tilden is #5698.) Nathaniel was born before July 28, 1583 (chr. date) in Tenterden, Kent, England. Nathaniel was the son of Thomas Tilden and Alice Bigge. Nathaniel died 1641 in Scituate, MA, at 57 years of age. He was christened July 28, 1583 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Nathaniel's estate was probated September 6, 1641 in General Court, Plymouth Colony.⁽²⁵⁾ She married Timothy Hatherly after 1640/1 in Scituate, MA. (Timothy Hatherly is #2235.) Timothy was born in England. Timothy died October 24, 1666 in Scituate, MA.⁽²⁶⁾ Timothy's estate was probated October 30, 1666 in General Court, Plymouth Colony.⁽²⁷⁾

She was christened February 11, 1587/8 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽²⁸⁾

Third Generation

21. Thomas³ Tilden (Richard⁴, John⁵ Tylden, Robert⁶, John⁷) (#11396) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England after 1541/2.⁽²⁹⁾ Thomas died June 1617 in Kent, England, at 74 years of age. Thomas was buried June 6, 1617 in Wye, Kent, England.⁽³⁰⁾

He married three times. He married Alice Bigge March 10, 1575/6 in Tenterden, Kent, England. (Alice Bigge is #11397.) Alice was born in Benenden, Kent, England. Alice was the daughter of Robert Bigge and Elizabeth (Bigge). Alice was buried May 13, 1593 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He married Elinor Hubbard November 13, 1593 in Tenterden, Kent, England. (Elinor Hubbard is #2371.) Elinor was born circa 1545 in maybe, Rolvenden, Kent, England. (Additional notes for Elinor Hubbard⁽³¹⁾) Elinor was buried July 22, 1601 in Ashford, Kent, England.⁽³²⁾ He married Alyce (Tilden) after 1602. (Alyce (Tilden) is #1599.) Alyce died after 1616/7.

Thomas's estate was probated June 20, 1617 in Consistory Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽³³⁾

Thomas Tilden and Alice Bigge had the following children:

• 22 i. Sara² Tilden (#1049) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before August 30, 1579 (chr. date). She married John Stranshame November 20, 1600 in Tenterden, Kent, England. (John Stranshame is #1048.) John was born circa 1575 in maybe, Kent, England.

  She was christened August 30, 1579 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 23 ii. Abigail Tilden (#1043) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before February 26, 1581/2 (chr. date). Abigail died in August 1582 at less than one year of age. Abigail was buried August 5, 1582 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽³⁴⁾ She was christened February 26, 1581/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• + 8 iii. Nathaniel Tilden was born before July 28, 1583 (chr. date).

• 24 iv. Joseph Tilden (#1046) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before November 28, 1585 (chr. date). Joseph died February 1641/2 in London, England, at 56 years of age. He was christened November 28, 1585 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 25 v. Hopestill Tilden (#1044) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before May 1, 1588 (chr. date). Hopestill died 1661 in Sandwich, Kent, England, at 73 years of age. He married Garthered Graunte August 3, 1613 in Sandwich, Kent, England.⁽³⁵⁾ (Garthered Graunte is #1045.) Garthered was born circa 1590 in maybe, Kent, England.

  He was christened May 1, 1588 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Hopestill's estate was probated February 9, 1661/2 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽³⁶⁾

• 26 vi. Theophilen Tilden (#1047) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before October 11, 1590 (chr. date). He was christened October 11, 1590 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 27 vii. Thomas Tilden (#1050) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before May 1, 1593 (chr. date). He was christened May 1, 1593 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Register of St. Mildred's Church in Tenterden has baptism in 1593 of Thomas son of Thomas Tilden 1 May.

Thomas Tilden and Alyce (Tilden) had the following child:

• 28 viii. Freegift Tilden (#1042) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before May 29, 1604 (chr. date). Freegift died after 1659/0. He was christened May 29, 1604 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

29. Alice³ Bigge (Robert⁴, Edward⁵, Robert⁶, Richard⁷) (#11397) was born in Benenden, Kent, England. Alice was buried May 13, 1593 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

She married Thomas Tilden March 10, 1575/6 in Tenterden, Kent, England. (Thomas Tilden is #11396.) Thomas was born after 1541/2 in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.⁽³⁷⁾ Thomas was the son of Richard Tilden and Elizabeth (Tilden). Thomas died June 1617 in Kent, England, at 74 years of age. Thomas was buried June 6, 1617 in Wye, Kent, England.⁽³⁸⁾ Thomas's estate was probated June 20, 1617 in Consistory Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽³⁹⁾ (See Thomas Tilden for the children resulting from this marriage.)

