A HISTORY OF THE CHILDE & LANFEAR FAMILIES
FROM HEDDINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE

GENERATION 1

JOHN LANFIRE

15 July 1543 - He married M (actually Marian) Stephens in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
15 July 1545 - Alce Lanford (their daughter) was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 April 1548 - Joanna Lanfire (their daughter)was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
12 October 1550 - Jane Lanfire (their daughter) was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
18 November 1555 - Robert Lanfire (their son) was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
19 February 1558 - Richard Lanfire (their son) was baptised in Heddington parish church. A William Lanfire (possibly also their son) was baptised the same day (see parish register).
3 March 1560/61 - Richard Lanfire(their son) was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
29 February 1572 - His will was proved in the Consistory Court of Sarum. It included the names of his wife Marian and children Als, Jane, Robert, Elizabeth and Cicelye (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

Known child/children - Alce, Joanna, Jane, Robert, Elizabeth, Cicelye, Isabell, (possibly) William and Richard.

MARIAN LANFIRE (NÉE STEPHENS)

15 July 1543 - She married John Lanfire in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
29 February 1572 - She was mentioned in the will of her husband John (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
26 July 1583 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

GENERATION 2

ALCE LANFORD (daughter of John and Marian Lanfiere)

15 July 1545 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church. The names of her parents were not shown(see parish register).
29 February 1572 - She was mentioned in the will of her father John Lanfiere (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1579 - She received a one quarter share of two acres of barley from the Heddington fields in the will of her brother Roberte (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

JOANNA LANFIRE (daughter of John and Marian Lanfire)

21 April 1548 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church. The names of her parents were not shown (see parish register).
29 February 1572 - She was mentioned in the will of her father John Lanfiere (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1579 - She received a one quarter share of two acres of barley from the Heddington fields in the will of her brother Roberte (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

ISABELL LANFIRE (daughter of John Lanfire)

4 November 1579 - She received a one quarter share of two acres of barley from the Heddington fields in the will of her brother Roberte (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

JANE LANFIRE (daughter of John and Marian Lanfire)

Known child/children - Thomasine and Agnes.

ROBERT LANFIRE (son of John and Marian Lanfire)

18 November 1555 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church. The names of his parents were not shown (see parish register).
29 February 1572 - He was mentioned in the will of his father John Lanfiere (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1579 - His will was proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury: -

"Roberte Lanfire late of Heddington in the Countie of Wiltshire deceassed lieinge on his on his death Bedd, and in perfecte mynde and memorye did make and declare in wordes his last will and Testament nuncupative, in manner and forme followinge. First he comitted his soule to Almightie god his Creator and Redemer, and his bodie to Christian buriall. Item he gave and bequeathed unto his brother Richarde Lanfire all the goods which his father gave and bequeathed unto him at his departure oute of this life. That is to say one yoke of Oxen, twoe mares, one wayne, one Ploughe or sullowe, one paire of eithes or harrowes, twoe yokes, twoe Struges, (?) one maltestour, one querne to grinde malte withall, one flockbedd, with a standinge bedstead, one reeke stathell or stanell, one Cupborde. Also he gave and bequeathed unto his sister Jane one sheepe, and unto her Daughter Thomasine one sheepe, and to her Daughter Agnes twoe sheepe. Item he gave and bequeathed unto Margarett Shepherde his sisters daughter one sheepe. Also he willed that his twoe acres of Barley lieinge in Hedington feilde sholde be equallie by even porcons parted betwene foure of his sisters. This is to saye Cicelie Shepperde, Johan Lanfire, Isabell Lanfire, and Alice Lanfire. And all the reste of his goods not as aforesaide bequeathed, he gave unto the said Richarde Lanfire his brother." (see probate record).

RICHARD LANFIRE (son of John and Marian Lanfire)

19 February 1558 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church. The names of his parents were not shown (see parish register).

WILLIAM LANFIRE (possibly son of John and Marian Lanfire)

19 February 1558 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church. The names of his parents were not shown (see parish register).

