Meredith of Herefordshire
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Sarah Elizabeth MEREDITH
F, #51, b. about 1876
| Meredith Lineage | Samuel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Samuel MEREDITH b. about 1834 |
| Mother | Sarah MONNINGTON b. about 1834 |
Biography
Sarah Elizabeth MEREDITH was born about 1876.
| Relationship: | 4th great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
John MEREDITH
M, #52, b. about 1869, d. about 1869
| Meredith Lineage | Samuel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Samuel MEREDITH b. about 1834 |
| Mother | Sarah MONNINGTON b. about 1834 |
Biography
John MEREDITH was born about 1869. He died about 1869, at age ~0.1
| Relationship: | 4th great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S27] Ancestry.com England & Wales FreeBMD
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Josiah MEREDITH1
M, #53, b. before 1670, d. 1707
Biography
marr 1699 Josiah Meredith - Anne Whitcott
Josiah MEREDITH was born before 1670. He and Margaret WHETMORE were married on 29 December 1684 in Caynham, Shropshire. He and Anne WHITCOTT were married on 21 December 1699 in Lingen, Herefordshire.1,2 He died in 1707. He was buried on 19 March 1707 in Lingen, Herefordshire.3
According to family tradition, both Josiah and his wife died young, leaving two boys as orphans to be brought up in the charge of their uncle.. It is possible that the uncle was Ralph Meredith, who was a tenant on the Harley estate at Brampton Bryan.
Josiah’s parents aren’t known. However, a David Meredith of Lingen is listed in the 1665 Herefordshire Hearth Tax transcript, and is highly likely to have been a relative of Josiah, if not his father. Moreover, the Lingen parish register has entries for baptisms to parents David and Olive Meredith in 1664 and 1669, possible parents of Josiah.
The will of Josiah Meredith of Lingen on the County of Hereford [Farmer?] dated 1707 was proved in 1712, with the following details:
- Anne, wife, bequeathed house and backside, lately purchased from John Cooke deceased, and after her decease bequeathed to the survivor of David, John, Thomas, Josiah in that order
- Josiah, eldest son, (sole executor) all other houses and lands in Lingen
- Elizabeth, daughter, £5 to be paid within [10?] years after his decease
- Hannah, daughter, £10 when aged 21
- Hester, daughter, £10 when aged 21
- Mary, daughter, £10 when aged 21
- David, son, £10 when aged 21
- John, son, £10 when aged 21
- Thomas, son, £10 when aged 21
- executor [son Josiah] to provide sufficient maintenance, meat, drink and apparel to Anne and to Hannah, Hester, Mary, David, John and Thomas until those children are 21
Will dated 15 March 1706
Testator buried 19 March 1707
Inventory of goods 26 March 1707 value £47 11s 06d
Probate 13 May 1712 Ludlow.4,5,6
Josiah’s parents aren’t known. However, a David Meredith of Lingen is listed in the 1665 Herefordshire Hearth Tax transcript, and is highly likely to have been a relative of Josiah, if not his father. Moreover, the Lingen parish register has entries for baptisms to parents David and Olive Meredith in 1664 and 1669, possible parents of Josiah.
The will of Josiah Meredith of Lingen on the County of Hereford [Farmer?] dated 1707 was proved in 1712, with the following details:
- Anne, wife, bequeathed house and backside, lately purchased from John Cooke deceased, and after her decease bequeathed to the survivor of David, John, Thomas, Josiah in that order
- Josiah, eldest son, (sole executor) all other houses and lands in Lingen
- Elizabeth, daughter, £5 to be paid within [10?] years after his decease
- Hannah, daughter, £10 when aged 21
- Hester, daughter, £10 when aged 21
- Mary, daughter, £10 when aged 21
- David, son, £10 when aged 21
- John, son, £10 when aged 21
- Thomas, son, £10 when aged 21
- executor [son Josiah] to provide sufficient maintenance, meat, drink and apparel to Anne and to Hannah, Hester, Mary, David, John and Thomas until those children are 21
Will dated 15 March 1706
Testator buried 19 March 1707
Inventory of goods 26 March 1707 value £47 11s 06d
Probate 13 May 1712 Ludlow.4,5,6
Families
Children with Margaret WHETMORE d. December 1693
| Daughter | Elizabeth MEREDITH b. about 1685 |
| Son | Josiah MEREDITH b. about 1688, d. December 1735 |
| Daughter | Hannah MEREDITH b. about 1690 |
| Daughter | Esther MEREDITH b. about 1693 |
Children with Anne WHITCOTT b. about 1680
| Daughter | Mary MEREDITH b. about 1700 |
| Son | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Son | Thomas MEREDITH b. about 1706 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S100] Lingen Parish Registers CB 1660-1868, M 1660-1836 (Bishop’s Transcripts) - marriage entry for Josiah Meredith and Anne Whitcott
- [S101] Lingen Parish Registers CB 1660-1868, M 1660-1836 (Bishop’s Transcripts) - burial entry for Josiah Meredith
- [S68] Private communication: Ian Hillman from original documents of Pam Clark, - see www.anatpro.com/index_files/Page560.htm
- [S1384] 1665 Herefordshire Hearth Tax; https://www.woolhopeclub.org.uk/people/1665-hearth-tax
- [S1333] Herefordshire Archive and Records
| Last Edited | 11 December 2023 |
Anne WHITCOTT1,2
F, #54, b. about 1680
Parents
| Father | William WHITCOTT |
| Mother | Ann |
Biography
marr 1699 Josiah Meredith - Anne Whitcott
Anne WHITCOTT was born about 1680. She and Josiah MEREDITH were married on 21 December 1699 in Lingen, Herefordshire.1,3
Family
Children with Josiah MEREDITH b. before 1670, d. 1707
| Daughter | Mary MEREDITH b. about 1700 |
| Son | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Son | Thomas MEREDITH b. about 1706 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1037] Private communication from John Guast
- [S100] Lingen Parish Registers CB 1660-1868, M 1660-1836 (Bishop’s Transcripts) - marriage entry for Josiah Meredith and Anne Whitcott
| Last Edited | 20 February 2012 |
John MEREDITH
M, #55, b. about 1704, d. before February 1774
| Meredith Lineage | Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Josiah MEREDITH b. before 1670, d. 1707 |
| Mother | Anne WHITCOTT b. about 1680 |
Biography
John MEREDITH was born about 1704. He and Elizabeth were married. He died before February 1774 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.1
John Meredith was an Innholder of the New Tavern, Bull Street, Birmingham. The earliest reference to him is in the Gazette of 27 Jan 1745:
“Whereas the Bowling Green of Mr. Meredith, near New Hall, by this Town, was by some malicious Persons dug up in several Places on Wednesday Night last ; this is to give Notice, that whoever will discover the Persons concern'd in so doing, to Mr. Meredith, at the New Tavern in Bull Street, Birmingham, shall receive two Guineas Reward ; or if either of the Persons will discover his Accomplices, so that they be brought to Justice, he shall receive the same Reward, and a free Pardon."
He was Innholder of the New Tavern for at least 27 years. A newspaper report in 1772 announces a meeting of bankruptcy commissioners to be held “at the House of John Meredith, known by the Name of the New Tavern, situate in Bull-Street in Birmingham”, for the purpose of distributing dividends to a bankrupt's creditors. Other such announcements of bankruptcy meetings give the named contact as John Meredith, Attorney-at-Law, so his son was clearly using the Inn for some public business meetings (as was the custom).
John Meredith made a Will dated 20 September 1772 in which he bequeathed (a) a share in “the Navigation” to his son John (using money held by Mr Capper to pay Mr Bentley) and (b) all real and personal estate to be divided equally between his wife and three children John, Sarah and Phebe. The witnesses to the will were Samuel Meredith, Hannah Stephens and Sarah Meredith. Unfortunately he failed to name any executors, which led to some delay in the administration of the estate. In a Court document of 2 Feb 1774 Elizabeth Meredith, “relict of John Meredith late of Birmingham Innholder”, renounced letters of administration. Subsequently, on 9 Jan 1783, his daughter Sarah was required by the Court to make an inventory of the personal estate, her husband Isaac Whitehouse having deposited £500 with the court as escrow. Finally, probate was granted on 11 Jan 1783 at Lichfield Consistory Court.
He is possibly the John Meredith buried on 12 Oct 1772 at Birmingham, St Philip.2,3,4,5
“Whereas the Bowling Green of Mr. Meredith, near New Hall, by this Town, was by some malicious Persons dug up in several Places on Wednesday Night last ; this is to give Notice, that whoever will discover the Persons concern'd in so doing, to Mr. Meredith, at the New Tavern in Bull Street, Birmingham, shall receive two Guineas Reward ; or if either of the Persons will discover his Accomplices, so that they be brought to Justice, he shall receive the same Reward, and a free Pardon."