30. Stephen³ Huckstep (Lawrence⁴) (#11398) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England circa 1548. Stephen was buried June 20, 1633 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

He married Winifred Hatch February 14, 1584/5 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁴⁰⁾ (Winifred Hatch is #11399.) Winifred was born circa 1553 in Kent, England. Winifred was the daughter of Thomas Hatche and Joane (Hatche). Winifred was buried October 6, 1592 in Tenterden, Kent, England. His birth date was not recorded, but as the eldest, he must have been born between the marriage and the second son. The parish record of Tenterden says "Stephen Huckstepp a verie Auncient man was buried the 20th June" of 1633. This might refer to Stephen, son of Thomas. The will of his brother John in 1624 makes clear that Stephen, son of Lawrence, is the parent of Lydia.

Stephen Huckstep and Winifred Hatch had the following children:

• 31 i. Thomas² Huckstep (#2588) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England November 22, 1584. He married Mary Reeve March 28, 1611 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁴¹⁾ (Mary Reeve is #2589.) Mary was born circa 1590 in Kent?, England.

  Although NEHGR reports his christening as Stephen's son before the marriage to Winifred Wills, the will of John Hatche calls Thomas Huckstep the eldest son of his sister Winifred. The Huckstep Family, compiled by Larry A. James, says he was the father of two immigrants to Virginia, Walter and Samuel.

• 32 ii. John Huckstep (#1612) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before May 22, 1586 (chr. date). John was buried October 15, 1630 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁴²⁾ He was christened May 22, 1586 in Tenterden, Kent, England. John's estate was probated December 2, 1631 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁴³⁾

  There are problems with the dates reported at his death. NEHGR gives the year 1630 for the cited parish register entry of burial, "John Hucstepp 15 October." However, his will is written with the date "6 November 6 Charles." The reign of Charles began 27 March 1625, so the will date would be 6 November 1630. NEHGR reports a codicil added "15 August 1631," and states that the will was proved 2 December 1631. The dates given for the will are consistent within themselves; it appears that the burial date must be viewed with suspicion.

• + 20 iii. Lydia Huckstep was born before February 11, 1587/8 (chr. date).

33. Winifred³ Hatch (Thomas⁴ Hatche, John⁵, Thomas⁶ Hache (Hatch), Thomas⁷ At Hecche, John⁸) (#11399) was born in Kent, England circa 1553. Winifred was buried October 6, 1592 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

She married twice. She married Richard Wills June 18, 1576 in Tenterden, Kent, England. (Richard Wills is #870.) Richard died circa 1580 in Kent?, England. She married Stephen Huckstep February 14, 1584/5 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁴⁴⁾ (Stephen Huckstep is #11398.) Stephen was born circa 1548 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Stephen was the son of Lawrence Huckstep and Jone Pope. Stephen was buried June 20, 1633 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

Winifred Hatch and Richard Wills had the following children:

• 34 i. Jone² Wills (#1613) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before June 23, 1577 (chr. date). She was christened June 23, 1577 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 35 ii. Anne Wills (#1857) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England circa 1578 (chr. date). Anne died after 1627/8 in maybe, Hunton, Kent, England.⁽⁴⁵⁾ She married William Snatte. (William Snatte is #1858.) William died after 1627/8 in maybe, Hunton, Kent, England.

  She was christened 1578 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 36 iii. Susan Wills (#1614) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before February 15, 1579/0 (chr. date). She was christened February 15, 1579/0 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 37 iv. John Wills (#1615) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before July 23, 1582 (chr. date). John was buried November 14, 1582 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened July 23, 1582 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

38. Richard⁴ Tilden (John⁵ Tylden, Robert⁶, John⁷)⁽⁴⁶⁾ (#22792) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England circa 1515. Richard died circa 1566 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

He married Elizabeth (Tilden) in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. (Elizabeth (Tilden) is #1125.) Elizabeth was born in maybe, Benenden, Kent, England. Elizabeth died after 1565/6 in probably, Tenterden, Kent, England.

Richard's estate was probated May 15, 1566 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁴⁷⁾

Richard Tilden and Elizabeth (Tilden) had the following children:

• 39 i. John³ Tilden (#1126) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England after 1540/1.⁽⁴⁸⁾ John was buried January 29, 1625/6 in St. Mildred's, Tenterden, Kent, England. He married Patience Casslen January 23, 1569/0 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁴⁹⁾ (Patience Casslen is #1127.) Patience was born circa 1549 in probably, Tenterden, Kent, England. Patience was buried November 23, 1615 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁰⁾

• + 21 ii. Thomas Tilden was born after 1541/2.