RICHARD LANFIRE (son of John and Marian Lanfire)

3 March 1560/61 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
4 November 1579 - He was the main beneficiary of his brother Roberte's will (see above). (Info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
3 November 1585 - He married Joane Rogers in Southbroom parish church, Devizes (IGI).
26 January 1589/90 - His son William was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
15 August 1591 - Their daughter Dorothy was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
12 August 1593 - Their daughter Alce was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
22 February 1595/96 - Their son Richerd was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
18 February 1598/99 - Their daughter Katherine was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
8 March 1600/01 - Their daughter Joan was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
5 October 1603 - Their daughter Hester was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
23 February 1605/06 - Their daughter Elizabeth was born (see Heddington parish register).
2 March 1605/06 - Their daughter Elizabeth was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
20 or 21 CHECK PR August 1608 - Their daughter Martha was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
29 November 1612 - Their daughter Marie was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
25 April 1626 - He made his last will (see will): -

"In the Name of God Amen. I Richard Lanfere of Heddington in the Countie of Wilts yeoman being sicke in body but of perfect understanding and memory (I prayse god for it) on the five and twnetieth Day of Aprill in the seconde yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lorde King Charles and of our Lord April 1626 doe make this my last will and testament revokinge all other whatsoever in manner and forme followinge. First of all I comende my body and soule unto the hands of allmighty God my maker trusting that he wiil be mercyfull unto me for and by the meritts of Christ Jesus my alone and allsufficient saviour and redeemer and that my soule after her departure from the body immediately shall goe into heavenly joye and my body buried in Christian buriall shall rise agayne at the appearance of our Lord Jesus when both being of 1 againe …… they shall enter together into everlasting blisse. My worldly goods I doe dispose as followeth. In primis I doe give and bequeathe unto my poore neighbours five shillings in money to be distributed at the discretion of my overseers ... ... ... ... ... and the overseers ffor the poore I doe give and bequeath unto my sonne Richard tenn pounds in money to be payd unto hym within one yeare after my decease and my Dame (?) mare IB I doe give unto my daughters Katherine and Joan tenn poundes apiece in money to be payd unto them within two years after my decease. IB I doe bequeath unto my daughters Hester and Elizabeth ten pounds in money apiece to be payd unto them within three years after my decease. IB I doe give unto my daughters Martha and Mary to be payd unto them within foure years after my decease tenn pounds in money apiece. IB I doe give and bequeath unto my daughters Dorathie Paynter and Alice Carver tenn shillings in money apiece. IB I doe bequeath unto my kinsman William Painter fourtie shillings in money to be payd unto hym within five years after my decease, all ye residue of my goods as well moveable as immoveabler within doores and without I doe give and bequeath unto my sonne William whom I constitute and make my sole & whole executor to pay my debts and legacies and to dis... my funerall Lastly I doe constitute and appoynte my friends and neighbours John Rogers and Robt Child to be the overseers of this my last will and testament, intrusting them to have care that it be accordingly in witness whereof I doe hereunto put my hand in seale the day and yeare above written."

23 May 1626 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
14 Jun 1626 - An inventory was taken of his estate (see probate record).
21 February 1626/27 - His will was proved in the Archdeanery of Wiltshire (see probate record).

Known child/children - William, Dorothy, Alce, Richerd, Katherine, Joan, Hester, Elizabeth, Martha and Marie.

JOANE LAINGFARD (NÉE ROGERS)

3 November 1585 - She married Richard Laingfard in Southbroom parish church, Devizes (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
5 September 1619 - She was the wife of Richard Lanfeere when she was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ELIZABETH LANFIERE (daughter of John Lanfiere)

29 February 1572 - She was mentioned in the will of her father John Lanfeire (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

CICELYE SHEPPERDE (NÉE LANFIERE) (daughter of John Lanfiere

29 February 1572 - She was mentioned in the will of her father John Lanfeire (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
C 1572/79 - She married (?) Shepperde.
C 1582/79 - Her daughter Margarett was born.
4 November 1579 - She received a one quarter share of two acres of barley from the Heddington fields in the will of her brother Roberte. Her daughter Margarett received one sheep (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

(?) SHEPPERDE

? - He married Cicelye Lanfiere.

ROBERT CHILDE

? - He married Mary (?).
16 January 1602/03 - Their son Robert was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
27 May 1604 - Their daughter Mary was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
16 August 1605 - Their daughter Prudence was born (see parish register).
25 August 1605 - Their daughter Prudence was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
19 October 1606 - Their daughter Joane was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
8 May 1608 - Their daughter Dorathy was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
25 April 1626 - His friend and neighbour Richard Lanfere named him as an overseer of his will (see transcription of will above).
1 August 1639 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

Known child/children - Robert, Mary, Prudence, Joane and Dorathy.