He was Innholder of the New Tavern for at least 27 years. A newspaper report in 1772 announces a meeting of bankruptcy commissioners to be held “at the House of John Meredith, known by the Name of the New Tavern, situate in Bull-Street in Birmingham”, for the purpose of distributing dividends to a bankrupt's creditors. Other such announcements of bankruptcy meetings give the named contact as John Meredith, Attorney-at-Law, so his son was clearly using the Inn for some public business meetings (as was the custom).
John Meredith made a Will dated 20 September 1772 in which he bequeathed (a) a share in “the Navigation” to his son John (using money held by Mr Capper to pay Mr Bentley) and (b) all real and personal estate to be divided equally between his wife and three children John, Sarah and Phebe. The witnesses to the will were Samuel Meredith, Hannah Stephens and Sarah Meredith. Unfortunately he failed to name any executors, which led to some delay in the administration of the estate. In a Court document of 2 Feb 1774 Elizabeth Meredith, “relict of John Meredith late of Birmingham Innholder”, renounced letters of administration. Subsequently, on 9 Jan 1783, his daughter Sarah was required by the Court to make an inventory of the personal estate, her husband Isaac Whitehouse having deposited £500 with the court as escrow. Finally, probate was granted on 11 Jan 1783 at Lichfield Consistory Court.
He is possibly the John Meredith buried on 12 Oct 1772 at Birmingham, St Philip.2,3,4,5
Family
Children with Elizabeth d. about March 1792
| Daughter | Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810 |
| Daughter | Mary MEREDITH b. about 1738, d. 4 August 1738 |
| Daughter | Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1742, d. 30 April 1790 |
| Son | Joseph MEREDITH b. about 1744, d. 18 May 1746 |
| Relationship: | Son of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S591] The Will of John Meredith of Birmingham, Innholder, proved 11 Jan 1783, Lichfield Consistory Court. Copy in the possession of the author, from original held at Lichfield Record Office., - the probate records include a document dated 2 Feb 1774 signed by Elizabeth Meredith “relict of John Meredith late of Birmingham” in which she renounces letters of administration
- [S592] Langford, John Alfred, A century of Birmingham life: or, A chronicle of local events, from 1741 to 1841 (Birmingham: W.G. Moore, 1870) 2nd Ed. Vol. 1 p. 5. Internet Archive http://www.archive.org/stream/centuryofbirming01lang#page/4/mode/2up accessed Jun 2009
- [S593] Gazette Issue 11215 published on the 18 January 1772. Page 4 of 4. http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/issues/11215/pages/4 accessed Jun 2009
- [S591] The Will of John Meredith of Birmingham, Innholder, proved 11 Jan 1783, Lichfield Consistory Court. Copy in the possession of the author, from original held at Lichfield Record Office.
- [S1308] Birmingham, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812. Ancestry.com [database on-line].
| Last Edited | 1 May 2014 |
Thomas MEREDITH
M, #56, b. about 1706
| Meredith Lineage | Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Josiah MEREDITH b. before 1670, d. 1707 |
| Mother | Anne WHITCOTT b. about 1680 |
Biography
Thomas MEREDITH was born about 1706.
| Relationship: | Son of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Mary MEREDITH
F, #57, b. about 1700
| Meredith Lineage | Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Josiah MEREDITH b. before 1670, d. 1707 |
| Mother | Anne WHITCOTT b. about 1680 |
Biography
Mary MEREDITH was born about 1700.
| Relationship: | Daughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Elizabeth
F, #58, d. about March 1792
Biography
Elizabeth and John MEREDITH were married. She died about March 1792.1
Elizabeth’s Will of 16 Sep 1790 makes the following bequests:
- cousins George Cutler of London, Gunmaker, s/o Benjamin Cutler of Chadwick, Bromsgrove deceased
and Mary Clintoff of London widow d/o Thomas Cutler of Leyend [Lea End] Alvechurch: property in Bromsgrove
- John Cope the younger s/o John Cope of Birmingham Timber Merchant: 1 of 3 shares held as Proprietor of the Birmingham and Birmingham to Fazeley Canal Navigation
- John Whitehouse s/o Isaac Whitehouse of Birmingham Enameller: 1 of 3 shares ditto
- Sarah wife of Isaac Whitehouse: bequ. all linen, rings and writing apparell
- appointed executors: John Cope the elder and respected friends John Tayler (Skinner) and William Brooke (Glazier?Brazier?) both of Bromsgrove: 1 of 3 shares ditto to be sold and used to pay all expenses, debts etc. and to make following bequests
- 5 of the children of John Meredith late of Birmingham and Castle Bromwich Gentleman deceased namely Louisa, Ann, Charles, Henry and George: £50 each from above sale
- James Whitehouse and Isaac Whitehouse the younger s/o Isaac Whitehouse: £50 each from above sale
- Charles s/o John Cope the elder: £50 ditto
- Frances d/o John Taylor: bequ. £50 ditto
- John Meredith eldest s/o John Meredith deceased: remainder from above sale plus 1 share in intended Birmingham to Worcester Canal Navigation.1
- cousins George Cutler of London, Gunmaker, s/o Benjamin Cutler of Chadwick, Bromsgrove deceased
and Mary Clintoff of London widow d/o Thomas Cutler of Leyend [Lea End] Alvechurch: property in Bromsgrove
- John Cope the younger s/o John Cope of Birmingham Timber Merchant: 1 of 3 shares held as Proprietor of the Birmingham and Birmingham to Fazeley Canal Navigation
- John Whitehouse s/o Isaac Whitehouse of Birmingham Enameller: 1 of 3 shares ditto
- Sarah wife of Isaac Whitehouse: bequ. all linen, rings and writing apparell
- appointed executors: John Cope the elder and respected friends John Tayler (Skinner) and William Brooke (Glazier?Brazier?) both of Bromsgrove: 1 of 3 shares ditto to be sold and used to pay all expenses, debts etc. and to make following bequests
- 5 of the children of John Meredith late of Birmingham and Castle Bromwich Gentleman deceased namely Louisa, Ann, Charles, Henry and George: £50 each from above sale
- James Whitehouse and Isaac Whitehouse the younger s/o Isaac Whitehouse: £50 each from above sale
- Charles s/o John Cope the elder: £50 ditto
- Frances d/o John Taylor: bequ. £50 ditto
- John Meredith eldest s/o John Meredith deceased: remainder from above sale plus 1 share in intended Birmingham to Worcester Canal Navigation.1
Family
Children with John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774
| Daughter | Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810 |
| Daughter | Mary MEREDITH b. about 1738, d. 4 August 1738 |
| Daughter | Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1742, d. 30 April 1790 |
| Son | Joseph MEREDITH b. about 1744, d. 18 May 1746 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S31] Will of Elizabeth Meredith, Widow of Birmingham , Warwickshire 27 March 1792 PROB 11-1216 Image 128-175,176
| Last Edited | 10 November 2008 |
Sarah MEREDITH
F, #59, b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810
| Meredith Lineage | John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Mother | Elizabeth d. about March 1792 |
Biography
Sarah MEREDITH was born in 1734 in Birmingham.1 She and Isaac WHITEHOUSE were married on 3 January 1760 in Birmingham, St. Philip’s.2 She died on 1 November 1810, at age ~76.3 She was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.3
Family
Children with Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1724, d. 17 June 1814
| Daughter | Phebe WHITEHOUSE b. about April 1761, d. 9 November 1764 |
| Son | John WHITEHOUSE b. about 1764, d. 26 February 1834 |
| Son | James WHITEHOUSE b. 22 January 1767, d. 20 July 1854 |
| Son | Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1771, d. 27 March 1810 |
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart Whitehouse Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index, - the IGI date is 1737 but her marriage licence and monumental inscription imply an earlier date of birth of ca. 1734
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index, - note: there is some confusion in the IGI which also gives this as the date of death of Sarah Meredith
- [S1128] Whitehouse - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “Sacred to the memory of PHOEBE, daughter of ISAAC and SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 9, 1764, aged 3 years and 9 months. Also ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, son of the above, who died March 27, 1810, aged 38. And SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 1, 1810, aged 76. Likewise ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, her husband, who departed this life, June 17, 1814 aged 90 years. Also JOHN WHITEHOUSE, who died February 26, 1834, aged 70 years.”
| Last Edited | 17 October 2015 |
Mary MEREDITH
F, #60, b. about 1738, d. 4 August 1738
| Meredith Lineage | John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Mother | Elizabeth d. about March 1792 |
Biography
Mary MEREDITH was born about 1738. She died on 4 August 1738, at age ~0.1
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
John MEREDITH
M, #61, b. about 1742, d. 30 April 1790
| Meredith Lineage | John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Mother | Elizabeth d. about March 1792 |
Biography
John MEREDITH was born about 1742.1 He and Sally TURNER were married on 28 August 1767 in Birmingham, St. Philip’s.2,3 He died on 30 April 1790, at age ~48.4 He was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.4
John Meredith is described as a clerk to:
- the Street Commisioners and the Birmingham Boat Company in 1770
- the builders of the Birmingham to Worcester Canal and the trustees for building the new church of St. Paul and St. Mary in 1772
- the builders of the Coventry and Oxford Canal in 1774.
