Family History

William Surkett (1713–?)

William was baptised on 1 Mar, 1713 in Goldington, Bedfordshire, the fourth son of Samuel Circuit (1675–?)★ and Susan Lanford★. He is Stephanie's 6x great grandfather.

He married Mary Jeakins on 28 Oct, 1735 at St Mary's Church, Northilla1 . They had five children.

  • John baptised on 11 Jul, 1736 in Northill, Bedfordshire.
  • Elizabeth baptised on 10 Dec, 1738 in Northill.
  • Mary baptised on 27 May, 1750 in Northill.
  • William baptised on 8 Mar, 1752 in Northill.
  • Susan baptised on 8 Mar, 1752 in Northill. Buried on 7 Apr, 1752 in Northill in infancy.

He married Ann Cox★ on 26 Nov, 1758 at St Mary's Churcha2 and went on to have four children with her.

  • Susan baptised on 6 Aug, 1759 in Northill.
  • John baptised on 31 May, 1761 in Northill.
  • Richard★ born on 29 May, 1763 in Northill. Married Mary Spicer★ on 17 Nov, 1783b1.
  • Isaac baptised on 19 May, 1765 in Northill.

Timeline

1713
1 Mar
Baptised in Goldington, Bedfordshire.
1735
28 Oct
Married Mary Jeakins at St Mary's Church, Northilla1.
1736
11 Jul
Son, John, baptised in Northill, Bedfordshire.
1738
10 Dec
Daughter, Elizabeth, baptised in Northill.
1750
27 May
Daughter, Mary, baptised in Northill.
1752
8 Mar
Son, William, baptised in Northill.
Daughter, Susan, baptised in Northill.
7 Apr
Daughter, Susan, buried in Northill.
1758
26 Nov
Married Ann Cox★ at St Mary's Churcha2.
1759
6 Aug
Daughter, Susan, baptised in Northill.
1761
31 May
Son, John, baptised in Northill.
1763
29 May
Son, Richard Surkit★, born in Northill.
1765
19 May
Son, Isaac, baptised in Northill.

Other Information

Other names and variations

  • William Surketta2
  • William Surkitta1
  • William Cirquetta1

Citations and Notes

Bedfordshire Marriage Index
a1:Marriage entry for Wm Surkitt or Cirquett and Mary Jeakins, Northill, 26 Nov 1758
a2:Marriage entry for William Surkett and Anne Cox, Northill, 26 Nov 1758 (more details...)
Bishop's Transcripts for the Diocese of Ely, England
b1:Marriage entry for Richard Surkit and Mary Spicer, East Hatley, 17 Nov 1783 (more details...)