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19-09-21, 12:00
Can't remember if i've mentioned this before but I recently came across the
will of John Hedland while going through sme of my late father's papers.
Dated 1609 it was three pages of white print on black paper, making it very difficult to read. While I was in hospital a friend transcribed it for me & I've been doing a bit of research on John & his family.
Seems he was carpenter to both Queen Elizabeth 1st & her successor King
James. His wife was named Gertrude & he had children Edward, George & Ann.I've also found another daughter Mary, who seems to have died young.
Ploughing through the registers of St.Olave, Hart St I've been able to trace baptisms for all the children except Edward, so perhaps the family was at a different address at he time of his birth.
I realise this family may have nothing to do with my Headlands & my
father may have have just been curious, but there again ........ it was the
only document relating to genealogy that he had & I would be thrilled if I
confirm there is indeed a connection.
If anyone can come up with any suggestions I'd be most grateful.
will of John Hedland while going through sme of my late father's papers.
Dated 1609 it was three pages of white print on black paper, making it very difficult to read. While I was in hospital a friend transcribed it for me & I've been doing a bit of research on John & his family.
Seems he was carpenter to both Queen Elizabeth 1st & her successor King
James. His wife was named Gertrude & he had children Edward, George & Ann.I've also found another daughter Mary, who seems to have died young.
Ploughing through the registers of St.Olave, Hart St I've been able to trace baptisms for all the children except Edward, so perhaps the family was at a different address at he time of his birth.
I realise this family may have nothing to do with my Headlands & my
father may have have just been curious, but there again ........ it was the
only document relating to genealogy that he had & I would be thrilled if I
confirm there is indeed a connection.
If anyone can come up with any suggestions I'd be most grateful.