Saddler, his mother was a widow in 1639
Left money in Aunt Anns will
Left money by Aunt Anne
Not 18 in 1661
Left money by Aunt Anne
Not 18 in 1661
Merchant tobacconist of London.
Executor of Aunt Annes will
There are many versions of Williams family and it may need revising,
Bridges Division Lawsuit Robinson V Hougham names Susan, widow, and 12 of her children of St Martins Ludgate Hill London - Grocer.
British Museum MSS5507 names 15 Children
Boys History says 6 sons and 6 Daughters.Ireland has Solomon who married Mildred Milles as son of William
In a "Forgotten Past" Solomon Hougham is charted as son of William Hougham and Susan Clark.This is an error for the following reasons.If this is the Solomon born 1694 as the Author claims,then he could not be son of William for William was dead in 1682. Furthermore in 1717 Frances,son of William makes an oath that "He is the only surviving son,and only son to have issue." This statement is proven by various documents and historians.
Further proof—it was the children of Henry Hougham and Elizabeth Naylor who were the possessors and in heritors of Barton Court because it could be only inherited by male descendants-according to the Will of Solomon. Although Solomon(who md Midred Milles)was older than Charles,he did NOT INHERIT to pass on to his children,because he ONLY HAD DAUGHTERS. This is the point the Author of A Forgotten Past got confused and gave Solomon to wrong parents and place. She called him a cousin to the Barton inheritors, which he could not be if he was given_to William and Susan* The Houghams of Barton and the children of William and Susan were about six generations from one common ancestor-all recognition of cousinship long lost sight of.
Note by M.H.Pratt;-The above explanation is noted here to guard anyone in future from altering these Group Sheets—if by chance they read "A Forgotten Past"and think an error is recorded here, follow sworn documents for proof and accept nothing that is surmised and not proven.From "County Genealogies-Pedigrees of the families of Kent" ,by William Berry .published, London 1830.Page 164
"William,son of Michael Hougham of Weddington, and. Margaret Courthope .was born l618 married Susan Clerk".
From Collection for a History of Sandwich, in Kent, by William Boys FRS. published Canterbury 1792. page 367
Pedigree of Hougham of Huffam-the same statement as above, but gives also six sons and six daughters. Note,by M.H.Pratt ;-probably the above which was printed in 1830,was taken from "Boy's" of 1792
From document in Records Office, London Bridges Division. Hougham V Taylor 1669 in which William Hougham brings a bill of complaint against Humphrey Taylor .merchant, on 7 March 1669 ,"Ye orator William Hougham of Acton,in the county of Middlesex. gent.——having for divers years past got his living by buying and selling tobacco,etc..Notes on the family of WILLIAM HOUGHAM who md.SUSAN CLARK.He was a Merchant of London.had land in Kent, son of Michael & Margaret.
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William Hougham is named as the OLDEST son (although the pedigrees do not name any other-this leaves room for a reason to search for other sons) he is described as "Gentleman" of Weddington in Ash,and also a merchant of tobacco ,of Acton .Middlesex,London. His family resided in London most of the time,yet as his sons grew up,they, evidently travelled to far lands as had their Grandfather and Uncles before them. From J.R.Planche's Corner of Kent, Chapter 2, I copy the following;-"At the end of the Villare Cantanum" formerly belonging to N.J.Warburton,Somerset Herald, was pasted however a manuscript memorandum by Francis Hpughan only surviving son of the last William stating 'that his Aunt (ie his Great Aunt)Anne left his Father Executor and the estate to Francis'. youngest brother Michael,and in case he died.it was to go to the next youngest of the children of William" which was I, Francis Hougham,only son left, and I,by my last Will do give it to my son Gervase Hougham,but I find that my Father has mortgaged it for ninety nine years,and that it is impossible that it can come to me,so I have made this memorandum of it that my son Gervase may have it notwithstanding. I believe it is now (1717) about 60 years since the date. It lies in the Parish of Ash. It is in the hands of M.Willis as tenant.
Note from RY - Having read Ann's will I do not think Francis is correct in saying that Annes estate should go the next youngest son if Michael died. It reads that the estate goes to the father William, which it appears to have done if he mortgaged it.