MARY CHILDE (NÉE (?))

? - She married Robert Childe.

GENERATION 3

ROBERT CHILDE (son of Robert & Mary Childe)

16 January 1602/03 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
Pre 5 October 1628 - He married Jane (or Jeane) (?)).
5 October 1628 - Their son Robert was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
14 October 1630 - Their son Thomas was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
3 July 1632 - Their son George was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
6 July 1634 - Their daughter Jane was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
12 April 1636 - Their daughter Mary was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
15 October 1638 - Their son Hinry was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
11 October 1640 - Their son Micaell was baptised in Heddington parish church (LDS Familysearch web-site).
13 February 1687/88 - A Robert Child was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
1688 - He was a clothier from Heddington. Obtain will etc from W&SRO ref P3/C/527.

Known child/children - Robert, Thomas, George, Jane, Mary, Hinry and Micaell.

JANE (OR JEANE) CHILDE (NÉE (?))

Pre 5 October 1628 She married Robert Childe.
1690 - She was a widow. Obtain will etc from W&SRO ref P3//542.

MARY BRIDMORE (NÉE CHILDE) (daughter of Robert & Mary Childe)

27 May 1604 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
26 December 1633 - She married Roger Bridmore in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ROGER BRIDMORE

26 December 1633 - He was from Pewsey when he married Mary Childe in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

PRUDENCE CHILDE (daughter of Robert & Mary Childe)

16 August 1605 - She was born (see parish register).
25 August 1605 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOANE SCOTT (NÉE CHILDE) (daughter of Robert & Mary Childe)

19 October 1606 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
5 November 1627 - She married William Scott in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

WILLIAM SCOTT

5 November 1627 - He was from Bremhill when he married Joane Childe in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
2 February 1629/30 - His daughter Mary was baptised in Bremhill parish church (IGI).
14 August 1631 - His daughter Anne was baptised in Bremhill parish church (IGI).
19 January 1633/34 - His son William was baptised in Bremhill parish church (IGI).
20 November 1635 - His daughter Joane was baptised in Bremhill parish church (IGI).
C 14 January 1638 - His daughter Dorothy was baptised in Bremhill parish church (IGI).

Known child/children - Mary, Anne, William, Joane and Dorothy.

WILLIAM LANFIRE (son of Richerd (and Joan) Lanfire)

26 January 1589 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
20 April 1626 - His father named him as the sole executor of his estate (see transcription of will above).
21 February 1626/27 - He was to receive the residue of his father's estate after various bequests and expenses etc under the terms of his will (see transcription of will above).
21 May 1627 - He was from Heddington when he married Dorythie Childe in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
? - His son William was born.
29 September 1637 - Their daughter Mary was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
1 April 1640 - Their son Ambrose was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
12 August 1642 - Their daughter Grace was baptised in Heddington parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
10 May 1671 - He was a yeoman from Heddington when he made his will (see will): -

" In the name of god Amen I William Lamphere of Heddington in the County of Wilts yeoman, being of sound & perfect memory praised be the Almighty, do make & ordain this my last will & testament in manner & forme followinge that is to say, Inprimis I commend my Sinfull soule into the hands of Almighty god, hopeing that through the merritts death & passion of my allsaving & full redeeming …….. Jesus to have full & free pardon & foregiveness of all my various odious & …..ible Sinns, And my body I committ to the earth from where itt was taken hopeing for a joyfull ……..morrow to life immortal att the Last Day, And for such earthly estate & goods as god in his infinite goodness hath blessed me withall I give & bequeath as followeth Itm I give & bequeath unto my deare wife Elizabeth Lamphere the summe of Twenty Shillingsn of Lawful english Money to be paid unto her ymediately after my decease, And further my will & Desire it that my …..ito hereafter nominated shall keepe & maintain my said wife in Meate drink lodging washing & all other …….arios fitting & convenient for & untill my …..to years is fully expired, Item I give & bequeath unto my daughter Grace Glue the full summe of Twenty Shillings of like Lawfull money, to bee paid unto her within One Yeare after my decease, Item I give & bequeath unto my sonne Ambrose Lamphere the full summe of twoe shillings six pence of like money to be paid unto him att any time hereafter if he shall happen to come into the Country again, Item I give & bequeath unto my Grandchild Mary Glue ffoure Chilver Sheepe of the worth & value of tewnty shillings, to bee delivered to her within One year after my decease but …… the said Grandchild shall not then be living, the said Sheep to remain & borow due to the next eldest Child of the said Grace Glue; All the rest and residue of my goods Chattles utinsells & househould stuff whatsoever not herin by mee before bequeathed (…rof such goods as my said wife brought to bee att or about the time of our Marriage, which goods shee is to bequeath to such Child or Children of mine as shee shall see meete), I do hereby give & bequeath unto William Lamphere my sonne hereby making him full & sole Executor of this my last will & Testament hereby revoking & makeinge void all former wills & Testamants by mee heretofore made, And I do hereby direct my said Executor to see all things duly & rightly performed according this my will & I desine the Lord to Close & ……. You all my children,

