"George Clerke" is mentioned in the Will of his father, William Clerke, as follows: The Will of "William Clerke" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 May 1591 and Probated on 10 June 1591. The Will (proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury) contains the following information: "William Clerke" was a "Yeoman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife, ""Cicely" or Ciceley" was alive at the time his Will was written--and to whom he gave "all [his] lands, tenements etc in Walkern and Bennington"; he had two sons: "George Clerke"--to whom William gave "All my Manor of Chifield", and "John Clerke"--to whom William gave his "goodes and Chattels at Thaxted"; he had one grandson: "Philip Clerke son of the George Clerke aforesaid"; he stated that he wanted his "body...to be buried in the parish church of Bennington near the place where my father George Clerke was buried"; and his Will was probated by "Cicely relicta [widow]" and "John Clerke son".
"John Clarke" is listed in the christening records of his children. For example: The christening of "Ann Clarke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1042207), which states that she was christened on 30 October 1596 in Walkern, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "John Clarke".
The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
A brass inscription to "John Clarke" is displayed in the church of St. Peter in Benington, Hertfordshire, England, and is described as follows in British History Online (http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/herts/vol3/pp73-77):
"The parish church of St. Peter [in Benington, Hertfordshire, England], which stands to the west of the village, is built of flint with stone dressings. The nave, which is covered with ivy, is plastered externally. The chancel and south porch are roofed with tiles and the nave with lead. The tower, which is of two stages, has an embattled parapet and a pyramidal roof. The present church, which dates from the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century, originally consisted of a chancel and nave only, built, it would appear from the shields of arms that decorate them, by Sir John de Benstede (ob. 1323). The north chapel and the south porch were added about 1330, apparently by his widow, Parnel Moyne, and early in the 15th century the west tower was built by Edward Benstede (ob. 1432), and an additional arch was inserted with his monument below it between the chancel and the north chapel. The raising of the clearstory dates from somewhat later in the 15th century. The modern work upon the fabric consists of the rebuilding in 1889 of the south and east walls of the chancel and the recent restoration of the tower. ...In the nave on the east wall, to the north of the chancel arch, are two brasses, with inscriptions to William Clarke, 1591, and John Clarke, 1604."A brass memorial to "John Clarke" is mentioned in the book "Memorial Brasses in Hertfordshire Churches", by William Frampton Andrews, 1903, page 37, which states that the following brass inscription appears in the Bennington church:
"Here lyeth the bodie of John Clarke, of this Towne of Bennington Covncil at Lawe who Maried Edith one of the Davghters of Robert Cole of Bargeholt in the Covnty of Svffolck gent who had issve by her one soone named Willm Three Davghters named Anne Edith & Elizabeth. He died ye xith Day of Jvne 1604, Aged L."2016 Research Note:
During the 1500’s and 1600’s, a number of Clark family members lived in and near Benington, Hertfordshire, England. These included William Clarke (died 1591) and John Clarke (died 1604) who are mentioned in two brass inscriptions that are still visible on a wall inside the parish church of St. Peter, Benington, Hertfordshire. These two brass inscriptions read as follows:
Top brass inscription: William Clarke the 4 soone of George Clarke Changed his life the xxiiii day of May 1591 Who was as thou art & is as thou shal be
Bottom brass inscription: HERE LYETH THE BODIE OF JOHN CLARKE OF THIS TOWNE OF BENINGTON COVNCIL AT LAWE WHO MARIED EDITH ONE OF THE DAVGHTERS OF ROBERT COLE OF BARGEHOLD IN THE COVNTY OF SVFFOLCK GENT WHO HAD ISSVE BY HER ONE SOONE NAMED WILLM & THREE DAVGHTERS NAMED ANNE EDITH & ELIZABETH. HE DIED YE XITH DAY OF JVNE 1604, AGED L.
"Elen" was the wife of "Jhon Clarke" and is listed in the christening record of their daughter, as follows: The christening of "Elyzebethe Clark" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991399, Item #7), which states that she was christened on 5 April 1601 in Walkern, Hertfordshire, England, and that her parents were "Jhon Clarke" and "Elen".
"Edith" is mentioned in the Will of her husband, Johis Clerke, as follows: The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
The christening of "William Clark" is listed in the parish register of Walkern, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040799, Item #6), which states that he was christened on 14 September 1595 in Walkern and that he was the son of "John Clark".
"William Clerke" is mentioned in the Will of his father, Johis Clerke, as follows: The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
The christening of "Ann Clark" is listed in the parish register of Walkern, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040799, Item #6), which states that she was christened on 30 October 1596 in Walkern and that she was the daughter of "John Clark, gent[leman]".
"Anne Clerke" is mentioned in the Will of his father, Johis Clerke, as follows: The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
The christening of "Editha Clark" is listed in the parish register of Walkern, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040799, Item #6), which states that she was christened in 1600 in Walkern and that she was the daughter of "Johnis Clark".
The christening of "Editha Clark" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 991329 and 991399), which states that she was christened on 5 July 1600 in Benington, Hertfordshire, England, and that her father was "Johnnis Clark".
