Edward Cogswell

Other Events:

• Will: 23 Jun 1615
• Probate: 12 Jan 1615/16

Notes:

Biography:
From Jameson:

Edward Cogswell, son of Robert and Alice Cogswell, was born in Westbury Leigh, County of Wilts, England. He married Alice ____ . They resided in Westbury Leigh. Mr. Cogswell died in 1616. Mrs. Alice Cogswell died in the same year.

Edward was a clothier, pursuing the business of his father and ancestors for generations. His estates were designated Ludborne, Horningsham, and Ripond Mylls. Ripond Mylls were located in Frome Selwood, a few miles from Westbury. Frome Sehvood was so named because near the famous Selwood Forest. Mr. Cogswell died early in 1616, and was buried in the churchyard of Westbury. Mrs. Cogswell survived him but a few weeks.

Will:
THE WILL OF EDWARD COGSWELL, CLOTHIER.

Dated, June 23, 1615. Proved, Jan. 12, 1615/6.

"In the name of God, Amen. The 23d of June, 1615, I, Edward Cogswell, clothier, of Westburie Leighe in the countie of Wilts ... do bequeath, My soul to God and my bodie to be buried in the Church or Churchyard of Wesburie. To Margaret Marchante, the wife of Thomas Marchante, £20. To Elizabeth Ernly, the wife of Richard Ernie, £30. To Margery Wilkins, the wife of John Wilkins, £10. To Elizabeth Marchante, the dau. Of Thomas Marchante 20 marks at her marriage. To the other children of my three who shall be born and living at the time of my decease, £4 each. To Elinor Smythe, the wife of Stephen Smythe, 40 shillings. To Joane Freestone, widow, to Margaret Francklene, widow, to Margery Whatley, the wife of John Whatley, to Edith Stevens, the wife of Thomas Stevens, to every of these four my sisters, £2. To Henry Freestone, 10 shillings. To Edward Franklene, 10 shillings. To Robert Cogswell, the son of Stephen Cogswell, ten shillings. To Margery Stevens, the dau. of Thomas Stevens, ten shillings. To Edward Cogswell, the son of Robert Cogswell, deceased, ten shillings. To George Cogswell, his brother, twenty shillings. To every of my godchildren besides these aforesaid, 12 pence. To John Cogswell, my son, £240, bed, bedding, and other household stuff, &c. To my son Anthony, the whole estate, right and interest and term of years which I have in and to Ludborne, with the appurtenances, together with the Lease of the same for the term of his life to be delivered to him at the age of 23. After his death my son John Cogswell to have and enjoy the said Ludborne, &c., for his life only: remainder to Jeffrey, my son. To Anthony, the sum of £8o, and four of my best kyne at 23. To my son Jeffrey Cogswell, all my estate, right and term of years wch I have in little Horningsham, &c., with the Lease of the same for his life only. After his death the said little Horningsham to the party next mentioned in the said Lease to him and his assigns. To my son Jeffrey, £8o and four oxen, now in the hands of Robert Northen of little Horningsham, all to be delivered to him at the age of 23. To my son, John Cogswell, all the right and term of years which I have to the Mylls called Ripond, place situate within the parish of Froome, Selwood for his life. After his death, to the party next mentioned in the Lease thereof to enjoy the remainder of the term. I owe John Boutchcr, my servant, £6o l0s. to be paid at any time on his demand. To Alice, my wife, my dwelling house, &c., so long as she keepeth herself widow and in my name. After her death, to my son John and his heirs forever. To Alice my wife, yearly out of Ludborne, £8, after the delivering up of the same; and from Horningsham £12 yearly, after the delivery of the Lease thereof to Jeffrey; so long as she keepeth herself widow and no longer. The residue of goods and chattels unbequeathed, to Alice my wife, my sole Executrix.
My well beloved Jeffrey Whitaker and Anthonye Selfe, overseers."

(Signed) EDWARD COGSWELL.
WITNESSES.
Robert Foster, Clerk,
Richard Painter^

Family/Spouse: Alice. Alice died about 1615. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Cogswell was born in 1592 in Westbury Leigh, in the County of Wilts, England; died on 29 Nov 1669 in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
2. Margaret Cogswell
3. Elizabeth Cogswell was buried on 20 Jan 1582.
4. Elizabeth Cogswell was buried on 1 Apr 1661.
5. Robert Cogswell
6. Andrew Cogswell
7. Robert Cogswell
8. John Cogswell was buried on 11 Apr 1592.
9. Margery Cogswell
10. Anthon Cogswell was buried on 28 Jun 1597.
11. Anthony Cogswell
12. Geoffrey Cogswell
13. Elenor Cogswell
14. Walter Cogswell

Other Events:

• Will: 1 Jun 1581, England
• Probate: 14 Jul 1581, Probate Cour, London, England

Notes:

Biography:
From Jameson:

Robert and Alicia Cogswell were the grandparents of John Cogswell, immigrant to America in 1635. They lived in Westbury Leigh, County of Wilts, England.

Robert Cogswell, as appears from his will, was a manufacturer of woolen cloths. Little is known of him. The Register of the Parish gives the date of his burial June 7, 1581. Mrs. Alicia Cogswell survived her husband. The date of her burial is given Aug. i, 1603. Their children were: Robert; Richard; Stephen; Joane, m. Freestone; Margaret, m. Franklene; Margery, m. John Whatley; Edith, m. Thomas Stevens; Edward, m. Alice . Vid. Registers of St. Mary's Chapel, Parish of All Saints and Westbury, Wilts County, England.

Will:
THE WILL OF ROBERT COGSWELL.
Dated, June i, 1581.
Probate Court, London.
Proved, July 14, 1581.
"Ln the name of God, Amen. I, Robert Cogswell bequeath my soul to God & my bodye to be buried in the Churche or in the Churchyarde of Westburye. To St. Mary's Church, Saram, sixpence. To Westbury Church, twelvepence. To the Church in Dilton, twelvepence. Item: I give to the poore people of Leigh & Dilton a sack of wheate to be broken and given unto them. Unto my sonne Robarte Cogswell, the house of Hancock, &c. To Rychard Cogswell, my sonne, 3£ 6s. 8d. To Stephen Cogswell, my sonne, 6£. Item. I give unto Rychard & Stephen, my sonnes, all my sheares with the rest of my workinge tooles, that pertavneth to my occupation, after their mother doe give up the use of them, Stephen to have his portion at the age of 24. To Margaret Cogswell, my daughter, 6£ 13s. 4d. To Margery, my daughter, and to Edith, my daughter, 6£ 13s. 4d. each. To Roger & George Cogswell, the sonnes of Robert Cogswell, one ewe each. To Margaret Cogswell, the daughter of Edward Cogswell, one ewe." Several gifts of live stock to persons by the name of Smith & Freestone. "To my son Edward Cogeswell, my best weather sheepe. To Roger, son of Robert Cogswell, certain vessels of brass after the death of Alice my wife."
He appoints his wife Alice sole Executrix.
(Signed) ROBERT COGSWELL.
Geo. Oldlaiiibe,
Witnesses:
John Whatley,
Wm. Frariklyn,
Nicholas Beaser

Robert married Alice. Alice was buried on 1 Aug 1603. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Alice Cogswell