In wittness whereof to this my last will & testament I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the tenth Day of Maye in the Three & twentieth yeare of the raigne of our sovraign Lord Charles the second by the grace of god of England Scotland Ffrance & Ireland King Defender of the faith or Anno dmi 1671 Signed sealed published & delivered In the presence of: Wiliiam Lamphere (seal) Walter Fflay his w xxxxx Elianor Neate Her A xxxxx"

6 July 1682 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 July 1682 - An inventory was made of his estate (see probate record).
22 September 1682 - His will was proved in the Archdeanery of Wiltshire (see probate record).

Known child/children - William, Ambrose, and Grace.

DORYTHIE LANFERE (NÉE CHILDE) (daughter of Robert & Mary Childe)

8 May 1608 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 May 1627 - She was from Heddington when she married William Lanfere in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ELIZABETH LAMPHERE (NÉE (?))

? - She married William Lamphere.
21 July 1682 - In the will of her late husband William, she was left 20/- which was to be immediately after his death. In addition she was to be provided with meat, drink, lodging, washing and "all other necessaries fitting and convenient for her until my Executor's yeare is fully expired" (see will).

DOROTHY PAINTER (NÉE LANFIRE (daughter of Richerd & Joan Lanfire)

15 August 1591 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
28 November 1611 - She married Thomas Painter in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten shillings under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).

THOMAS PAINTER

28 November 1611 - He was from South Wraxall when he married Dorothy Lanfire in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ALCE CARVER (NÉE LANFIRE) (daughter of Richerd & Joan Lanfire)

12 August 1593 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
3 May 1621 - She married Robert Carver in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten shillings under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).

ROBERT CARVER

3 May 1621 - He was from Marlborrow when he married Alice Lanfire in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
13 April 1634 - A Robert Carver was buried at St Mary’s parish church, Marlborough (Findmypast web-site).

RICHERD LANFIRE (son of Richerd & Joan Lanfire)

22 February 1595/96 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - He was to receive ten pounds under the terms of his father's will (see transcription of will above).

KATHERINE LANFIRE (daughter of Richerd & Joan Lanfire)

18 February 1598/99 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten pounds under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).
25 October 1628 - Her base born son George was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

Known child/children - George.

JOAN LANFIRE (daughter of Richard & Joan Lanfire)

8 March 1600/01 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten pounds under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).

HESTER LANFIRE (daughter of Richerde & Joan Lanfire)

5 October 1603 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten pounds under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).

ELIZABETH LANFIER (daughter of Risherd & Joan Lanfier)

23 February 1605/06 - She was born (see Heddington parish register).
2 March 1605/06 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten pounds under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).

MARTHA LANFIER (daughter of Richarde & Joan Lanfier)

21 August 1608 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten pounds under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).