"Edith Clerke" is mentioned in the Will of his father, Johis Clerke, as follows: The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
The christening of "Elyzabethe Clarke" is listed in the parish register of Walkern, Hertfordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040799, Item #6), which states that she was christened on 5 April 1602 in Walkern and that she was the daughter of "Mr John Clark & Eden h[is] w[ife]".
The christening of "Elyzebethe Clark" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991399, Item #7), which states that she was christened on 5 April 1602 in Walkern, Hertfordshire, England, and that her parents were "Jhon Clarke" and "Elen".
"Elizabeth Clerke" is mentioned in the Will of his father, Johis Clerke, as follows: The Will of "Johis Clerke" or "John Clerk of Bennington" is listed in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (available via Ancestry.com), and was written on 12 November 1603 and Probated on 26 June 1604. The Will contains the following information: "John Clerk" was a "Gentleman" of "Bennington", Hertfordshire, England; his wife "Edith" was alive at the time his Will was written; he had four children: "William", "Anne", "Edith", and "Elizabeth"; he had a "brother George"--who was to be an "overseer" of his estate; and he stated that he wished to be buried near his father in Benington.
The christening of "Peerce Clarke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 973125, Item #3), which states that he was christened on 4 June 1581 in the Abbey, in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "John Clarke".
"Martha" is listed as the wife of "Peerce Clarke" in the christening records of her children: Anne, Peerce, Nathaniel, Ellen and Elizabeth. For example, the christening of "Anne Clarke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 991322), which states that she was christened on 3 October 1619 at Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, and that her parents were "Peerce Clarke" and "Martha"
The christening of "John Clarke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 973125, Item #3), which states that he was christened on 16 March 1593 in the Abbey, in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, and that his father was "John Clarke".
The marriage of "John Clarke" and "Alice Spiggins" is listed in the FamilySearch (FHL Film # 973125, Item #3), which states that they were married on 10 November 1616 in in the Abbey, in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
The marriage of "John Clarke" and "Alice Spiggins" is listed in the FamilySearch (FHL Film # 973125, Item #3), which states that they were married on 10 November 1616 in in the Abbey, in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Clarke and Alice Spiggins-2853
The marriage of "John Clarke" and "Alice Spiggins" is listed in the FamilySearch (FHL Film # 973125, Item #3), which states that they were married on 10 November 1616 in in the Abbey, in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
The christening of "George White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 90784), which states that he was christened on 8 August 1703 in Easington, Durham, England, and that his parents were "Joseph White" and "Jane".
The marriage of "George White" of "Hesleton Moor" and "Elizabeth Hunter" a "servant" of "Murton" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book # 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 40), which states that they were married on 21 May 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham. Also, the marriage of "George White" and "Elizabeth Huntr" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that they were married on 21 May 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England.
"George White" is listed in the christening record of his son, Joseph White, as follows: The christening of "Joseph White" is listed in FindMyPast (via Northumberland and Durham Baptisms), which states that he was christened on 30 June 1730 in St. Andrew, Dalton-Le-Dale, Durham, England, and that his father was "George White".
The marriage of "George White" of "Hesleton Moor" and "Elizabeth Hunter" a "servant" of "Murton" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book # 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 40), which states that they were married on 21 May 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham. Also, the marriage of "George White" and "Elizabeth Huntr" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that they were married on 21 May 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England.
Research Note: Elizabeth Hunter is listed in FamilySearch Tree as PID# K63L-LHR and K64J-QQ2. These two PIDs need to be merged.
Marriage Notes for George White and Elizabeth Hunter-2868
The marriage of "George White" of "Hesleton Moor" and "Elizabeth Hunter" a "servant" of "Murton" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book # 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 40), which states that they were married on 21 May 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham. Also, the marriage of "George White" and "Elizabeth Huntr" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that they were married on 21 May 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England.
The christening of "Eliz. White" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 16), which states that she was christened on 3 March 1740/1741 in Dalton Le Dale and that her father was "George White" of "Murton Moor".
The christening of "Elizabeth White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 3 March 1741 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that her father was "George White".
The burial of "Eliz. White" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 69), which states that she was buried on 19 November 1741 in Dalton Le Dale and that she was the daughter of "George White" of "M.Moor".
The christening of "Jane White" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 16), which states that she was christened on 28 July 1746 in Dalton Le Dale and that her father was "George White" of "Murton".
The christening of "Jane White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 28 July 1746 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that her father was "George White".
The burial of "Jane White" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 70), which states that she was buried on 19 October 1747 in Dalton Le Dale and that she was the daughter of "George White" or "Moorton [Murton]."
The marriage of "Robert Sadler and Elizabeth White sp[inster] both of this P[arish]" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 48), which states that they were married on 1 February 1784 in Dalton Le Dale. The marriage was witnessed by William Doxford and Thos. Snowdon.
The christening of "Elizabeth White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 90787 and 1885566), which states that she was christened on 16 March 1762 in Monk Hesledon, Durham, England, and that her father was "Joseph White".
