Re: Ann Goldsborough 1776-1863 in Saint Mary's County
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In reply to:
Re: Ann Goldsborough 1776-1863 in Saint Mary's County
2/23/02
The Ann Goldsbourough I have that married John Shercliffe doesn't fit in the 1776-1863 timeframe but rather the mid 1600's time frame...
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JOHN SHERCLIFFE was transported in 1638, but was also listed as an "immigrant" in 1646. Anne & Mary Shercliffe, his daughters, were transported in 1657.[1] He married first Ann Spinke, sister of Henry Spinke, by 1647; and second, Ann Goldsborough by 1651. He died c1668. John was the youngest of four sons of the Shercliffe family of Whitly Hall, Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, b. c1618.[2] He first came to VA c1638 on the ship "Unity" from the Isle of Wight, transported by Mrs. Mary Throughton. No land patent was found in VA for either John or Mary. Two entries, however, in Skordas reveal Mrs. Mary Throughton, widow, immigrated to St. Mary's Co. in 1638, the same year John Shercllifee was transported.[3] Four children were listed in John's will: John Jr., William, Mary and Ann Shercliffe. Deposition dated 1658 stated he was 40 years old. On Oct 14, 1651, John Lewger demanded land for transporting various persons including Ann Goldsborough, Shercliffe's second wife.[4] In 1657, John demanded land for transporting a servant which Robert Cole had assigned to Shircliffe's daughters.[5] John witnessed will of John Greenwell of New Town Hundred on March 27, 1658. In 1659, John Thimbelby named John Shertcliffe [sic], his wife Anne, and sons John & William Shercliffe as legatees of his estate.[6]
WILL of JOHN SHERCLIFFE of St. Mary's Co, Dec 2, 1661/Mar 26,1663.