MARIE LANFIRE (daughter of Richard & Joane Lanfire)

29 November 1612 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 February 1626/27 - She was to receive ten pounds under the terms of her father's will (see transcription of will above).
25 Aug 1662 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

GENERATION 4

WILLIAM LANFIRE (son of William Lanfire)

10 May 1671 - He was named as the sole executor of his father William's will (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
? - He married Joane (?).
24 May 1672 - Their daughter Mary was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
4 July 1673 - Their daughter Joane was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
31 December 1677 - Their son William was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
20 July 1680 - Their daughter Elizabeth was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
4 February 1682/83 - Their son Ambrose was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
22 September 1682- His father's will was proved in the Archdeanery of Wiltshire. He was the sole executor. He received the residue of his father's estate after various bequests had been made (see will).
23 August 1686 - Their son Thomas was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
14 June 1690 - Their son John was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
27 March 1693 - Their daughter Dorathy was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
17 November 1697 - Their daughter Elizabeth was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
21 October 1703 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
8 November 1703 - Letters of Administration were granted to his wife Joane in the Archdeanery of Wiltshire (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

Known child/children - Mary, Joane, William, Ambrose, Thomas and Dorathy.

JOANE LANFIRE (NÉE (?))

? - She married William Lanfire.
18 September 1725 - She made her will (see will): -

"In the name of God Amen I Joan Lanfear of the parish of Hedington in the County of Wilts widow being in good health of body and of sound and proper mind and memory praise be therefore given to Almighty God doe make and ordain this my present last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First and Principally I commend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty Hopeing Through the Merrits Death and Passon of My Saviour Jesus Christ to have full and free Pardon & forgiveness of all my Sins and to Inherit everlasting Life and my Body I committ to the Earth to Be ….ntly Buried at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named and as Touching all Such Temporall Estate as it hath Pleased God to bestow upon me I give and Dispose of as followeth first I will that all my Debts and funerall charges shall be paid and Discharged Item I give and Divide and bequeath unto my son Ambrose Lanfear my meadow ground Called or known by the name of Kingdom meadow which I bought of John Cooksey and Mary his wife granted unto me by ………. and ………. boarding ………. ………….. ………… and ………. Of Cherhill in the tenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George Lady Anne Anno Dom 1711 to him and his heirs and Assigns in …. for over to the only proper for & behalf of the said Ambrose Lanfear his heirs and Assigns for ever more. Item I give and bequeath also unto my son Ambrose Lanfear an other meadow ground Called Kingdom meadow which I hold by a lease of years to him the said Ambrose Lanfear his Executors Administrators and Assigns and also another little meadow Called Buttons acre to him his Executors Administrators and Assigns during all the ……. and …….. of the terme to me granted Item I give and bequeath unto my said son Ambrose Lanfear the several acres of field land lying in the fields of Hedington which is held by my daughter Joanes Life to him his Executors and Assigns during her said Life Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Joan Lanfear the sum of fourty fifty pounds of good and lawfull money of great Britain in full of all moneys that should or shall come to her from her late father deseased and also from me to her and her Executors and Assigns and also I give and bequeath unto her son Anthony the sum of ten pounds of like lawfull money Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ffell the sum of twenty pounds of good and lawfull money of great Brittain and also …. ……. ……… Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson Stephen Ffell the sum of tenn shillings Item I give and bequeath unto my son William Lanfear the sum of one shilling Item I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Lanfear the sum of one shilling Item I give unto my son John Lanfear the sum of one shilling Item I give and beqeath unto my daughter Dorothy Bill (?) the sum of one shilling …… Item I give and bequeath unto my three daughters my wearing Apparell to be Equally divided between them All the rest and ……. Of my personall Estate goods and Chattels whatsoever I give and bequeath unto my son Ambrose Lanfear whom I Constitute and Appoint full and sole Executor of this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eighteenth day of September in the twelth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland King defender of the ffaith etc Anno Dom 1725

Signed Sealled Published and ……… to be my last will and testamant in the presence of Jone Lemfer (seal) Jane Tyzer John Crook Jospeh Chapman"

22 September 1728 - She was a widow when she was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
4 November 1728 - Her will was proved in the Archdeanery of Wiltshire (see will).
7 November 1728 - Her son Ambrose In his will that he signed this day requested that a tomb be erected over her grave (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

MARY LANDFERE (daughter of William and Dorathy Landfere)

29 September 1637 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

AMBROSE LANDFERE (son of William and Dorathy Landfere)

1 April 1640 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
? - He went abroad.
21 July 1672 - In the will of his late father William Lamphere he was left 2/6d to be paid when he returned to the country (see will).