As a clerk he would have been apprenticed to an attorney for 5 years before being able to practice as an attorney in his own right, and by 1777 he is listed in a Birmingham Directory as an Attorney at Law at 17 Temple Street. He secured a lease on Castle Bromwich Hall and the family lived there between 1785 and 1791.
In a short Will dated 17 April 1790 and proved 23 Dec 1790 he appointed his brother-in-law John Cope as his Executor. He was referred to as deceased in his mother Elizabeth’s Will of 16 Sep 1790.5,6,7,8
- the Street Commisioners and the Birmingham Boat Company in 1770
- the builders of the Birmingham to Worcester Canal and the trustees for building the new church of St. Paul and St. Mary in 1772
- the builders of the Coventry and Oxford Canal in 1774.
As a clerk he would have been apprenticed to an attorney for 5 years before being able to practice as an attorney in his own right, and by 1777 he is listed in a Birmingham Directory as an Attorney at Law at 17 Temple Street. He secured a lease on Castle Bromwich Hall and the family lived there between 1785 and 1791.
In a short Will dated 17 April 1790 and proved 23 Dec 1790 he appointed his brother-in-law John Cope as his Executor. He was referred to as deceased in his mother Elizabeth’s Will of 16 Sep 1790.5,6,7,8
Family
Children with Sally TURNER b. 1742, d. 11 December 1819
| Daughter | Louisa Anne MEREDITH b. about 1768, d. February 1839 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1770, d. 30 May 1850 |
| Son | Charles MEREDITH b. about 1771, d. 14 June 1843 |
| Daughter | Sally MEREDITH b. about February 1774, d. 6 June 1774 |
| Daughter | Ann MEREDITH b. about 1775, d. 5 August 1826 |
| Son | Henry MEREDITH b. about 1776, d. 21 May 1841 |
| Son | George MEREDITH b. 13 February 1778, d. 21 June 1856 |
| Relationship: | Grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S130] Karl Rawdon Von Stieglitz, Pioneers of the East Coast from 1642, Swansea, Bicheno, (K. von Stieglitz: 1955), - according to a description by his grandson Charles, John Meredith died aged 48 years
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index, - two different dates of 20 and 28 Aug are stated
- [S590] St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post (London, England), Tuesday, September 1, 1767; Issue 1015.
British Newspapers 1600-1900, Gale Digital Collections, accessed online Jun 2009, - “Last Friday, at Birmingham, Mr. John Meredith, an Attorney, to Miss Turner, Daughter of Mr. John Turner” - [S1127] Meredith - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “In memory of SALLY, the daughter of JOHN and SALLY MEREDITH, also of JOHN MEREDITH, who died April 30, 1790, aged 47 years. Also of SALLY, his wife, who died December 11, 1819. aged 76 years. And of ANNE MEREDITH, daughter of the above, who died August 5, 1826, aged 51 years.”
- [S90] The Attorney in Eighteenth-Century England by Robert Robson. Cambridge University Press, 1959.
- [S91] Birmingham 120 Years Ago - reprint of 1777 directory, Charles E. Scarse (1896)
- [S6] Vivienne Rae-Ellis Louis Anne Meredith – A Tigress in Exile (Blubber Head Press, Tasmania: 1979)
- [S9] Will of John Meredith, Gentleman of Castle Bromwich 23 December 1790 PROB 11-1199 Image 86-379 (UK National Archives)
| Last Edited | 20 April 2012 |
Joseph MEREDITH
M, #62, b. about 1744, d. 18 May 1746
| Meredith Lineage | John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Mother | Elizabeth d. about March 1792 |
Biography
Joseph MEREDITH was born about 1744. He died on 18 May 1746, at age ~2.1
| Relationship: | Grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Phoebe MEREDITH
F, #63, b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789
| Meredith Lineage | John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John MEREDITH b. about 1704, d. before February 1774 |
| Mother | Elizabeth d. about March 1792 |
Biography
Phoebe MEREDITH was born about 1740. She and John COPE were married on 18 February 1770 in Birmingham, St. Philip’s.1 She died on 19 October 1789, at age ~49.2 She was buried on 25 October 1789 in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.3
Family
Children with John COPE b. about 1731, d. 10 July 1808
| Son | John COPE b. about 1772, d. about 1849 |
| Daughter | Phebe COPE b. about 1774, d. 26 March 1776 |
| Son | James COPE b. about 1776, d. about 1780 |
| Son | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1129] Cope - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “In memory of PHEBE, daughter of JOHN and PHEBE COPE, who died 26 March, 1776, aged 2 years and 2 months. Also JAMES, their son, who died 7 ……. 1780, aged 1 year and 9 months. PHEBE, wife of JOHN COPE, died October 19, 1789, aged 49. Also JOHN COPE, died July 10, 1808, aged 77.”
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
John COPE1
M, #64, b. about 1731, d. 10 July 1808
Biography
John COPE was born about 1731.2 He and Phoebe MEREDITH were married on 18 February 1770 in Birmingham, St. Philip’s.3 He died on 10 July 1808, at age ~77.2 He was buried on 15 July 1808 in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.4
John is described as a Timber Merchant of Birmingham in the Will of his mother-in-law Elizabeth Meredith. He was the sole executor of his brother-in-law John Meredith’s Will which was proven in 1790. He died intestate and the death duty register of 14 Sep 1808 values his estate at under £7,500. It names his sons John Cope and Charles Cope, both of Birmingham, brassfounders, as the administrators.5,1,6
Family
Children with Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789
| Son | John COPE b. about 1772, d. about 1849 |
| Daughter | Phebe COPE b. about 1774, d. 26 March 1776 |
| Son | James COPE b. about 1776, d. about 1780 |
| Son | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S9] Will of John Meredith, Gentleman of Castle Bromwich 23 December 1790 PROB 11-1199 Image 86-379 (UK National Archives)
- [S1129] Cope - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “In memory of PHEBE, daughter of JOHN and PHEBE COPE, who died 26 March, 1776, aged 2 years and 2 months. Also JAMES, their son, who died 7 ……. 1780, aged 1 year and 9 months. PHEBE, wife of JOHN COPE, died October 19, 1789, aged 49. Also JOHN COPE, died July 10, 1808, aged 77.”
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
- [S31] Will of Elizabeth Meredith, Widow of Birmingham , Warwickshire 27 March 1792 PROB 11-1216 Image 128-175,176
- [S608] Abstract of Administration of John Cope, Timber merchant of Birmingham, Warwickshire. Proved in the Court of Lichfield. September 14 1808. UK National Archives, Documents Online, Death Duty Registers IR 26-358 Image 523-876
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
Sally TURNER
F, #65, b. 1742, d. 11 December 1819
Parents
| Father | John TURNER d. about 1788 |
Biography
Sally TURNER was born in 1742.1,2 She and John MEREDITH were married on 28 August 1767 in Birmingham, St. Philip’s.3,4 She died on 11 December 1819, at age ~77, in Birmingham.5 She was buried on 16 December 1819 in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.6,7
In Sally Turner’s will, dated 9 July 1815, she made provision for her 6 children Louisa Ann Twamley, John, Charles, Ann, Henry and George Meredith to receive income in equal shares from the sale of 2 properties in Great Charles Street (that to Louisa Anne for her sole benefit). In addition she left 2 shares in the Spen Lane Brass Company to her daughter Ann. The Trustees and Executors were John (eldest son) and Henry Perkins (friend). In a Codicil dated 23 July 1817 her nephew John Cope was appointed as trustee and executor in the place of Henry Perkins deceased. The will was proved 17 January 1820 at Lichfield Consistory Court; the estate was valued at less than £2000.
Family
Children with John MEREDITH b. about 1742, d. 30 April 1790
| Daughter | Louisa Anne MEREDITH b. about 1768, d. February 1839 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1770, d. 30 May 1850 |
| Son | Charles MEREDITH b. about 1771, d. 14 June 1843 |
| Daughter | Sally MEREDITH b. about February 1774, d. 6 June 1774 |
| Daughter | Ann MEREDITH b. about 1775, d. 5 August 1826 |
| Son | Henry MEREDITH b. about 1776, d. 21 May 1841 |
| Son | George MEREDITH b. 13 February 1778, d. 21 June 1856 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S6] Vivienne Rae-Ellis Louis Anne Meredith – A Tigress in Exile (Blubber Head Press, Tasmania: 1979), - this source gives the year as 1750, but it implies that she would have been only 17 when she married without parental consent
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index, - this assumes the christening on 17 Feb 1742 is correct
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index, - two different dates of 20 and 28 Aug are stated
- [S590] St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post (London, England), Tuesday, September 1, 1767; Issue 1015.
