William Gilkes (1749–?)
William was baptised on 26 Sep, 1749 in Lower Heyford, Oxfordshirea1, the only son of John Gilkes★ and Anne –?–★. He is Stephanie's 6x great grandfather.
He married Mary Rose★ on 17 Oct, 1768 at St. Mary's Church, North Astonb1 . They had four children.
- Sarah★ baptised on 9 Mar, 1773 in Steeple Barton, Oxfordshirec1. Married Richard Rymill★ on 13 Mar, 1789c2. Died on 23 Dec, 1854 in Deddington, Oxfordshired1 at the age of eighty-one.
- Joseph baptised on 5 Jan, 1777 in Steeple Bartonc3.
- Hannah baptised on 29 Aug, 1779 in Steeple Bartonc4. Buried on 21 Oct, 1825 in Lower Heyforda2 at the age of forty-six.
- George baptised on 29 Nov, 1782 in Steeple Bartonc5.
Timeline
- 1749
- 26 Sep
- Baptised in Lower Heyford, Oxfordshirea1.
- 1768
- 17 Oct
- Married Mary Rose★ at St. Mary's Church, North Astonb1.
Recorded as residing in Middle Barton, Oxfordshireb1.
- 1773
- 9 Mar
- Daughter, Sarah Gilkes★, baptised in Steeple Barton, Oxfordshirec1.
- 1777
- 5 Jan
- Son, Joseph Gilkes, baptised in Steeple Bartonc3.
- 1779
- 29 Aug
- Daughter, Hannah, baptised in Steeple Bartonc4.
- 1782
- 29 Nov
- Son, George, baptised in Steeple Bartonc5.
- 1825
- 21 Oct
- Daughter, Hannah, buried in Lower Heyforda2.
- 1854
- 23 Dec
- Daughter, Sarah, died at the age of eighty-one in Deddington, Oxfordshired1.
Other Information
Other names and variations
- obtained licensed to marry
Citations and Notes
Parish Registers of St. Mary, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire
a1:Baptism entry for William Jilks, 26 Sep 1749 (more details...)
a2:Burial entry for Hannah Gilkes, 21 Oct 1826, Page 13, No 100 (more details...)
Parish Registers of St Mary the Virgin, North Aston, Oxfordshire
b1:Marriage entry for William Giles and Mary Rose, 17 Oct 1768, No 12 (more details...)
Parish Registers of St. Mary, Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire
c1:Baptism entry for Sarah Gilkes, Mar 1773 (more details...)
c2:Marriage entry for Richd Rymill and Sarah Gilkes, 13 Mar 1789 (more details...)
c3:Baptism entry for Joseph Jilks, 5 Jan 1777 (more details...)
c4:Baptism entry for Hannah Gilkes, 29 Aug 1779 (more details...)
c5:Burial entry for George Gilks, 29 Nov 1782 (more details...)
General Register Office of England and Wales
d1:Death entry for Sarah Rymell, Woodstock, Oct-Dec Qtr 1854, Vol 3A, Page 423, No 211; Digital image obtained 27 Mar 2024 (more details...)