GRACE GLUE (NÉE LANDFERE) (daughter of William and Dorathy Landfere)

12 August 1642 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
? - She married (?) Glue.
? - Her daughter Mary was born.
21 July 1672 - She was shown as Grace Glue in the will of her late father William Lamphere she was left 20/-. Her daughter Mary was left Chilver sheep to the value of 20/- (see will).

(?) GLUE

? - He married Grace Landfere.

GENERATION 5

MARY FELL (NÉE LANFIRE) (daughter of William and Joane Lanfire)

24 May 1672 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
30 March 1703 - She was from Heddington when she married Thomas Fell in Heddington parish church (see parish register). See also the Fell family history.

THOMAS FELL

30 March 1703 - He was from Heddington when he married Mary Lanfire in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
30 December 1703 - Their son Stephen was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

See also the Fell family history.

Known child/children - Stephen.

JOANE DREW (NÉE LANFIRE) (daughter of William and Joane Lanfire)

HENRY DREW

Known child/children - Jane.

WILLIAM LANFIRE (son of William and Joane Lanfire)

31 December 1677 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
7 (?) 1706 - He married Bridget Hughes in Avebury parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
25 May 1707 - Their son William was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
13 July 1712 - Their daughter Bridget was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
13 March 1713/14 - A Joane Lanfere (their daughter?) was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
7 April 1717 - His son Ambrose was baptised in Kington St Michael parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
19 April 1719 - His son Thomas was baptised in Kington St Michael parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
12 September 1721 - His son A…(?) was baptised in Kington St Michael parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1728 - He was left 1/- in the will of his mother (see will).
1729 - He was left £10 in the will of his brother Ambrose (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
15 October 1747 - He was known as William Lanfear senior when he was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

Known child/children - William, Bridget and (possibly) Joane.

BRIDGET LANFIRE (NÉE HUGHES)

7 (?) 1706 - She married William Lanfire in Avebury parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
9 November 1763 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ELIZABATH LANFYRE (daughter of William and Joane Lanfyre)

20 July 1680 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
17 November 1697 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

AMBROSE LANFIRE (son of William and Joane Lanfire)

4 February 1682/83 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
18 September 1725 - His mother appointed him as the sole executor of her will (see will).
4 November 1728 - He was left "one freehold ground lyeing in the Tything of Stockly containing two acres called Kingdom Mead and two lease hold grounds lyeing in Stockly aforesaid call Kingdom Mead one and the other called Buttons acre" by his mother Joane (see will).
7 November 1728 - He made his last will (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
13 November 1728 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).
12 May 1729 - His will was proved in the Consistory Court of Sarum: -