British Newspapers 1600-1900, Gale Digital Collections, accessed online Jun 2009, - “Last Friday, at Birmingham, Mr. John Meredith, an Attorney, to Miss Turner, Daughter of Mr. John Turner” - [S611] Will of Sally Meredith of Birmingham, Widow, proved 17 January 1820, Lichfield Consistory Court. Copy in the possession of the author, from original held at Lichfield Record Office.
- [S1127] Meredith - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “In memory of SALLY, the daughter of JOHN and SALLY MEREDITH, also of JOHN MEREDITH, who died April 30, 1790, aged 47 years. Also of SALLY, his wife, who died December 11, 1819. aged 76 years. And of ANNE MEREDITH, daughter of the above, who died August 5, 1826, aged 51 years.”
- [S1360] Birmingham, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1964. Ancestry.com [database on-line].
| Last Edited | 8 February 2018 |
Isaac WHITEHOUSE
M, #66, b. about 1724, d. 17 June 1814
Biography
Isaac WHITEHOUSE was born about 1724.1 He and Sarah MEREDITH were married on 3 January 1760 in Birmingham, St. Philip’s.2 He died on 17 June 1814, at age ~90.1 He was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.1
Isaac Whitehouse was described as an Enameller of Birmingham in the Will of his mother-in-law Elizabeth Meredith dated 1790. A 1770 Directory of Birmingham lists an Isaac Whitehouse, Enamel Manufacturer and Japanner, at 36 Bull Street, Birmingham. A Birmingham enameller of that name is credited in 1774 with “an invention of making coat-buttons, breast-buttons, sleeve-buttons, vest, and other buttons, studs, bracelets, necklaces, lockets, rings, watch-chains, boxes, and trinkets”.
The identity of Isaac Whitehouse’s parents is not known. One source that traces the lineage of an American descendant, Edwin Sheldon Whitehouse, names the father as Isaac of Sedgeley who died in 1786. However, this is incorrect, as is clear from the names and relationships mentioned in the will of Isaac of Sedgeley and his brother of John of Coseley, as indexed by the Whitehouse Family History Centre. The lineage is also incorrect in naming the husband of Sarah Meredith as Isaac Meredith of Gravelly Hill (who in fact died ca. 1799 and not 1812 as stated, and whose will is also indexed by the Whitehouse Family History Centre).3,4,5,6
The identity of Isaac Whitehouse’s parents is not known. One source that traces the lineage of an American descendant, Edwin Sheldon Whitehouse, names the father as Isaac of Sedgeley who died in 1786. However, this is incorrect, as is clear from the names and relationships mentioned in the will of Isaac of Sedgeley and his brother of John of Coseley, as indexed by the Whitehouse Family History Centre. The lineage is also incorrect in naming the husband of Sarah Meredith as Isaac Meredith of Gravelly Hill (who in fact died ca. 1799 and not 1812 as stated, and whose will is also indexed by the Whitehouse Family History Centre).3,4,5,6
Family
Children with Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810
| Daughter | Phebe WHITEHOUSE b. about April 1761, d. 9 November 1764 |
| Son | John WHITEHOUSE b. about 1764, d. 26 February 1834 |
| Son | James WHITEHOUSE b. 22 January 1767, d. 20 July 1854 |
| Son | Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1771, d. 27 March 1810 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart Whitehouse Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S1128] Whitehouse - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “Sacred to the memory of PHOEBE, daughter of ISAAC and SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 9, 1764, aged 3 years and 9 months. Also ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, son of the above, who died March 27, 1810, aged 38. And SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 1, 1810, aged 76. Likewise ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, her husband, who departed this life, June 17, 1814 aged 90 years. Also JOHN WHITEHOUSE, who died February 26, 1834, aged 70 years.”
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index, - note: there is some confusion in the IGI which also gives this as the date of death of Sarah Meredith
- [S31] Will of Elizabeth Meredith, Widow of Birmingham , Warwickshire 27 March 1792 PROB 11-1216 Image 128-175,176
- [S606] The Mechanics' Magazine?, Vol XLVI (London: Robertson & Co, 1847) Page 261. Google Books online: books.google.com/ accessed Jun 2009
- [S1131] Ancestry.com, The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. II, pp. 255-6
- [S1121] Keith Percy, Whitehouse Family History Centre, Probate Grants 1731-1860
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
John COPE
M, #67, b. about 1772, d. about 1849
| Meredith Lineage | Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John COPE b. about 1731, d. 10 July 1808 |
| Mother | Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789 |
Biography
John COPE was born about 1772. He died about 1849, at age ~77.1
In John’s Will dated 14 Sep 1839, which describes him as John Cope of Summerhill Birmingham Gentleman, he makes the following bequests:
- Thomas Pemberton of Birmingham Brassfounder, Henry Meredith of Birmingham Gunmaker, nephews Charles Rogers Cope and William Rogers Cope £1000 each, and they are appointed Executors
- his Godchild and niece Louisa Cope (favorite of his late brother Charles Cope) and 3 other Godchildren Felicia Clarke, Henry Meredith the younger (son of the above named) and Robert Forrest £100 each
- the Governors of the General Hospital in Birmingham £100
- the Governors of the Blue Coat Charity School in Birmingham £100
- the Governors of the Birmingham Dispensary £100
- the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge £100
- the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts £100
- his female servants 19 guineas each to buy mourning and 1 years wages each
- his nephew Charles Rogers Cope his freehold property in Summer Hill Birmingham
- Sarah the wife of William Henry Gem of Birmingham Solicitor the interest on £1000 held in trust by the exeecutors and to her children thereafter
- nephews Charles Rogers Cope, William Rogers Cope, Edward Meredith Cope and niece Louisa Cope the residue in equal parts (with the value of the property left to Charles Rogers Cope considered as part of his portion)
In a Codicil dated 21 Jan 1848 to the above Will he revoked the bequest of £100 to Henry Meredith the younger on the grounds that he has lost a considerable sum of money owed him by Henry. He adds a bequest of an annuity of £10 to Jane Meredith mother of Henry the younger and widow of his old friend Henry Meredith and in fulfilment of a promise to her nephew John Aston. He also adds a bequest of £100 to his nephew Edward Meredith Cope.
The Will and Codicil were proved on 7 Dec 1849.1
- Thomas Pemberton of Birmingham Brassfounder, Henry Meredith of Birmingham Gunmaker, nephews Charles Rogers Cope and William Rogers Cope £1000 each, and they are appointed Executors
- his Godchild and niece Louisa Cope (favorite of his late brother Charles Cope) and 3 other Godchildren Felicia Clarke, Henry Meredith the younger (son of the above named) and Robert Forrest £100 each
- the Governors of the General Hospital in Birmingham £100
- the Governors of the Blue Coat Charity School in Birmingham £100
- the Governors of the Birmingham Dispensary £100
- the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge £100
- the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts £100
- his female servants 19 guineas each to buy mourning and 1 years wages each
- his nephew Charles Rogers Cope his freehold property in Summer Hill Birmingham
- Sarah the wife of William Henry Gem of Birmingham Solicitor the interest on £1000 held in trust by the exeecutors and to her children thereafter
- nephews Charles Rogers Cope, William Rogers Cope, Edward Meredith Cope and niece Louisa Cope the residue in equal parts (with the value of the property left to Charles Rogers Cope considered as part of his portion)
In a Codicil dated 21 Jan 1848 to the above Will he revoked the bequest of £100 to Henry Meredith the younger on the grounds that he has lost a considerable sum of money owed him by Henry. He adds a bequest of an annuity of £10 to Jane Meredith mother of Henry the younger and widow of his old friend Henry Meredith and in fulfilment of a promise to her nephew John Aston. He also adds a bequest of £100 to his nephew Edward Meredith Cope.