The mortgage was to one Mr Robinson,and he gave it to———:— who married one Admiral Davis arid since I cannot tell further. There has been an acknowledgement in the Court of Chancery from them to me, that it does belong to me, about the year 1688-6 (Note,the date of lawsuit was April 1682) as Mr Hardistry of Essex Street.and Mr Bourne of Lincoln's Inn do affirm to me for they were lawyers concerned for me". —signed Francis Hougham . He was,adds Mr Streatfield.to whom we are indebted for this little piece of family history) a Citizen and Painter Stainer, and bore the ancient coat of the family."In the Records Offlee, London is the Document c7/181/l09/20th of April 1682. It deals with Osbert; Richard; Francis; sons of William Hougham,who was executor for Ann, and a mortgage to Robinson,Humphrey.— The further answer of. William Davis Esq., and his wife to the bill of Osbert,Richard,Charles and Francis Hougham (this extract proves some of the names of the children of William and the dates they were living)
Osbert Son of William above quoted. From Walters Genealogical Gleanings in England, vol 2.p.l056.. Richard
Carey Merchant now residing in the Isle of Barbados 12 June 1684 "my friends Mr Francis Wood and Mr Osbert Hougham, both of St Michael's in the Island of Barbados,merchants,and my dear loving sister Mrs Damarls Beriff of the same City, widow, all the rest and remainder of my estate whatsoever,which I die possessed of,both real and personal, let it be in England.New York.the island of Barbados, or elsewhere,to be equally devided amongst them,share and share alike, making them jointly my full executors.-—etc-,.. Proved at London by the Oath of all three executors. Richard Carey was a merchant of London (second son of Shenshaw Carey.b.l649 and was living in 1700) Richard married Jane daughter of Joseph Wright.merchant of London.
The Island of Barbados is in the Indies,and as we look back we see that Richard and Stephen Hougham were merchants of London.and trading to East Indies—a document in the Record Office.London,bundle 151,No.44,Hougham Vs,Hamilton. 1680 proves this assertion.
The Wills and tombs of Aunt Anne's"brothers show that they also were traders,merchants,of the Indies and of England.so we may look for descendants in almost any part of the world.
Francis Hougham of whom we have been writing ,lived with Mr Thomas Spencer at Ludgate Hill. Parish of Saint Bride. London. His son Gervase called himself Jervis or Jarvis, he was the only child of 1st wife of Francis, Mary Plumbe.who was the heiress of her father Gervase Plumbe. -For history of Gervase or Jarvis see under his name.
By second wife. Elizabeth Throughton,Francis had a son Nathaniel Hougham.Elizabeth was of Hackney,and her son Nathaniel lived at Newgate.London.He was called 'only surviving son" by historians—but it seems like the Houghams moved about more than many others in that day,and as soon as the historians lost trace of them they decided, 'only son' or 'of whom no more is known' or 'D.S.P'. and omitted them from the pedigree. For more interesting family history see under Nathaniel (I think MHP means Jarvis here - RY) in record— this line is about the most numerous and endless of all the branches,which are not small either. Gervase's descendants are prolific all over America.North.South.East and West-from Pole to Pole.
Bridges division 546/59 Robinson V Hougham—concerning land mortgage etc., names widow Susan—and mentions 12 children—of
St Martin's Ludgate Hill,London, grocer,
Died about 3 1/2 years of age according to Marian Pratt but no evidence has been found
Heir to grand aunt Ann who left her inherited property in Ash .The land were called Rawbarrow. He was to inherit at 21 years and if dead then next youngest son. The documents which gave the particularsof the 8 sons and 7 daughters are Chancery Proceedings Bridges 546/69 Robinson near Hougham 4 mar 1630 c&/181/109 April 1682. They concern the piece of land called Rawbarough which is in Ash and mentioned in will of Stephen Hougham 1556
Questions here:-
If he died aged 3 1/2 why is he mentioned in Aunt Anns will, she would have known that he was dead, also, why does Anne refer to him as youngest son of William when clearly there were others?
Answer?
Could there have been a second son called Michael? but if he came after Francis the dates would be wrong.
In several lawsuits
From"water's Genealogical Gleanings in England" vol.2.page 1056;-"Richard Carey,merchant, now resident in the Island of
Barbadoes. 12 June 1684. proved 13 Aug .l685,——My friend is Mr Francis Wood and Mr Osbert Hougham, both of St Michaels in the Island of Barbados merchants-——(along with his wife) ——all the rest of my estates——— both real and personal, let it be England, New York, the Island of Barbados or elsewhere——share and share alike——Jointly
full executors—etc. Proved at London, by all three executors.-by the oath of all three. Camp.96. Richard Carey of London,merchant was 2nd son of Shenshaw Cary who was born 1649 and was living in 1700-he Richard Carey
md. Jane, daughter of Joseph Wright of London.Merchant.
Of London and Barbados
A Captain in the Army - Lord Charlemounts Regiment
Left money by Aunt Anne
Left money by Aunt Anne
Left money by Aunt Anne
Baptized as a Hougham
Spelt his name as Hougham in his will
Clockmaker Owned property in Cutter lane and Carey Lane.