40. Elizabeth⁴ (Tilden) (#1125) was born in maybe, Benenden, Kent, England. Elizabeth died after 1565/6 in probably, Tenterden, Kent, England.

She married Richard Tilden in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. (Richard Tilden is #22792.) Richard was born circa 1515 in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. Richard⁽⁵¹⁾ was the son of John Tylden. Richard died circa 1566 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Richard's estate was probated May 15, 1566 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁵²⁾ (See Richard Tilden for the children resulting from this marriage.) She has been thought by some authors to be the sister of Thomas Glover, as he was called brother in Richard Tilden's will. However, Thomas Glover made bequests to, and named, the children of his brother and three sisters, and made no mention of any sister Elizabeth, nor any Tilden.

41. Robert⁴ Bigge (Edward⁵, Robert⁶, Richard⁷) (#22794) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1500.⁽⁵³⁾ Robert died 1548 in Benenden, Kent, England, at 48 years of age.

He married Elizabeth (Bigge) in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. (Elizabeth (Bigge) is #22795.) Elizabeth was born circa 1510 in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. Elizabeth died in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.

Robert's estate was probated June 2, 1548 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁴⁾ Born during the reign of the first Tudor, King Henry VII, he lived through all of the reign of Henry VIII, and died under the boy king, Edward VI.

The identification of this Robert with the son of Edward Bigge is not proven, except by coincidence of place and age. His will was extracted by Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912): "The Will of Robert Bigge of Benenden, 13 January 1547/8. To be buried in the churchyard of the parish church of St. George the Martyr of Benenden. Alms to be distributed at the day of my burial. To wife Elizabeth, if she continue unmarried, all my stuff and household implements; if she marry again, half my stuff and household implements to my daughters, to be equally divided at age eighteen or day of marriage. To my wife all my corn and sundry livestock. To my son Walter two steers. To my sons Richarde and Thomas a heifer each at eighteen, and to my son John two steers at that age. All my cattle, wheat growing, and other moveables unbequeathed to be sold by my executrix and the money employed to pay my debts. I give to my wife Elizabeth my lease of churchfield, and make her executrix and William Fowle of Benenden overseer. My wife to redeem two pieces of land at Walkhurst, mortgaged to John Moyse of Byddenden for 10 pounds, and also to pay to Elizabeth Vsborne 40 pounds for which I stand bound.

"My last will regarding the disposition of all my lands and tenements. I will to Elizabeth my wife for life my messuage and garden at Benenden forstall and four pieces of land at Walkhurst, she releasing all her right of dowry in all my lands. The messuage and garden at Benenden forstall to go to my son John and his heirs at my wife's decease. To my son Richard and his heirs at my wife's decease four pieces of land at Walkhurst. My executrix to take the profits of all my other lands and tenements until they amount to 40 pounds, to be paid to Elizabeth, Dorothe, Elionor, and Alyce, my daughters, to each 10 pounds at day of marriage or age of twenty years. If any die before such day or age, reversion to the survivors, to be equally divided. After the said 40 pounds be levied I give to my son Thomas and his heirs forever my messuage and lands at the lane of Rolvenden and my half of a meadow called dukes mede in Tentwarden [Tenterden], of which Lawrence Day holds the other half, and a piece of marsh land at Frencham containing ten acres, my executrix to have the said lands until son Thomas come to the age of twenty-two. After the said 40 pounds be levied, to son Walter and his heirs forever seven pieces of land called the sixe acres, Wadyfeld, gardeyn of begtylte, the porteke, the upper shurfeld, the Longfelde, and the nether shurfeld, lying upon the den of Begtilte in Benenden, he to pay to my son Richard 20s. a year during the life of my wife and after he enter into the said land. After the said 40 pounds be levied, I give to son John and his heirs a piece of land called the field about the house and another called Euerynden's felde, both upon the den of Bigtilte. Witnesses: Willm Fowle his mark, John Asten, Lawrence Davy, and Henry Asten. Proved 2 June 1548 by the executrix named in the will. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol. 8, fo. 2.)"

Robert Bigge and Elizabeth (Bigge) had the following children:

• + 29 i. Alice³ Bigge.

• 42 ii. Walter Bigge (#1976) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1529.

  Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912) wonders if he might be "`Walter Bigge tailor,' the executor of Richard Tilden's will in 1565, and did he marry Marian Asten in 1554? There were several of this name."

• 43 iii. Richard Bigge (#1977) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1529/0.

• 44 iv. Thomas Bigge (#1978) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1529/0.

• 45 v. John Bigge (#1979) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1529/0.

• 46 vi. Elizabeth Bigge (#1980) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1529/0.

• 47 vii. Dorothe Bigge (#1981) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1529/0.

• 48 viii. Elionor Bigge (#1982) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1529/0.

49. Elizabeth⁴ (Bigge) (#22795) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England circa 1510. Elizabeth died in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.

She married Robert Bigge in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. (Robert Bigge is #22794.) Robert was born before 1500 in Benenden, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁵⁾ Robert was the son of Edward Bigge and Alice (Bigge). Robert died 1548 in Benenden, Kent, England, at 48 years of age. Robert's estate was probated June 2, 1548 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁶⁾ (See Robert Bigge for the children resulting from this marriage.)

50. Lawrence⁴ Huckstep (#22796) was born in probably, Kent, England circa 1520. Lawrence died 1556 in Tenterden, Kent, England, at 36 years of age.

He married Jone Pope August 17, 1546 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁷⁾ (Jone Pope is #22797.) Jone was born circa 1520 in probably, Kent, England. The Huckstep Family, compiled by Larry A. James in 1983, mentions, but does not quote, his will made in 1556 in Tenterden. Mr. James says Lawrence was probably a brother of Thomas Hucksteppe who made a will in 1558.

Lawrence Huckstep and Jone Pope had the following children:

• + 30 i. Stephen³ Huckstep was born circa 1548.

• 51 ii. Edward Huckstep (#2587) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before February 21, 1551/2 (chr. date). He was christened February 21, 1551/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 52 iii. John Huckstep (#2586) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before January 15, 1553/4 (chr. date). John was buried November 25, 1624 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁸⁾ He was christened January 15, 1553/4 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁹⁾ John's estate was probated February 17, 1624/5 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁰⁾ Elizabeth French (NEHGR V.67) abstracted his will: "The Will of John Huckstepp the elder of Tenterden in the County of Kent, Yeoman, 4 Nov. 22 James I (1624). "To my kinswoman Lydia Tilden, wife of Nathaniel Tilden, 5 pounds. To Thomas son of my brother Stephen Huckstepp 5 pounds. To my brother Stephen Huckstepp 3 pounds. To John son of my brother Stephen Huckstepp 10 pounds. To my kinswoman Susanna Witherden, wife of Henry Witherden, 10 pounds, and to their son Richard 20 pounds at twenty-one. "Residue of all my goods and chattels to my son Lawrence at twenty-one, my executor to have the use of said goods until that time, paying to my son for the use thereof 6 pounds for every 100 pounds worth, the money to be used to buy lands for my said son. If my son die before said age, reversion of said lands or money to John Huckstepp, whom I make my executor. "My last will concerning my lands and tenements in Tenterden and Snargate, which I give to my son Lawrence at twenty-one, and if he die without lawful issue, reversion to brother Stephen's son Thomas. "(Signed) The m'ke of John Huckstepp. Witnesses: Garret Haffenden and Robert Haffenden. Proved 17 Feb. 1624/5 by John Huckstepp. The will was contested, but upheld 5 Apr 1625. Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol.66 fo.381."

• 53 iv. Denis Huckstep (#2585) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before October 10, 1555 (chr. date). She was christened October 10, 1555 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁶¹⁾

54. Jone⁴ Pope (#22797) was born in probably, Kent, England circa 1520.

She married Lawrence Huckstep August 17, 1546 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁶²⁾ (Lawrence Huckstep is #22796.) Lawrence was born circa 1520 in probably, Kent, England. Lawrence died 1556 in Tenterden, Kent, England, at 36 years of age. (See Lawrence Huckstep for the children resulting from this marriage.)

55. Thomas⁴ Hatche (John⁵, Thomas⁶ Hache (Hatch), Thomas⁷ At Hecche, John⁸) (#22798) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1525. Thomas died 1568 in Tenterden, Kent, England, at 43 years of age.

He married Joane (Hatche). (Joane (Hatche) is #1075.) Joane was born circa 1525 in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England. Joane died in probably, Kent, England.

Thomas Hatche and Joane (Hatche) had the following children:

• + 33 i. Winifred³ Hatch was born circa 1553.