The Will and Codicil were proved on 7 Dec 1849.1
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S84] Will of John Cope, Gentleman of Birmingham 7 December 1849 PROB 11-2104 Image 71-62 (UK National Archives)
| Last Edited | 21 June 2009 |
Charles COPE
M, #68, b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830
| Meredith Lineage | Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John COPE b. about 1731, d. 10 July 1808 |
| Mother | Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789 |
Biography
Charles COPE was born about 1780. He and Harriet ROGERS were married on 22 July 1806 in Kington, Herefordshire.1 He died on 1 March 1830, at age ~50.2 He was buried on 10 March 1830 in St. Paul’s, Birmingham, Warwickshire.3
Charles Cope was a Brassfounder. His will dated 7 July 1829 with a codicil dated 26 Feb 1830 was proved on 18 October 1830. It mentions:
- Oliver Mason, merchant of Birmingham, executor
- John Cope of Sandpitts, Birmingham, brother and executor
- Thomas Stevens of Kinnerton, Radnor [deceased]
- Charles, oldest son [under 21]
- wife [unnamed]
- George Austin the younger
- Henry Even[?] Mynors
- Edward Walker of Kington
- Rev. John Rogers
- Thomas S. Rogers
- James Whitehouse of New York
- Henry Meredith son of Henry Meredith of St Paul’s Square.4
- Oliver Mason, merchant of Birmingham, executor
- John Cope of Sandpitts, Birmingham, brother and executor
- Thomas Stevens of Kinnerton, Radnor [deceased]
- Charles, oldest son [under 21]
- wife [unnamed]
- George Austin the younger
- Henry Even[?] Mynors
- Edward Walker of Kington
- Rev. John Rogers
- Thomas S. Rogers
- James Whitehouse of New York
- Henry Meredith son of Henry Meredith of St Paul’s Square.4
Family
Children with Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838
| Son | John Stephens COPE b. about 1811, d. about April 1825 |
| Son | Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874 |
| Daughter | Harriett COPE b. about 1815, d. about January 1828 |
| Son | William Rogers COPE b. 1816, d. 1889 |
| Daughter | Louisa COPE b. 1817, d. 16 April 1905 |
| Son | Edward Meredith COPE b. 28 July 1818, d. 4 August 1873 |
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1125] Death announcement: Charles Cope; Birmingham Gazette - Monday 08 March 1830, pg. 3, “On Monday last, after a lingering illness, in the 51st year of his age, Charles Cope, Esq. of Chadlane-hill, Edgbaston, an acting magistrate for this county.”
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
- [S1123] Will of Charles Cope of Edgbaston , Warwickshire 18 October 1830 PROB 11/1776; UK National Archives
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
James COPE
M, #69, b. about 1776, d. about 1780
| Meredith Lineage | Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John COPE b. about 1731, d. 10 July 1808 |
| Mother | Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789 |
Biography
James COPE was born about 1776. He died about 1780, at age ~4.1 He was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.1
The transcription of his monumental inscription gives his age at death as 1 year and 9 months.1
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S1129] Cope - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “In memory of PHEBE, daughter of JOHN and PHEBE COPE, who died 26 March, 1776, aged 2 years and 2 months. Also JAMES, their son, who died 7 ……. 1780, aged 1 year and 9 months. PHEBE, wife of JOHN COPE, died October 19, 1789, aged 49. Also JOHN COPE, died July 10, 1808, aged 77.”
| Last Edited | 11 January 2016 |
Phebe COPE
F, #70, b. about 1774, d. 26 March 1776
| Meredith Lineage | Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | John COPE b. about 1731, d. 10 July 1808 |
| Mother | Phoebe MEREDITH b. about 1740, d. 19 October 1789 |
Biography
Phebe COPE was born about 1774. She died on 26 March 1776, at age ~2.1 She was buried on 29 March 1776 in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.2
| Relationship: | Great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S1129] Cope - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “In memory of PHEBE, daughter of JOHN and PHEBE COPE, who died 26 March, 1776, aged 2 years and 2 months. Also JAMES, their son, who died 7 ……. 1780, aged 1 year and 9 months. PHEBE, wife of JOHN COPE, died October 19, 1789, aged 49. Also JOHN COPE, died July 10, 1808, aged 77.”
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
Harriet ROGERS
F, #71, b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838
Parents
| Father | William ROGERS b. about 1750, d. 3 November 1815 |
| Mother | Ann STEPHENS b. about 1749, d. 8 December 1824 |
Biography
Harriet ROGERS was born about 1782. She and Charles COPE were married on 22 July 1806 in Kington, Herefordshire.1 She died on 25 December 1838, at age ~56, in George-street, Edgbaston.2
Harriet Rogers was the second daughter of Mr. W Rogers of Kington.
Her will dated 22 Dec 1838 was proved on 16 May 1839. It mentions:
- Ann Rogers of Kington, mother [deceased]
- Charles, William, Edward, Louisa, children
- Rev. John Rogers of the Home, cousin.3,4
Her will dated 22 Dec 1838 was proved on 16 May 1839. It mentions:
- Ann Rogers of Kington, mother [deceased]
- Charles, William, Edward, Louisa, children
- Rev. John Rogers of the Home, cousin.3,4
Family
Children with Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830
| Son | John Stephens COPE b. about 1811, d. about April 1825 |
| Son | Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874 |
| Daughter | Harriett COPE b. about 1815, d. about January 1828 |
| Son | William Rogers COPE b. 1816, d. 1889 |
| Daughter | Louisa COPE b. 1817, d. 16 April 1905 |
| Son | Edward Meredith COPE b. 28 July 1818, d. 4 August 1873 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S908] Death announcement: Harriet Cope ; Hereford Times, Saturday 29 December 1838, pg. 3, “On Tuesday last, at her residence in George-street, Edgbaston, Birmingham, in the 57th year of her age, Harriett, relict of Charles Cope, Esq.”
- [S906] Marriage announcement: Cope-Rogers ; Hereford Journal, Wednesday 23 July 1806, pg.4
- [S1124] Will of Harriett Cope, Widow of Edgbaston , Warwickshire 16 May 1839 PROB 11/1910; UK National Archives
| Last Edited | 13 March 2012 |
Edward Meredith COPE
M, #72, b. 28 July 1818, d. 4 August 1873
| Meredith Lineage | Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Mother | Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838 |
Biography
Edward Meredith COPE was born on 28 July 1818 in Birmingham. He died on 4 August 1873, at age 55, in Ticehurst, Sussex. He was buried on 14 August 1873 in Birmingham.
He was a classical scholar who entered Trinity College Cambridge in 1837 and graduated BA in 1841 and MA in 1844. He was elected a Fellow of Trinity College in 1842 and became a tutor and lecturer in Greek in 1845. He was ordained deacon in 1848 and priest in 1850.
His most important works were on Aristotle’s Rhetoric. He was unsuccessful in his candidature for the professorship of Greek at Cambridge and retired in 1869 suffering from acute mental illness. He died unmarried.
His most important works were on Aristotle’s Rhetoric. He was unsuccessful in his candidature for the professorship of Greek at Cambridge and retired in 1869 suffering from acute mental illness. He died unmarried.
| Relationship: | 2nd great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Charles Rogers COPE
M, #73, b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874
| Meredith Lineage | Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Mother | Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838 |
Biography
Charles Rogers COPE was born on 25 April 1812.1 He and Sarah CHANCE were married on 24 May 1842 in Birmingham, St. Thomas’s. He and Sarah Ann RICKARDS were married on 16 June 1847.2 He died on 28 November 1874, at age 62, in Torquay, Devon.1 He was buried on 5 December 1874 in Birmingham Cemetery.1
In 1861 Charles Rogers Cope is a Magistrate and a Brassfounder employing 56 men, 31 boys and 40 females. His will dated 20 Dec 1871, with codicil dated 5 Jul 1873, was proved on 4 Feb 1875 by Sarah Anne Cope of Edgbaston, his then widow.3,4
Families
Children with Sarah CHANCE b. 15 May 1817, d. 29 June 1844
| Daughter | Harriett Phebe COPE b. 1843, d. 21 February 1890 |
| Son | Charles Rogers COPE b. 1844, d. 5 January 1848 |
Children with Sarah Ann RICKARDS b. about 1815, d. 5 January 1893
| Daughter | Florence COPE b. 1850 |
| Son | Edward Stephens COPE b. about 1852, d. 7 March 1924 |
| Daughter | Annie Sarah COPE b. 1858 |
| Relationship: | 2nd great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S466] Visitation of England and Wales, by Joseph Jackson Howard, England College of Arms. Published 1895, Item notes: v.3 1895. http://www.archive.org/details/visitationofengl03howa accessed Mar 2009
- [S86] The Patrician 1847 p. 87 (accessed through Google Books Nov 2008)
- [S38] England Census, - 1861, Edgbaston
- [S466] Visitation of England and Wales, by Joseph Jackson Howard, England College of Arms. Published 1895, Item notes: v.3 1895. http://www.archive.org/details/visitationofengl03howa accessed Mar 2009, Prin. Reg., 112, 75
| Last Edited | 6 March 2009 |
William Rogers COPE
M, #74, b. 1816, d. 1889
| Meredith Lineage | Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Mother | Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838 |
Biography
William Rogers COPE was born in 1816.1,2 He and Matilda WALKER were married on 16 June 1842 in Kington, Herefordshire.3 He died in 1889, at age ~73, in London.4
At the time of his marriage he was described as a solicitor. In 1848 the Morning Chronicle announced the dissolution of the partnership of Clement Ingleby, George Paulson Wragge and William Rogers Cope, of Birmingham, attorneys. In the 1861 and 1871 censuses he was described as the Vicar of Hartshill.5,6,7
| Relationship: | 2nd great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S36] England & Wales FreeBMD (Ancestry.com), - age at death on registration
- [S38] England Census, - 1871, 1861
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S36] England & Wales FreeBMD (Ancestry.com)
- [S88] The Bristol Mercury (Bristol, England), Saturday, June 25, 1842; Issue 2728.