In his will he left all to his mother and after her death to his sister Bennet (Elizabeth?) and after her death to brother Francis
I Charles Hougham Citizen and Clockmaker of London Being sick in body but of a disposing mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this life do for the disposing of my worldly estate do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows viz Firstly, I give and bequeath unto my dear and loving mother Susannah Hougham all the rents issues and profits of all my houses and buildings in Cutter lane and Carey Lane London for and during so much of the term I have therein so long as my said mother shall live and after her decease I give all the said rents issues and profits of all my said houses and buildings in Cutter Lane and Cary Lane afore said unto my sister Bennet Hougham for all the rest and remainder of term that shall then come and unexpired so long as my said sister shall live and after her decease I give all my said houses and lease thereof and all my gift therein unto my brother Francis and further I give and bequeath unto my said sister Bennet Hougham the full sum of one Hundred pounds of lawful money to be paid her out of the moneys due and owing to me by bonds to be paid me said sister Bennet Hougham so soon after my decease as the same can or shall be received by my executor herein after named. Item I give and bequeath unto my said mother the full sum of fifty pounds of lawful money to be paid out of the money due and owing to me by bonds aforesaid to be paid to my said mother so soon after my decease as the same can or shall be received by my hereinafter named executors also I further give and bequeath to my dear mother ten pounds to buy her mourning and all the rest of my real and personal estate I give devise and bequeath unto my said brother Francis Hougham who I make and appoint my full and sole executor of this my last will and testament paying all my debts and funeral expenses In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and published and declared this to be my last will and testament this first day of December in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and nine - Charles Hougham Read signed sealed and published by the above named testator in the prpresence of us John Harris xx Peers
Possibly this Huffam
Front matter from The Old Bailey Proceedings, 26th April, 1693.
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Ref: f16930426-1
<http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/facsimiles/1690s/16930426001.html> See original <http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/facsimiles/1690s/16930426001.html>The Proceedings on the KING and QUEEN'S Commissions of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, and Goal Delivery of Newgate, held for the City of London, and County of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly.
On the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, being the 26th, 27th 28th, and 29th Days of April, 1693. And in the Fifth Year of Their MAJESTIES Reign.
THE Sessions of Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, Goal Delivery of Newgate, held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, being the 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th Days of April, 1693. before the Right Honourable Sir John Fleet , Kt. Lord Mayor of the City of London, and Sir Salathiel Lovell , Kt. Recorder of the said City, with several others of Their Majesties Justices for the City of London, and County of Middlesex.
The Jurors were as follows,
London Jury.
Joseph How , Francis Wynn , John Winkly , Robert Swynfin , William Merryddall., Thomas Day , George Stynton , James Dovey , Charles Huffam , John Layton , Charles Harvey , Daniel Lock ,
Middlesex Jury.
Nicholas Goodwin , Francis Child , Thomas Franklin , John Peacock , John Munn , Francis Gotobed , Richard Smith , William Fynch , Robert Stephenson , Richard Downes , William Evanes , Edward Swift ,
The Proceedings were these,
Baptized as Hougham
A Captain in the Navy
Is this John the same one as recorded as son of Henry and Elizabeth Naylor?
His will refers to Solomon his brother but there is no Solomon in this family
Incidentally, I was at the Guildhall Library this week and found another son of William and Susan, a little Henry. Are you aware of him? He was born on 24th August 1665 and baptised at St Martin Ludgate on 7th September. The poor little boy was buried on 12th September having suffered from 'griping of ye gutt'. Possibly a plague symptom, as the page in the register for this year is headed 'Year of the Great Plague' and most of the entries around his concern plague victims. Could this be why it is difficult to find information about the family of William and Susan - did they flee elsewhere. to escape the plague? It hadn't occurred to me before. Margaret Slade
Left money by Aunt Anne not 21 in 1661
Left money by Aunt Anne not 21 in 1661
Dorothy Caroline Sutherland Clifford
Alternative birth date 18/9/1905
On 1851 census living with parents
On 1861 census living with parents a porter
7 St Andrews Place in 1871 Hammerman
On 1881 census as Railway Carman of 3 Luscombe Road Vauxhall
On 1891 census visiting at Riverhall street Lambeth, Packer
on 1901 census as carman Lodger, Single
On 1891 census as Laundress of 28 Ely Place Lambeth
On 1881 census as living with parents
On 1891 census visiting with father at Riverhall street Lambeth,
On 1891 census as living with mother
Farmer