Battell confusion
I have William Battell of Welwyn, Hertfordshire. He made a will in 1643 and was buried in 1643 at Welwyn.
This is his will:
William Battell
1649
Welwyn
tanner
filed will
inventory 11HW26
I have transcribed it.
His wife is Sara.
Children: William, Sara and Joane.
Father in law: Thomas Huckle
Mother: Lucey (as clear as day)
There is also a codicil poorly written on the cover which mentions his sister Elizabeth and his father's will. He says his father was William. The codicil is crossed through several times.
I have a William at Welwyn with the following children:
William 1814 (who I hope is this man)
Luce 1623
Jesper 1626
Elizabeth 1629
Problem: I can't find a marriage between a William Battell and a Luce/Lucy.
There is a marriage between William Battell and Joan Wilshire at Kimpton in 1612, and it is this marriage which people attribute to the father.
In 1639 there is a burial for Joane Battell,the wife of William.
There is no indication of William being dead - she isn't referred to as a widow.
I'm going round in circles here as I can't find a will for a William Battell before 1643 and I can't find a marriage with a Lucey. I started with Welwyn but have drawn a blank with other parishes too.
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