- [S89] The Morning Chronicle (London, England), Wednesday, January 5, 1848; Issue 24400
- [S38] England Census
| Last Edited | 3 February 2012 |
Harriett COPE
F, #75, b. about 1815, d. about January 1828
| Meredith Lineage | Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Mother | Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838 |
Biography
Harriett COPE was born about 1815. She died about January 1828, at age ~13.1 She was buried on 23 January 1828 in St. Paul’s, Birmingham, Warwickshire.2
| Relationship: | 2nd great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S905] Death announcement: Harriet Cope ; Worcester Journal, Thursday 24 January 1828, pg.3, “In the 14th year of her age, Harriet, eldest daughter of Charles Cope, Esq., of Newhall-hill, Birmingham.”
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
Louisa COPE
F, #76, b. 1817, d. 16 April 1905
| Meredith Lineage | Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Mother | Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838 |
Biography
Louisa COPE was born in 1817.1 She died on 16 April 1905, at age ~88, in 109 Hagley-road, Edgbaston.2
Louisa Cope was unmarried. Probate was granted to Edward Stephens Cope; her effects were valued at £36995.2
| Relationship: | 2nd great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S740] Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
| Last Edited | 2 February 2012 |
John Stephens COPE
M, #77, b. about 1811, d. about April 1825
| Meredith Lineage | Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles COPE b. about 1780, d. 1 March 1830 |
| Mother | Harriet ROGERS b. about 1782, d. 25 December 1838 |
Biography
John Stephens COPE was born about 1811. He died about April 1825, at age ~14.1 He was buried on 2 April 1825 in St. Paul’s, Birmingham, Warwickshire.2
| Relationship: | 2nd great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S907] Death announcement: John Cope ; Hereford Journal, Wednesday 6 April 1825, pg. 3, “In the 15 year of his age, John, son of Charles Cope, Esq., of Birmingham.”
- [S1132] National Burial Index for England and Wales; www.findmypast.co.uk
| Last Edited | 20 March 2012 |
Sarah Ann RICKARDS
F, #78, b. about 1815, d. 5 January 1893
Biography
Sarah Ann RICKARDS was born about 1815 in Sheerness, Kent.1 She and Charles Rogers COPE were married on 16 June 1847.2 She died on 5 January 1893, at age ~78, in Holly Cottage, Somerset Road, Edgbaston.3
She was the eldest daughter of Edward Rickards.2
Family
Children with Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874
| Daughter | Florence COPE b. 1850 |
| Son | Edward Stephens COPE b. about 1852, d. 7 March 1924 |
| Daughter | Annie Sarah COPE b. 1858 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S38] England Census, - 1851, 1861, 1871
- [S86] The Patrician 1847 p. 87 (accessed through Google Books Nov 2008)
- [S87] The Times, Saturday, Jan 07, 1893; pg. 1; Issue 33842; col A
| Last Edited | 6 March 2009 |
Florence COPE
F, #79, b. 1850
| Meredith Lineage | Charles4, Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann RICKARDS b. about 1815, d. 5 January 1893 |
Biography
She was unmarried in 1901 and living in Holly Cottage, Somerset Raod, Edgbaston.3
| Relationship: | 3rd great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S36] England & Wales FreeBMD (Ancestry.com)
- [S38] England Census, - 1861, Edgbaston
- [S38] England Census, - 1901
| Last Edited | 6 March 2009 |
Annie Sarah COPE
F, #80, b. 1858
| Meredith Lineage | Charles4, Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann RICKARDS b. about 1815, d. 5 January 1893 |
Biography
Annie Sarah COPE was born in 1858 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.1,2 She and Sir Henry Arthur WIGGIN, 2nd Bart., were married in 1878.2
Family
Children with Sir Henry Arthur WIGGIN, 2nd Bart., b. 3 May 1852, d. 2 May 1917
| Daughter | Margaret Annie WIGGIN b. 1879 |
| Daughter | Ellinor Mary WIGGIN b. 1882, d. 1974 |
| Son | Sir Charles Richard Henry Wiggin WIGGIN, 3rd Bart. b. 21 March 1885, d. 16 September 1972 |
| Relationship: | 3rd great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
| Last Edited | 5 December 2008 |
Harriett Phebe COPE
F, #81, b. 1843, d. 21 February 1890
| Meredith Lineage | Charles4, Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874 |
| Mother | Sarah CHANCE b. 15 May 1817, d. 29 June 1844 |
Biography
Harriett Phebe COPE was born in 1843 in Harborne, Staffordshire.1 She died on 21 February 1890, at age ~47, in Holly Cottage, Somerset Road, Edgbaston.2
She died unmarried.
| Relationship: | 3rd great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S36] England & Wales FreeBMD (Ancestry.com), - she is wrongly enumerated in the 1871 census as Hannah Phebe
- [S904] Death announcement: Harriet Phebe Cope; Birmingham Daily Post, Tue 25 Feb 1890, pg. 8, “COPE - On the 21st inst., at Holly Cottage, Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Harriet Phebe Cope, eldest daughter of the late C. R. Cope.”
| Last Edited | 2 February 2012 |
Sarah CHANCE1
F, #82, b. 15 May 1817, d. 29 June 1844
Biography
Sarah CHANCE was born on 15 May 1817 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.2 She and Charles Rogers COPE were married on 24 May 1842 in Birmingham, St. Thomas’s. She died on 29 June 1844, at age 27.2 She was buried on 4 July 1844 in Birmingham, St. Paul’s.
Sarah was the daughter of William Chance (1788-1856) and Phoebe Timmins (1790-1865).3
Family
Children with Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874
| Daughter | Harriett Phebe COPE b. 1843, d. 21 February 1890 |
| Son | Charles Rogers COPE b. 1844, d. 5 January 1848 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S466] Visitation of England and Wales, by Joseph Jackson Howard, England College of Arms. Published 1895, Item notes: v.3 1895. http://www.archive.org/details/visitationofengl03howa accessed Mar 2009, p. 66
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S466] Visitation of England and Wales, by Joseph Jackson Howard, England College of Arms. Published 1895, Item notes: v.3 1895. http://www.archive.org/details/visitationofengl03howa accessed Mar 2009, p. 65
| Last Edited | 6 March 2009 |
Charles Rogers COPE
M, #83, b. 1844, d. 5 January 1848
| Meredith Lineage | Charles4, Charles3, Phoebe MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Charles Rogers COPE b. 25 April 1812, d. 28 November 1874 |
| Mother | Sarah CHANCE b. 15 May 1817, d. 29 June 1844 |
Biography
| Relationship: | 3rd great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S36] England & Wales FreeBMD (Ancestry.com)
- [S1126] Death announcement: Charles Rogers Cope; Birmingham Gazette - Monday 10 January 1848, pg. 3, “On Wednesday last, in his 4th year, Charles Rogers, son of Charles Rogers Cope, of Metchley Abbey, Harborne.”
| Last Edited | 13 March 2012 |
Matilda WALKER
F, #84, b. about 1814
Parents
| Father | Edward WALKER b. about 1774, d. 21 December 1847 |
| Mother | Mary Ann ROGERS b. about 1779, d. 11 June 1850 |
Biography
Matilda WALKER was born about 1814. She and William Rogers COPE were married on 16 June 1842 in Kington, Herefordshire.1
She was the 4th daughter of Edward Walker, surgeon, of Kington.2
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S88] The Bristol Mercury (Bristol, England), Saturday, June 25, 1842; Issue 2728.
| Last Edited | 4 February 2012 |
Isaac WHITEHOUSE
M, #85, b. about 1771, d. 27 March 1810
| Meredith Lineage | Sarah MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1724, d. 17 June 1814 |
| Mother | Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810 |
Biography
Isaac WHITEHOUSE was born about 1771. He died on 27 March 1810, at age ~39.1 He was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.1
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH Son of Isaac WHITEHOUSE |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart Whitehouse Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S1128] Whitehouse - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “Sacred to the memory of PHOEBE, daughter of ISAAC and SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 9, 1764, aged 3 years and 9 months. Also ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, son of the above, who died March 27, 1810, aged 38. And SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 1, 1810, aged 76. Likewise ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, her husband, who departed this life, June 17, 1814 aged 90 years. Also JOHN WHITEHOUSE, who died February 26, 1834, aged 70 years.”
| Last Edited | 15 March 2012 |
James WHITEHOUSE
M, #86, b. 22 January 1767, d. 20 July 1854
| Meredith Lineage | Sarah MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1724, d. 17 June 1814 |
| Mother | Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810 |
Biography
James WHITEHOUSE was born on 22 January 1767. He and Eliza Higgs NORMAN were married on 4 June 1801 in Taunton, England.1 He died on 20 July 1854, at age 87, in Rye, New York, USA.