• 56 ii. John Hatche (#1616) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England circa 1555. John was buried March 31, 1629 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He married Dorothy Philpott. (Dorothy Philpott is #1860.) Dorothy died 1638 in Hollingbourne, Kent, England. Dorothy's estate was probated November 1, 1638 in Consistory Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁶³⁾

  John's estate was probated 1629 in Consistory Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁴⁾

• 57 iii. Katharine Hatche (#1861) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England circa 1557. Katharine died before 1629. She married Mr. Dunke. (Mr. Dunke is #1862.) He was born in probably, Kent, England.

• 58 iv. Eleanor Hatche (#1863) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England circa 1559. Eleanor died after 1627/8. She married Mr. Chittenden. (Mr. Chittenden is #1864.) He was born in probably, Kent, England.

• 59 v. Elizabeth Hatche (#1865) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England circa 1561. Elizabeth died before 1628.

• 60 vi. William Hatche (#11416) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before December 9, 1563 (chr. date). William died after 1610/1 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He married Anne Tilden July 26, 1587 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁵⁾ (Anne Tilden is #1991.) Anne was born before November 5, 1570 (chr. date) in Tenterden, Kent, England. Anne was the daughter of John Tilden and Patience Casslen. Anne died 1635 in maybe, Tenterden, Kent, England, at 64 years of age. She was christened November 5, 1570 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

  He was christened December 9, 1563 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Conflicting evidence states that he died before 1628 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 61 vii. Thomas Hatche (#1866) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England before June 30, 1565 (chr. date). Thomas died circa 1612 in St.Peter's, Canterbury, Kent, England. He was christened June 30, 1565 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Thomas applied for a marriage license to wed Margaret King September 22, 1587 in Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁶⁾ Thomas's estate was probated June 5, 1613 in Consistory Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁷⁾

62. Joane⁴ (Hatche) (#1075) was born in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1525. Joane died in probably, Kent, England.

She married Thomas Hatche. (Thomas Hatche is #22798.) Thomas was born circa 1525 in Sellinge, Kent, England. Thomas was the son of John Hatche the younger. Thomas died 1568 in Tenterden, Kent, England, at 43 years of age. (See Thomas Hatche for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Fifth Generation

63. John⁵ Tylden (Robert⁶, John⁷) (#45584) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1479.

John Tylden had the following children:

• + 38 i. Richard⁴ Tilden was born circa 1515.

• 64 ii. Thomasine Tilden⁽⁶⁸⁾ (#1947) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England circa 1515. Thomasine died after 1571/2 in perhaps, Benenden, Kent, England. She married Thomas Glover. (Thomas Glover is #1948.) Thomas died 1572 in Benenden, Kent, England. Thomas's estate was probated February 25, 1572/3 in Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁹⁾

65. Edward⁵ Bigge (Robert⁶, Richard⁷) (#45588) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1479.⁽⁷⁰⁾

He married Alice (Bigge). (Alice (Bigge) is #1081.) Alice was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.

The 1500 will of his sister Elizabeth mentioned his son Robert. No other document has been discovered to firmly connect him to the American line. A 1568 will of Edward Bigg of Benenden (Archdeaconry Of Canterbury, Vol.40 fo.179) has not yet been examined by the author.

Edward Bigge and Alice (Bigge) had the following child:

• + 41 i. Robert⁴ Bigge was born before 1500.

66. Alice⁵ (Bigge) (#1081) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.

She married Edward Bigge. (Edward Bigge is #45588.) Edward was born before 1479 in Benenden, Kent, England.⁽⁷¹⁾ Edward was the son of Robert Bigge. (See Edward Bigge for the children resulting from this marriage.)

67. John⁵ Hatche the younger (Thomas⁶ Hache (Hatch), Thomas⁷ At Hecche, John⁸) (#45596) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1495. John died circa 1536 in Sellinge, Kent, England.

John's estate was probated April 26, 1536 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁷²⁾

John Hatche the younger had the following children:

• 68 i. Johane⁴ Hatche (#1853) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1521.

• 69 ii. Agnes Hatche (#1854) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1523.

• + 55 iii. Thomas Hatche was born circa 1525.

• 70 iv. Alice Hatche (#1855) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1527.

• 71 v. Stephen Hatche (#1856) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1532. Stephen died 1607 in Sellinge, Kent, England, at 75 years of age. Stephen's estate was probated March 9, 1607/8 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁷³⁾

72. Robert⁶ Tylden (John⁷) (#91168) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1445.⁽⁷⁴⁾ Robert died circa 1480 in Benenden, Kent, England.

