Peter Brown Family History

Richard Underhill (1561) & Joan Giles

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General History

Richard Underhill & Joan Giles were one of my 12th generation ancestors.

Key Dates:

  • 1561: Richard Underhill born
  • 1581: Richard Underhill married Joan Giles
  • 1582: first child born
  • 1603: Joan Underhill (Giles)died
  • 1606: last child born
  • 1610: Jane Underhill died
  • 1610: Richard Underhill married Joan Baynett
  • 1612: Richard Underhill died

Richard Underhill was baptised on 3rd August 1561 and was the son of Richard Underhill & Ellen. He was mentioned in Ellen's Will of 1581 as being her son and Executor. This link is Guesswork. He possibly married firstly Joan Giles on 23rd November 1581 in Lingfield, Surrey and they had six children (1-6). Joan was buried there on 11th November 1603 ('wife of Richard'). He married secondly Jane and they had two children (7-8). Jane was buried on 26th May 1610 in Lingfield, Surrey ('wife of Richard'). Richard may have married thirdly Joan Baynett on 8th October 1610 in Lingfield, Surrey. Richard was possibly buried on 28th August 1612 in Lingfield, Surrey

Joan Giles birth details are unknown

Children Click to return to 'Top of Page'
  1. Richard Underhill was baptised on 29th March 1582 in Lingfield, Surrey and was buried there on 29th March 1582 ('son of Richard').
  2. Joan Underhill (Joane) was baptised on 17th March 1583 in Lingfield, Surrey. She married William Hoggett on 31st May 1607. William was the son of George Hoggette & Margaret Isted baptised on 10th February 1582 in Lingfield. Joan & William were mentioned in her brother Francis's 'Will' of 1619 and William was Executor.. They had a child.
    1. Joan Hoggett (mentioned in her uncle Francis's 'Will' of 1619).
  3. Francis Underhill was baptised on 12th September 1585 in Lingfield, Surrey and was buried there on 14th June 1619. He was a bachelor and left a 'Will' that was dated 11th June 1619.
  4. William Underhill was baptised on 22nd June 1589 in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in his brother Francis's 'Will' of 1619 and was also Executor. He married Frances Chippingdale. Details of William Underhill & Frances Chippingdale are shown separately as they are direct ancestors.
  5. Richard Underhill was baptised on 10th December 1592 in Lingfield, Surrey. He was mentioned in his brother Francis's 'Will' of 1619. He maybe married Elizabeth Norman on 11th May 1617 in Lingfield, Surrey. Richard & Elizabeth had possibly three children.
    1. Marie Underhill was baptised on 1st February 1618 in Lingfield, Surrey ('daughter of Richard junior').
    2. Richard Underhill was buried on 2nd October 1625 in Lingfield, Surrey ('son of Richard').
    3. Richard Underhill was buried on 22nd February 1626 in Lingfield, Surrey ('son of Richard').
  6. Margaret Underhill was baptised on 22nd February 1596 in Lingfield, Surrey. She was mentioned in her brother Francis's 'Will' of 1619 as being unmarried at that time.
  7. Thomas Underhill was baptised on 28th October 1604 in Lingfield, Surrey. He was mentioned in his brother Francis's 'Will' of 1619. The following two children may have been his.
    1. Ano Underhill was buried on 13th January 1632 in Lingfield, Surrey (child of Thomas)
    2. Ano Underhill was buried on 12th January 1635 in Lingfield, Surrey. (child of Thomas)
  8. George Underhill was baptised on 12th October 1606 in Lingfield, Surrey. He was mentioned in his brother Francis's 'Will' of 1619.

Personal History Click to return to 'Top of Page'

No information available

Verification & Concerns Returns to 'Top of Page'

  1. Athough the details of the individual entries are correct, and the children are born to the named parents, a rigorous analysis has not yet been undertaken to ensure that the correct family heads are with the appropriate children (ie if there was a choice of father's called 'William' the wrong one may have been used).Therefore this structure should only be viewed as indicative.
Documents Returns to 'Top of Page'
Wills:
  1. Francis Underhill (Family ref 3) left a 'Will' that was dated 11th June 1619 and was proved on 24th June 1619 (ref SW/9_539). In the 'Will' he mentions his brothers William, Thomas, George, Richard; his sister Margaret; his brother in law William Hoggett & daughterJoan & Neice/nephew: Francis son of William, Joan Hoggett dau of William & Others: William Plowe, Richard Saxby, Thomas Carr, Henry Smyth. The link is to an Abstract of the Will.
Sources Click to return to 'Top of Page'
  1. Sussex Record Society -  East Grinstead Parish Registers 1558-1661:
  2. Surrey parish register - Crowhurst, Lingfield, Horne
  3. Sussex parish register - East Grinstead, Hartfield, Worth, Withyham
  4. Kent parish Register - Cowden
  5. Sussex Marriage Index CD
  6. Surrey Marriage index CD
  7. Surrey Wills Abstracts
  8. Latter day Saints - Family Search: For initial identification of details only