Family
Children with Eliza Higgs NORMAN b. 20 October 1775, d. 27 February 1835
| Son | Henry John WHITEHOUSE b. 1803 |
| Son | Edward WHITEHOUSE b. 16 November 1805, d. 19 March 1886 |
| Daughter | Charlotte Sarah WHITEHOUSE b. 1807 |
| Daughter | Louisa WHITEHOUSE b. 1809 |
| Daughter | Eliza WHITEHOUSE b. 1809 |
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH Son of Isaac WHITEHOUSE |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart Whitehouse Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S605] T. N. R. Rogers, Ahnentafel of Winifred Woodruff Whitehouse Rogers, URL:http://www.oocities.org/tnrrogers/gen-wwwr.html. Accessed: 2012-04-24. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/67ADs2ogK)
| Last Edited | 24 June 2009 |
John WHITEHOUSE
M, #87, b. about 1764, d. 26 February 1834
| Meredith Lineage | Sarah MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1724, d. 17 June 1814 |
| Mother | Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810 |
Biography
John WHITEHOUSE was born about 1764. He died on 26 February 1834, at age ~70.1 He was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.1
John Whitehouse described himself as a Gentleman of Birmingham in his will dated 6 September 1833 and proved 1 April 1834. The will mentions:
- Ann Watton, housekeeper
- Henry John Whitehouse, nephew, clerk
- Edward Whitehouse, nephew, merchant
- Charlotte Sarah Whitehouse, niece
- Eliza Whitehouse, niece
- William Henry Gem, executor
- Charles Rogers Cope, executor.2
- Ann Watton, housekeeper
- Henry John Whitehouse, nephew, clerk
- Edward Whitehouse, nephew, merchant
- Charlotte Sarah Whitehouse, niece
- Eliza Whitehouse, niece
- William Henry Gem, executor
- Charles Rogers Cope, executor.2
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH Son of Isaac WHITEHOUSE |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart Whitehouse Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S1128] Whitehouse - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “Sacred to the memory of PHOEBE, daughter of ISAAC and SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 9, 1764, aged 3 years and 9 months. Also ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, son of the above, who died March 27, 1810, aged 38. And SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 1, 1810, aged 76. Likewise ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, her husband, who departed this life, June 17, 1814 aged 90 years. Also JOHN WHITEHOUSE, who died February 26, 1834, aged 70 years.”
- [S1122] Will of John Whitehouse, Gentleman of Birmingham , Warwickshire 01 April 1834 PROB 11/1830; UK National Archives
| Last Edited | 15 March 2012 |
Phebe WHITEHOUSE
F, #88, b. about April 1761, d. 9 November 1764
| Meredith Lineage | Sarah MEREDITH2, John1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | Isaac WHITEHOUSE b. about 1724, d. 17 June 1814 |
| Mother | Sarah MEREDITH b. 1734, d. 1 November 1810 |
Biography
Phebe WHITEHOUSE was born about April 1761. She died on 9 November 1764, at age ~3.1 She was buried in St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham.1
Phoebe Whitehouse died aged 3 years and 9 months.1
| Relationship: | Great-granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH Daughter of Isaac WHITEHOUSE |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart Whitehouse Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S1128] Whitehouse - Monumental Inscriptions, St. Philip’s Church, Birmingham; Transcript held by The Society of Genealogists, London, “Sacred to the memory of PHOEBE, daughter of ISAAC and SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 9, 1764, aged 3 years and 9 months. Also ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, son of the above, who died March 27, 1810, aged 38. And SARAH WHITEHOUSE, who died November 1, 1810, aged 76. Likewise ISAAC WHITEHOUSE, her husband, who departed this life, June 17, 1814 aged 90 years. Also JOHN WHITEHOUSE, who died February 26, 1834, aged 70 years.”
| Last Edited | 15 March 2012 |
Sarah MEREDITH
F, #89, b. about 1728, d. 16 June 1810
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Sarah MEREDITH was born about 1728. She and Edward WHITCOTT were married on 25 May 1748 in More, Shropshire.1 She died on 16 June 1810, at age ~82.2 She was buried in 1810.
Family
Children with Edward WHITCOTT b. about 1719, d. 1798
| Daughter | Ann WHITCOTT |
| Daughter | Mary WHITCOTT |
| Son | Edward WHITCOTT b. about 1750, d. 1821 |
| Son | William WHITCOTT b. about 1756, d. 1819 |
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S68] Private communication: Ian Hillman from original documents of Pam Clark, - age at death 82 years
| Last Edited | 12 November 2008 |
Anne MEREDITH
F, #90, b. about 1730, d. about May 1741
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Anne MEREDITH was born about 1730. She died about May 1741, at age ~11. She was buried on 2 May 1741 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.1
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S74] Brampton Bryan Parish Registers CMB 1638, 1663-1849 (Bishop’s Transcripts)
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Margaret MEREDITH
F, #91, b. about 1733, d. 10 February 1829
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Margaret MEREDITH was born about 1733. She and Joseph CARTER were married on 18 April 1760 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.1 She died on 10 February 1829, at age ~96, in Maulden Cottage, Bedfordshire.2
It is likely that Margaret Carter nee Meredith was living with her daughter Sarah in Maulden at the time of her death in 1829.
Family
Children with Joseph CARTER d. about 1809
| Daughter | Hannah CARTER |
| Daughter | Sarah CARTER b. about 1767, d. 21 May 1861 |
| Son | Joseph CARTER b. about 1777, d. 4 February 1858 |
| Daughter | Mary CARTER b. about 1778 |
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1030] Death announcement: Mrs Carter ; Birmingham Gazette - Monday 16 February 1829, pg. 3, “DIED - On Tuesday, aged 93, at Maulden Cottage, Bedfordshire, Mrs. Carter, relict of Mr. Carter, of Stapleton, Herefordshire, and sister of Mr. Meredith, of Newhall-street.”
| Last Edited | 20 February 2012 |
David MEREDITH
M, #92, b. about 1732, d. 19 April 1803
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
David MEREDITH was born about 1732. He and Sarah PRITCHARD were married on 23 January 1753 in Ludlow, Shropshire.1 He died on 19 April 1803, at age ~71.2
The will of David Meredith of Pedwardine in Brampton Bryan was dated 31 July 1802 and probate was granted 10 May 1803. The following bequests were made in the will:
- Sarah Meredith, wife, interest in estate in Pedwardine held under Right Hon. Earl of Oxford now in part occupation of son David; all household goods
- David Meredith, son, freehold property in Lingen; 1 Guinea
- Mary, daughter, wife of Richard Roberts of Hopton Castle, 10 Guineas
- Joseph Meredith, son, of Knighton, 5 Guineas
- Sarah Meredith, daughter, £500
- Hannah and Ann Meredith, daughters, £450 each
Joseph Meredith, son, and William Edwards of Ludlow, friend, were appointed guardians of daughters Sarah, Hannah and Ann Meredith. The executors were Joseph Meredith, son, and Sarah Meredith, daughter.
- Sarah Meredith, wife, interest in estate in Pedwardine held under Right Hon. Earl of Oxford now in part occupation of son David; all household goods
- David Meredith, son, freehold property in Lingen; 1 Guinea
- Mary, daughter, wife of Richard Roberts of Hopton Castle, 10 Guineas
- Joseph Meredith, son, of Knighton, 5 Guineas
- Sarah Meredith, daughter, £500
- Hannah and Ann Meredith, daughters, £450 each
Joseph Meredith, son, and William Edwards of Ludlow, friend, were appointed guardians of daughters Sarah, Hannah and Ann Meredith. The executors were Joseph Meredith, son, and Sarah Meredith, daughter.