"In the name of God Amen. The seaventh Day of November in the second yeare of the Raigne of Our Soveraigne Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Brittaine France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith etc Anno die 1728. I ambros Lanfire of Hedington in the County of Wilts yeoman being weake of body but of sound and perfect mind memory and understanding (praise be therefore given to Almighty God) do make and ordaine this my present last will and testament in manner and forme following (that is to say) First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my heavenly Father hopeing through the merritts death and passion of my saviour Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins and to inheritt everlasting life and my body I committ to the earth to be buryed at the discretion of my executor herein after named in Heddington churchyard as near to my dear mother as posible it can be. And as for touching and concerning all such temporall estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me I give and dispose thereof as followeth. First I will that all my debts and funerall expenses be paid and discharged and I doe hereby order that the sume of sixty pounds be layd out and expended on my funerall (except such part thereof which I doe hereby order to be layd out on two tombs to be sett upp in Heddington churchyard one over my mother and the other over me as soon as it can possibly be done after my decease) Item I give and bequeath unto my sister Jane Lanfire the sume of thirty pounds to be paid in twelve months next after my decease, but my will is that at such time as my said sister Jane Lanfire shall receive the said thirty pounds of my executors hereinafter mentioned that she shall be obliged to give them a bond that if she should marry without their consent and approbation to pay the said sume of thirty pounds to her son Anthony at her marriage. Item I give and bequeath unto my sister Mary Hell the sume of Twenty poundes. But my will and desire is that my executors herein after named shall put out the same at interest and pay her the interest thereof during her life and that immediately after her decease that my executors shall pay the principall thereof to and amongst all the children of my said sister Mary Hell that shall be then liveing share and share alike. Item I give and bequeath unto my sister Dorothy Pile the sume of twenty pounds to be paid in two yeares next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my brother William Lanfire the sume of ten pounds to be paid within one yeare next after my descease. Item I give and bequeath unto my kinswoman Jane Drew the sume of fifteen pounds to be paid to her within two yeares next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my kinsman Anthony Lanfire the sume of five pounds to be paid in twelve months next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my brother Thomas Lanfires children the sume of twenty pounds to be equally divided amongst them all within twelve months next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my brother John Lanfires children the like summe of twenty pounds to be equally divided amongst them all within twelve months next after my decease. Whereas I am now possessed of one freehold ground lyeing in the Tything of Stockly containing two acres called Kingdom Mead and two lease hold grounds lyeing in Stockly aforesaid called Kingdom Mead one and the other called Buttons acre which was given unto me by the last will and testament of my mother Joane Lanfire, I doe hereby give devise and bequeath the said freehold ground called Kingdom Meade unto my two brothers Thomas Lanfire and John Lanfire equally to hold them and their joynt heirs or assigns forever. I also give and bequeath the said two leasehold grounds aforesaid unto my said two brothers Thomas Lanfire and John Lanfire to hold them their excts and abmts and assigns during the remainder of the severall termes I have therein subject nevertheless to the payment of the severall legacies mentioned and expressed in the last will and testament of my late mother Joane Lanfire. And I doe hereby order and direct that my executors herein after mentioned shall pay off and discharge such legacies as are therein given which I am thereby obliged to pay and discharge. All the rest and residue of my personall estate goods money and securities not herein before by me given and bequeathed I doe hereby give and bequeath unto my said two brothers Thomas Lanfire and John Lanfire share and share alike. And I doe hereby make and ordaine my said two brothers Thomas Lanfire and John Lanfire joynt executors of this my last will and testament. And I doe hereby revoake disanull and make void all former wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made declaring this to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal the day and yeare first above written. Signed sealed published and declared to be the last will and testament of the said Ambros Lanfire in the presence of Anthony Brooke Roger Watt Jane Hannum."

THOMAS LANFIRE (son of William and Joane Lanfire)

23 August 1686 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
15 December 1713 - He married Mary Hamton in St Mary's parish church, Devizes (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
9 or 19 February 1717 - He was from Titherton when his daughter Ann was baptised in St Andrew's parish church, Chippenham (see parish register).
? - His son Thomas was born (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
? - His son Ambrose was born (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
? - His son John was born (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
? - His daughter Jane was born (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
? - His daughter Joanna was born (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
18 September 1725 - His mother Joan included him in her will (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1728 - He was left 1/- in the will of his mother (see will).
7 November 1728 - His brother Ambrose appointed him as an executor of his will along with his brother John (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
1729 - In the will of his brother Ambrose, he received a half-share (along with his brother John) in the freehold ground called Kingdom Meade along with "two lease hold grounds lyeing in Stockly called Kingdom Mead one and the other called Buttons acre", as well as a half-share of the balance of the estate. His children were each left a share of £20 (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
12 November 1732 - His son Benjamin was baptised in St Andrew's parish church, Chippenham (see parish register).
29 April 1737 - Their son Doctor was baptised in St Andrew's parish church, Chippenham (see parish register).
7 September1741 - Their son Thomas was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
15 December 1769 - He was from Tytherton Lucas when he made his will. It included mention of his wife Mary, his children Ann Hicks, Benjamin, Doctor, Joseph, Thomas, Ambrose, John, Jane Giddings, and Joanna Seager, his nephew John Lanfear, his grandson Benjamin Lanfear, and his son-in-law Thomas Hicks (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
20 December 1776 - His will was proved in the Archdeanery of Wiltshire (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

Known child/children - Ann, Thomas, Jospeh, Ambrose, John, Jane, Joanna, Benjamin, and Doctor.