The marriage of "Robert Sadler and Elizabeth White sp[inster] both of this P[arish]" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 48), which states that they were married on 1 February 1784 in Dalton Le Dale. The marriage was witnessed by William Doxford and Thos. Snowdon.
Marriage Notes for Robert Sadler and Elizabeth White-2861
The marriage of "Robert Sadler and Elizabeth White sp[inster] both of this P[arish]" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 48), which states that they were married on 1 February 1784 in Dalton Le Dale. The marriage was witnessed by William Doxford and Thos. Snowdon.
"Joseph White" is listed in the christening record of his son, George White, as follows: The christening of "George White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 90784), which states that he was christened on 8 August 1703 in Easington, Durham, England, and that his parents were "Joseph White" and "Jane".
The marriage of "Joseph White" and "Jane Newton" is listed in FindMyPast (via Northumberland and Durham Marriages), which states that they were married on 18 November 1701 in St. Mary, Easington, Durham, England; and that Jane's parish was "Eden".
The christening of "Jane Newton" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 3 March 1678 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that her father was "Robert Newton".
"Jane" is listed in the christening record of her son, George White, as follows: The christening of "George White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 90784), which states that he was christened on 8 August 1703 in Easington, Durham, England, and that his parents were "Joseph White" and "Jane".
The marriage of "Joseph White" and "Jane Newton" is listed in FindMyPast (via Northumberland and Durham Marriages), which states that they were married on 18 November 1701 in St. Mary, Easington, Durham, England; and that Jane's parish was "Eden".
Marriage Notes for Joseph White and Jane Newton-2876
The marriage of "Joseph White" and "Jane Newton" is listed in FindMyPast (via Northumberland and Durham Marriages), which states that they were married on 18 November 1701 in St. Mary, Easington, Durham, England; and that Jane's parish was "Eden".
The christening of "Rosamond [the] d[aughter of] Joseph White [of] Cold Hesleden" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 9), which states that she was christened on 11 November 1705 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Rosamond White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 11 November 1705 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that her father was "Joseph White".
The burial of "Rosamond [the] d[aughter of] Joseph White [of] Hesleton Moor" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 66), which states that she was buried on 16 September 1728 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Priscilla [the] d[aughter of] Joseph White [of] Cold Hesleden" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 11), which states that she was christened on 28 September 1714 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Priscilla White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 28 September 1714 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that her father was "Joseph White".
The burial of "Priscilla [the] d[aughter of] Joseph White [of] Hesleton" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 65), which states that she was buried on 14 September 1723 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Jane [the] d[aughter of] Joseph White [of] Hesleden Moor" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 11), which states that she was christened on 26 August 1716 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Jane White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 26 August 1716 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that her father was "Joseph White".
The burial of "Jane White [the] d[aughter of] Joseph White [of] Hesleton Moore" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 67), which states that she was buried on 28 October 1731 in Dalton Le Dale.
SURNAME: Also shown as Potts
The burial of "John Hunter [a] servant belonging to George White" of "Murton Moor" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 66), which states that he was buried on 5 November 1728 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham.
The christening of "Thomas White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91083), which states that he was christened on 26 July 1657 in Bishopwearmouth, and that his father was "Wiliame White".
The christening of "William [the] s[on of] Thomas White [of] Cold Hesleden" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 6), which states that he was christened on 4 December 1687 in Dalton Le Dale.
The burial of "William [the] s[on of] Thomas White [of] Cold Hesleden" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 60), which states that he was buried on 30 December 1687 in Dalton Le Dale. Also, the burial of "William White" is listed in the "National Burial Index for England & Wales Transcription" (via online FindMyPast), which state that he was buried on 30 December 1687 at St. Andrew, Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England.
The christening of "Joseph [the] s[on of] Joseph White [of] Cold Hesleden" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 10), which states that he was christened on 20 April 1707 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Joseph White" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 962965, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 20 April 1707 in Dalton Le Dale, Durham, England, and that his father was "Joseph White".
The marriage of "Joseph White of this Par[ish] and Jane Jefferson of the Par[ish] of Easington" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 40), which states that they were married on 1 November 1732 in Dalton Le Dale.
The burial of "Joseph White" of "Hasledon Moor" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 72), which states that he was buried on 15 January 1758 in Dalton Le Dale.
The marriage of "Joseph White of this Par[ish] and Jane Jefferson of the Par[ish] of Easington" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 40), which states that they were married on 1 November 1732 in Dalton Le Dale.
The burial of "Jane [the] wife of Joseph White [of] Hesleden Moor" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 71), which states that she was buried on 31 March 1753 in Dalton Le Dale.
Marriage Notes for Joseph White and Jane Jefferson-2939
The marriage of "Joseph White of this Par[ish] and Jane Jefferson of the Par[ish] of Easington" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 40), which states that they were married on 1 November 1732 in Dalton Le Dale.
The christening of "Thomas [the] s[on of] Joseph White [of] Murton Moor" is listed in the parish register of Dalton Le Dale, Durham (FHL Book #: 942.8, B4dn, V.23, page 15), which states that he was christened on 12 April 1736 in Dalton Le Dale.