He married Alice (Tilden). (Alice (Tilden) is #1940.) Alice died after 1479/0 in perhaps, Benenden, Kent, England.

Robert's estate was probated July 11, 1480 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁷⁵⁾

Robert Tylden and Alice (Tilden) had the following children:

• + 63 i. John⁵ Tylden was born before 1479.

• 73 ii. Johane Tylden (#1942) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1479.

74. Alice⁶ (Tilden) (#1940) birth date unknown. Alice died after 1479/0 in perhaps, Benenden, Kent, England.

She married Robert Tylden. (Robert Tylden is #91168.) Robert was born before 1445 in Benenden, Kent, England.⁽⁷⁶⁾ Robert was the son of John Tylden and Joane (Tylden). Robert died circa 1480 in Benenden, Kent, England. Robert's estate was probated July 11, 1480 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁷⁷⁾ (See Robert Tylden for the children resulting from this marriage.)

75. Robert⁶ Bigge (Richard⁷) (#91176) was born in Benenden, Kent, England. Robert died 1500 in Benenden, Kent, England.

Robert's estate was probated September 15, 1500 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁷⁸⁾ Born during the forty year reign of the Lancastrian King Henry VI, he lived through the Yorkist years of Edward IV and Richard III, and died under the Tudor King Henry VII. Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912) extracted his will: "The Will of Robert Bigge of the parish of benynden, 1 July 1500. To be buried in the churchyard of the church of St. George in Benynden. To the high altars of the churches of Benynden and Bydinden 20d. each. To Agnes Watt and Johan lellysden my daughters. Willia' Dey, Harry bigge, harry Asten, and John Watt, my `feffers,' to deliver to Elizabeth my daughter two pieces of land lying at benynden in the parish of Rollynden, to her and her assigns for ever. The residue of all my goods I give to Thomas Bigge and Edward my sons, whom I make my executors. Witnesses: Robert Marden, Richard Astyn, Willia' Watt, Thomas lellysden, and others. Proved at Tenterden 15 September 1500 by the executors named in the will. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol. 8 fo. 2.)"

Robert Bigge had the following children:

• 76 i. Elizabeth⁵ Bigge (#1974) was born in Benenden, Kent, England. Elizabeth died 1500 in Benenden, Kent, England. Elizabeth's estate was probated September 15, 1500 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁷⁹⁾ Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912) extracted her will: "The Will of Elisabeth Bigge of benynden, 17 July 1500. To be buried in the churchyard of the church of St. George of benynden. To the high altar there 4d. To an honest priest to sing in the said church for my soul, my father's and mother's souls, and all Christian souls for half a year, 3 pounds 6s. 8d. To Elisabeth lellesden, my goddaughter, 10s. To Johane Watt, my goddaughter, a heifer. To Anne Benneman, Johane Bigge daughter of Stepyn bigge, Anne Mannyng, John Watte, James Watte, and Alice Watte, Robert bigge son of Edward bigge, and to the sons of Richard Astyn and Thomas lellysden, 12d. apiece. To Elisabeth Willard 4d. To Richard Hamond and Alson his wife 3s. 4d. To sister P'nell Astyn, Alice wife of Edward bigge, Johane lellysden, Johane A. Noke, Johane Marden, Johane Raynold, the two unmarried daughters of William Hart, and the wife of Richard Motard, gifts of clothing and pewter. Thomas Bigge and Edward bigge, my brethren, executors. Proved 15 September 1500 at Tenterden by the executors named. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol. 8, fo. 2.)"

• 77 ii. Agnes Bigge⁽⁸⁰⁾ (#1961) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1474. She married Mr. (John?) Watt. (Mr. (John?) Watt is #1962.) (John?) was born before 1474 in maybe, Benenden, Kent, England. Her children are postulated by Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912) apparently based on the list of names in her sister Elizabeth's will of 17 July 1500.

• 78 iii. Johan Bigge⁽⁸¹⁾ (#1967) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1474. She married Thomas Lellysden. (Thomas Lellysden is #1968.) Thomas was born before 1474 in Kent, England.

• 79 iv. Thomas Bigge (#1971) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1478.⁽⁸²⁾

• + 65 v. Edward Bigge was born before 1479.

• 80 vi. Parnell Bigge (#1972) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1482. She married Richard Astyn. (Richard Astyn is #1973.) Richard was born in Kent, England.

