Difference between revisions of "Josiah Simcox 1644/5-1682"
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| − | Son of [[family::John Simcox]], of [[location::West Bromwich, Staffordshire]]. BA [[education::New Inn Hall, Oxford]] 1665. [[occupation::Assistant master]] at [[location::Stratford-upon-Avon]], and [[occupation::curate]] for [[ | + | Son of [[family::John Simcox]], of [[location::West Bromwich, Staffordshire]]. BA [[education::New Inn Hall, Oxford]] 1665. [[occupation::Assistant master]] at [[location::Stratford-upon-Avon]], and [[occupation::curate]] for [[crossreference::John Ward]], the [[occupation::Vicar]] there, from the late 1660s; he succeeded Ward as [[occupation::Vicar]] in 1681 but died soon afterwards. |
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| − | Simcox’s probate inventory lists “a desk and his books”, in the study, valued at [[monetary value::£20]]; the total estate value of £297 suggests a well furnished house, with musical instruments, pictures, and fishing tackle as well as the usual furniture and household items. Apart from £5 left to his father, he bequeathed all his goods to his wife [[family::Martha Simcox|Martha]]. | + | Simcox’s probate inventory lists “a desk and his books”, in the study, valued at [[monetary value::£20]]; the total estate value of [[monetary value::£297]] suggests a well furnished house, with musical instruments, pictures, and fishing tackle as well as the usual furniture and household items. Apart from [[monetary value::£5]] [[bequest::left]] to his [[beneficiary::father]], he [[bequest::bequeathed]] all his goods to his [[beneficiary::wife]] [[family::Martha Simcox|Martha]]. |
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*Jones, J. (ed), ''Stratford-upon-Avon inventories'', vol 2, 1626-99, 2002, 189. | *Jones, J. (ed), ''Stratford-upon-Avon inventories'', vol 2, 1626-99, 2002, 189. | ||
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Revision as of 01:31, 28 July 2020
Josiah SIMCOX 1644/5-1682
Biographical Note
Son of John Simcox, of West Bromwich, Staffordshire. BA New Inn Hall, Oxford 1665. Assistant master at Stratford-upon-Avon, and curate for John Ward, the Vicar there, from the late 1660s; he succeeded Ward as Vicar in 1681 but died soon afterwards.
Books
Simcox’s probate inventory lists “a desk and his books”, in the study, valued at £20; the total estate value of £297 suggests a well furnished house, with musical instruments, pictures, and fishing tackle as well as the usual furniture and household items. Apart from £5 left to his father, he bequeathed all his goods to his wife Martha.
Characteristic Markings
None of Simcox’s books have been identified.
Sources
- Jones, J. (ed), Stratford-upon-Avon inventories, vol 2, 1626-99, 2002, 189.