Family
Children with Sarah PRITCHARD b. about 1728, d. 7 April 1813
| Daughter | Mary MEREDITH b. about 1754 |
| Daughter | Sarah MEREDITH b. about 1756, d. 15 December 1842 |
| Son | David MEREDITH b. about 1759, d. 14 February 1836 |
| Daughter | Anne MEREDITH b. 1762, d. April 1762 |
| Son | Joseph MEREDITH b. about 1764, d. 2 May 1836 |
| Daughter | Hannah MEREDITH b. about 1766, d. February 1768 |
| Daughter | Hannah MEREDITH b. about 1769, d. 17 November 1834 |
| Daughter | Anne MEREDITH b. about 1773, d. 26 April 1842 |
| Relationship: | Grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S68] Private communication: Ian Hillman from original documents of Pam Clark, - age at death 70 years
| Last Edited | 16 December 2016 |
John MEREDITH
M, #93, b. about 1739
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
John MEREDITH was born about 1739. He and Martha DYKE were married on 24 May 1768 in Hopton Castle, Shropshire.1
Family
Children with Martha DYKE
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1769, d. 1777 |
| Son | Thomas MEREDITH b. about 1770 |
| Daughter | Mary MEREDITH b. about 1771, d. 1785 |
| Daughter | Martha MEREDITH b. about 1773 |
| Daughter | Sarah MEREDITH b. about 1775 |
| Son | David MEREDITH b. about 1777, d. 1787 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1786 |
| Relationship: | Grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
| Last Edited | 12 November 2008 |
Thomas MEREDITH
M, #94, b. about 1741, d. May 1741
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Thomas MEREDITH was born about 1741. He died in May 1741, at age ~0. He was buried on 8 May 1741 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.1
| Relationship: | Grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S74] Brampton Bryan Parish Registers CMB 1638, 1663-1849 (Bishop’s Transcripts)
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Anne MEREDITH
F, #95, b. about 1742, d. February 1743
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Anne MEREDITH was born about 1742. She died in February 1743, at age ~1. She was buried on 24 February 1743 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.1
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S74] Brampton Bryan Parish Registers CMB 1638, 1663-1849 (Bishop’s Transcripts)
| Last Edited | 9 November 2008 |
Joseph MEREDITH
M, #96, b. about 1744, d. 14 April 1814
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Joseph MEREDITH was born about 1744. He and Mary PROSSER were married on 25 April 1773 in Bucknell, Shropshire.1 He died on 14 April 1814, at age ~70.2
Family
Children with Mary PROSSER b. about 1747, d. 16 March 1799
| Son | John MEREDITH b. about 1774, d. 15 May 1834 |
| Son | Joseph MEREDITH b. about 1781 |
| Relationship: | Grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S68] Private communication: Ian Hillman from original documents of Pam Clark, - age at death 69 years
| Last Edited | 12 November 2008 |
Hannah MEREDITH
F, #97, b. about 1746, d. 24 April 1835
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Hannah MEREDITH was born about 1746. She and Lawrence STEPHENS were married on 11 June 1767 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.1 She died on 24 April 1835, at age ~89, in Lower Harpton, Herefordshire.2
Hannah Stephens nee Meredith died at her son James’s house in Lower Harpton; she was the last surviving sister of James Meredith of Birmingham.2
Family
Children with Lawrence STEPHENS d. 29 January 1798
| Daughter | Sarah STEPHENS b. about 1769, d. 26 January 1851 |
| Son | John STEPHENS b. about 1770, d. before October 1837 |
| Son | William STEPHENS b. about 1773, d. before October 1837 |
| Daughter | Hannah STEPHENS b. about 1774 |
| Son | James STEPHENS b. about 1775, d. 4 October 1837 |
| Son | Joseph STEPHENS b. about 1778, d. 14 February 1837 |
| Daughter | Anna Maria STEPHENS b. about 1780, d. 31 January 1870 |
| Daughter | Anne STEPHENS b. about 1782 |
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S876] Death announcement: Hannah Stephens ; Salopian Journal, Wednesday 6 May 1835, pg. 2, “On the 24th ult., at her son’s, Mr. James Stephens, Harpton, near Presteign, at the advanced age of 89, Hannah, relict of the late Mr. Lawrence Stephens, of Cotmore, Herefordshire, and last surviving sister of Mr. Meredith, of Birmingham.”
| Last Edited | 31 January 2012 |
Mary MEREDITH1
F, #98, b. about 1748, d. 18 May 1830
| Meredith Lineage | David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | David MEREDITH b. about 1702, d. 8 February 1781 |
| Mother | Sarah OWENS b. about 1706, d. 14 April 1794 |
Biography
Mary MEREDITH was born about 1748. She and Thomas MAYO were married on 7 February 1769 in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire.2 She died on 18 May 1830, at age ~82.3 She was buried on 22 May 1830 in Pencombe, Herefordshire.4
Mary Mayo of Pencomb was mentioned in the will of Edward Whitcott dated 1820.
A Sarah Mayo (1783-1843) married a Robert Hamilton (1785-1850) who was a Colour-Sergeant in the Scots Fusilier Guards and was parish clerk of Pencombe for 17 years before his death. Sarah Mayo is possibly another daughter of Thomas Mayo and Mary Meredith.5
A Sarah Mayo (1783-1843) married a Robert Hamilton (1785-1850) who was a Colour-Sergeant in the Scots Fusilier Guards and was parish clerk of Pencombe for 17 years before his death. Sarah Mayo is possibly another daughter of Thomas Mayo and Mary Meredith.5
Family
Child with Thomas MAYO b. about 1734, d. 1813
| Daughter | Ann MAYO b. 1770, d. 1828 |
| Relationship: | Granddaughter of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S68] Private communication: Ian Hillman from original documents of Pam Clark
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1042] Death announcement: Mayo ; Birmingham Gazette - Monday 24 May 1830 pg. 3, “On Tuesday, at an advanced age, Mrs. Mayo, relict of Mr. Mayo, formerly of Pencomb Court, Herefordshire.”
- [S1041] Parish Records Collection 1538-2005 - Burial, FindMyPast online database; www.findmypast.co.uk, - aged 83 at death
- [S1039] Whitcott, Edward, Cwm-iou, Monmouth, Gent (1821), Brecon Probate Records, 1660-1858 (WlAbNL)3650002, The National Library of Wales - Family History Catalogue, URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10107/439533
| Last Edited | 20 February 2012 |
John MEREDITH
M, #99, b. 15 April 1800, d. 17 July 1851
| Meredith Lineage | James2, David1, Josiah0 |
Parents
| Father | James MEREDITH b. 20 February 1753, d. 9 March 1848 |
| Mother | Sarah Rhodes MATHER b. 16 June 1766, d. 4 July 1824 |
Biography
John MEREDITH was born on 15 April 1800.1,2 He and Jane Walker JONES were married on 9 August 1825 in Birmingham, St. Martin’s.1 He died on 17 July 1851, at age 51, in Northfield, Warwickshire.3,4,2,5
In the 1841 England Census John is enumerated as a varnish manufacturer, living at Belle Vue, Hill, Hales Owen, Shropshire. He is listed in an 1850 Directory as “Meredith John, varnish manufacturer, 108, Lionel street; house, Harborne Park”. He was a J.P. for Shropshire.6
Family
Children with Jane Walker JONES d. 14 October 1855
| Daughter | Georgina Augusta MEREDITH b. 21 August 1826, d. 17 January 1882 |
| Son | John MEREDITH b. 13 March 1828 |
| Son | George Frederick MEREDITH b. about 1830, d. 15 August 1896 |
| Daughter | Constance MEREDITH b. 3 April 1831, d. 1902 |
| Daughter | Margaret MEREDITH b. about 1832, d. 1886 |
| Son | Llewellyn MEREDITH b. about 1834, d. 20 November 1864 |
| Son | Conway MEREDITH b. about 1835, d. 1897 |
| Son | Alban MEREDITH b. about 1838 |
| Son | Ernest MEREDITH b. about 1841 |
| Relationship: | Great-grandson of Josiah MEREDITH |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S68] Private communication: Ian Hillman from original documents of Pam Clark
- [S18] Rambles and researches among Worcestershire churches, with historical notes, by George K. Stanton 1884 p. 239. Memorial plaque (through Google Books)
- [S25] Will of Jane Walker Meredith, Widow of Metchley Abbey near Birmingham , Warwickshire 23 November 1855 PROB 11-2222 Image 304-256
- [S861] Death announcement: John Meredith; Birmingham Gazette, Monday 21 Jul 1851; pg. 3, - this gives the date of death as “Monday last”, i.e. 14 July 1851
- [S21] History, gazetteer, and directory, of Warwickshire, by Francis White & Co, 1850, p. 213 (accessed through Google Books)
| Last Edited | 11 November 2022 |
Edward WHITCOTT1
M, #100, b. about 1719, d. 1798
Parents
| Father | Edward WHITCOTT b. about 1688, d. 20 July 1741 |
| Mother | Anne |
Biography
Edward WHITCOTT was born about 1719. He and Sarah MEREDITH were married on 25 May 1748 in More, Shropshire.1 He died in 1798, at age ~79.2
Edward Whitcott lived at Glasbury, Breconshire, His will dated 28 Feb 1798 was proved on 20 April 1798. It mentions:
- Sarah, wife
- sons Edward and William
- Mary, daughter, wife of Thomas Jones
- Ann Phillips, daughter and widow
- property in Cusop, Herefordshire
witnessed by Catherine Whitcott and Thomas Morgan.2
- Sarah, wife
- sons Edward and William
- Mary, daughter, wife of Thomas Jones
- Ann Phillips, daughter and widow
- property in Cusop, Herefordshire
witnessed by Catherine Whitcott and Thomas Morgan.2
Family
Children with Sarah MEREDITH b. about 1728, d. 16 June 1810
| Daughter | Ann WHITCOTT |
| Daughter | Mary WHITCOTT |
| Son | Edward WHITCOTT b. about 1750, d. 1821 |
| Son | William WHITCOTT b. about 1756, d. 1819 |
| Appears on: | Meredith Indented Chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S7] IGI: International Genealogical Index
- [S1035] Will of Edward Whitcott of Glasbury , Breconshire 20 April 1798 PROB 11/1306 ; UK National Archives
| Last Edited | 20 February 2012 |