81. Thomas⁶ Hache (Hatch) (Thomas⁷ At Hecche, John⁸) (#91192) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1465. Thomas died after 1529/0 in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England.

Thomas's estate was probated December 31, 1534 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁸³⁾

Thomas Hache (Hatch) had the following children:

• 82 i. Agnes⁵ Hatche (#1841) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England. Agnes died after 1529/0.⁽⁸⁴⁾

• 83 ii. Margaret Hatche (#1842) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England. Margaret died after 1529/0.⁽⁸⁵⁾

• 84 iii. Alice Hatche (#1843) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England. Alice died after 1529/0.⁽⁸⁶⁾

• 85 iv. William Hatche (#1836) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1488. William died after 1529/0.

• 86 v. John Hatche the elder (#1837) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England. John died before 1519. He married Eleanor (Hacche). (Eleanor (Hacche) is #1838.) Eleanor died 1519 in Sellinge, Kent, England. Eleanor's estate was probated December 12, 1519 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁸⁷⁾

• + 67 vi. John Hatche the younger was born circa 1495.

87. John⁷ Tylden (#182336) birth date unknown. John died 1463 in Crotehole, Benenden, Kent, England.

He married Joane (Tylden). (Joane (Tylden) is #1937.) Joane died circa 1475 in Benenden, Kent, England. Joane's estate was probated April 1, 1476 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁸⁸⁾

John's estate was probated circa 1463 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁸⁹⁾

John Tylden and Joane (Tylden) had the following children:

• 88 i. Alice⁶ Tylden (#1945) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1437/8. Alice died after 1473/4.

• 89 ii. Agnes Tylden⁽⁹⁰⁾ (#1946) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1437/8. Agnes died after 1473/4.

• 90 iii. John Tylden (#1938) was born in Benenden, Kent, England before 1445.⁽⁹¹⁾ John died after 1479/0.⁽⁹²⁾

• + 72 iv. Robert Tylden was born before 1445.

• 91 v. Thomas Tylden (#1943) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1453/4. Thomas died after 1477/8. He married Margaret (Tylden). (Margaret (Tylden) is #1944.) Margaret died after 1478/9 in perhaps, Benenden, Kent, England.

92. Joane⁷ (Tylden) (#1937) birth date unknown. Joane died circa 1475 in Benenden, Kent, England.

She married John Tylden. (John Tylden is #182336.) John died 1463 in Crotehole, Benenden, Kent, England. John's estate was probated circa 1463 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁹³⁾ (See John Tylden for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Joane's estate was probated April 1, 1476 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁹⁴⁾

93. Richard⁷ Bigge⁽⁹⁵⁾ (#182352) was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. Richard died May 1474 in Benenden, Kent, England.

He married Agnes (Bigge). (Agnes (Bigge) is #1077.) Agnes died after 1413/4 in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.

Richard's estate was probated June 14, 1474 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁹⁶⁾ As he had two granddaughters born before 1474, it may be supposed that his eldest son was born around 1445, and perhaps Richard was born around 1420. That would have been just before the beginning of the forty year period when the last Lancastrian, Henry VI, was called King of England. He survived the royal uproars of that time, which most likely would have had little noticeable effect on a Kentish farmer. It's possible that he might have participated in the 1450 populist insurrection of Jack Cade, which arose in Kent, and ended with the participants, except the leader, returning unpunished to their homes. He died in the middle of the reign of the Yorkist King Edward IV. Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912) extracted his will: "The Will of Richard Bigge of the parish of Benynden, 12 May 1474. To be buried in the parish church of St. George of Benynden. To the fabric of said church, namely to the nave of it, 6s. 8d. To the high altar there 12d. I make my wife Agnes and Thomas Henley my executors to dispose of my goods for the health of my soul. Witnesses: John Bygge Senior, Richard Day, John Willarde Senior, and many others. [Translated from the Latin.]"

"This is my last will regarding my lands. My feofees to make an estate to Robert my son his heirs and assigns in my tenement called Bowmannys containing seven acres, my lands and woods called Strodes containing five acres, lying betwext Euvyndens Crosse and Hellynden on the north side of the street, a piece of land called Pettefeld containing five acres, two pieces of land called Southlands containing eight acres, and one acre lying in Maythammys marsh, he paying to my wife every year during her life four loads of wood and 26s. 8d., and to Thomas Bygge my son 20 marks.

"My feofees to make an estate to my son John in all my lands an tenements not before assigned, he to pay to my wife Agnes one hog, certain `pulleyn,' and 26s. 8d. yearly during her life, and to my son Thomas 20 pounds.

"My wife to have the west end of the hall of my principal tenement and her easement in the hall, kitchen, bakehouse, garden and lands, half the fruit in the garden during her life, pasturage for a cow and `fire and fleet' by the custom of the country, to be found by the said John.

"My feofees to sell a piece of land lying next to Thomas Frennche, and of the money to pay to Agnes, daughter of Robert Bygge, 26s. 8d., to Johane his daughter 6s. 8d., and the residue to amending the church way from the church to Walkhurst gate.

"Proved 14 June 1474 by the executrix named in the will, the other executor, Thomas Henley, renouncing. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol. 2, fo. 13.)"

Richard Bigge and Agnes (Bigge) had the following children:

• + 75 i. Robert⁶ Bigge.

• 94 ii. Thomas Bigge (#1958) was born in Benenden, Kent, England. Thomas died after 1478/9.

• 95 iii. John Bigge (#1959) was born in Benenden, Kent, England. John died circa 1479. He married Alice (Bigge). (Alice (Bigge) is #1975.) Alice died before 1479 in Benenden, Kent, England.

  John's estate was probated May 17, 1480 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁹⁷⁾ Elizabeth French (NEHGR, Jan. 1912) extracted his will: "The Will of John Bygg Jun' of Benynden, 21 October 1479. To be buried in the parish church of Benynden. To the high altar there 3s. 4d. To the high altar of Tenterden 20d. To Agnes Bygg my mother, whom I make my executrix, all my residue of my goods. Regarding my lands in Benynden willed to me by Richard Bygg my father, lately deceased, I give all of my lands and tenements to my mother for life, and after her death to be divided among all my sons at the age of eighteen years. If they all die before such age without lawful issue, reversion to my brothers Robert Bygg and Thomas Bygg, who on entering into the land shall pay 20 pounds as follows: 10 pounds to a priest to pray for a year in the church of Benynden for my soul, the souls of my father, my mother, and Alice my wife, and of the other 10 pounds, 5 marks to my sister Katherine and the residue in various gifts to the church. Proved 17 May 1480 by the executrix named in the will. (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol. 3, fo. 17.)"

• 96 iv. Katherine Bigge (#1960) was born in Benenden, Kent, England after 1473/4.⁽⁹⁸⁾

97. Agnes⁷ (Bigge) (#1077) birth date unknown. Agnes died after 1413/4 in probably, Benenden, Kent, England.

She married Richard Bigge. (Richard Bigge is #182352.) Richard was born in probably, Benenden, Kent, England. (Additional notes for Richard Bigge⁽⁹⁹⁾) Richard died May 1474 in Benenden, Kent, England. Richard's estate was probated June 14, 1474 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ (See Richard Bigge for the children resulting from this marriage.)

98. Thomas⁷ At Hecche (John⁸) (#182384) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1442. Thomas died in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England.

Thomas At Hecche had the following child:

• + 81 i. Thomas⁶ Hache (Hatch) was born circa 1465.

99. John⁸ At Hecche (#364768) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1415. John died circa 1464 in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England.

He married Agnes (At Hecche). (Agnes (At Hecche) is #364769.) Agnes was born circa 1415 in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England. Agnes died in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England.

John's estate was probated 1464 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽¹⁰¹⁾

John At Hecche and Agnes (At Hecche) had the following children:

• + 98 i. Thomas⁷ At Hecche was born circa 1442.

• 100 ii. John At Hecche (#1069) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1444.

• 101 iii. William At Hecche (#1070) was born in Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1446.

102. Agnes⁸ (At Hecche) (#364769) was born in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England circa 1415. Agnes died in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England.

She married John At Hecche. (John At Hecche is #364768.) John was born circa 1415 in Sellinge, Kent, England. John died circa 1464 in probably, Sellinge, Kent, England. John's estate was probated 1464 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽¹⁰²⁾ (See John At Hecche for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Notes and References

Index

(At Hecche)

(Bigge)

(Hacche)

(Hatche)

(Lapham)

(Tilden)

(Tylden)

Astyn

At Hecche

Bassett

Bates

Bigge

Bourne

Casslen

Chittenden

Dunke

Garrett

Glover

Graunte

Hache (Hatch)

Hatch

Hatche

Hatherly

Holmes

Hubbard

Huckstep

Lapham

Lellysden

Little

Philpott

Pope

Preble

Reeve

Snatte

Stranshame

Sutton

Tilden

Twisden

Tylden

Washbourne

Watt

Wills

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