MARY LANFEAR (NÉE HAMTON)

15 December 1713 - She married Thomas Lanfere in St Mary's parish church, Devizes (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

JOHN LANFYRE (son of William and Joane Lanfyre)

14 June 1690 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
10 January 1722/23 - His daughter Joan was baptised in St Andrew's parish church, Chippenham (see parish register).
? - The Bishop of Sarum’s marriage bond shows that he was from Chippenham (info from Gina Cope 11/11/06).
2 August 1725 - He was from Chippenham when he married Elizabeth Cleater by licence in St Mary's parish church, Marlborough (Findmypast website).
8 September 1727 - Their daughter Elizabeth was baptised in Castle Combe parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
14 July 1728 - Their daughter Ann was baptised in Castle Combe parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1728 - He was left 1/- in the will of his mother (see will).
7 November 1728 - His brother Ambrose appointed him as an executor of his will along with his brother Thomas (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
1729 - In the will of his brother Ambrose, he received a half-share (along with his brother Thomas) in the freehold ground called Kingdom Meade along with "two lease hold grounds lyeing in Stockly called Kingdom Mead one and the other called Buttons acre" as well as a half-share of the balance of the estate. His children were each left a share of £20 (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
15 March 1729/30 - His daughter Mary was baptised in Castle Combe parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
14 March 1731/32 - His daughter Sarah was baptised in Castle Combe parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
16 June 1734 - His son John was baptised in Castle Combe parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
6 November 1760 - He made his will in which he mentioned his wife Elizabeth, and his children Joan Jackson, John, Elizabeth Clark, Sarah and Ann (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
12 November 1760 - He was buried at Lyneham parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
1 December 1760 - His will was proved in Archdeanery of Wiltshire (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

Known child/children - Joan, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary, Sarah and John.

ELIZABETH LANGFEAR (NÉE CLEETER) (daughter of George and Ann Cleeter)

28 November 1697 - She was baptised in Broad Hinton parish church (IGI).
? - The Bishop of Sarum’s marriage bond shows that she was from Broad Hinton. George Cleater from Broad Hinton was the bonsdman (info from Gina Cope 11/11/06).
2 August 1725 - She was from Broad Hinton when she married John Langfear by licence in St Mary's parish church, Marlborough (Findmypast web-site).
29 June 1772 - She was a widow and a poor woman when she was buried at Lyneham parish church (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

DORATHY PILE (NÉE LANFIRE) (daughter of William and Joane Lanfire)

27 March 1693 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).
22 April 1718 - She married Thomas Pile in St Mary's parish church, Devizes (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).
4 November 1728 - In the will of her late mother, she was left 1/- and a third share of her wearing apparel. (see will).
1729 - She was left £20 in the will of her brother Ambrose (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

THOMAS PILE

22 April 1718 - He married Dorathy Lanfire in St Mary's parish church, Devizes (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

JANE WOODRIGHT (NÉE LANFIRE) (daughter of William Lanfire)

? - She married Anthony Woodright.

ANTHONY WOODRIGHT

? - He married Jane Lanfire.

OTHER CHILDES

JANE CHILD (NÉE (?))

14 June 1690 - She was the wife of Robert Child when she was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOHN CHILDE

12 March 1568/69 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

MARIE CHILD (NÉE (?))

? - She married Thomas Child.
29 March 1687 - She was the wife of Thomas Child when she was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ROBERT CHILDE

2 February 1562/63 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ROBERT CHILDE

29 August 1564 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

THOMAS CHILDE

2 December 1565 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

THOMAS CHILD

? - He married Marie (?).

OTHER LANFIRES

AGNES LANFIRE

20 December 1551 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

AGNES LANFIRE

26 February 1552 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ALCE LANFIRE

12 August 1579 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ALCE LANFIRE

7 May 1621 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

AMBROSE LANFEAR

? - He married Sarah (?).
19 November 1780 - An Ambrose Lanfear was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ANTHONY LANFIRE(son of Anthony Woodman and Jane Lanfire)

10 June 1707 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church. His reputed father was Anthony Woodman (see parish register). 1729 - An Anthony Lanfire was left £5 in the will of Ambrose Lanfire (info from Timothy Lanfear's website).

CHRISTIAN LANFIRE (NÉE BERET)

9 November 1550 - She married John Lanfire in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

CHRISTIAN MAUDIT (NÉE LANFIRE)

14 June 1557 - She married Robert Maudit in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

CICELY BOOZE (NÉE LANFIRE)

4 November 1549 - She married John Booze in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

DOCTOR LANFEAR (son of Thomas and Mary Lanfire)

29 April 1737 - He was baptised in St Andrew’s parish church, Chippenham (info from Timothy Lanfear’s website).
11 June 1817 - He was from the Poor House when he was buried aged 81 at Calne parish church (see parish register).

EDITH LANFIRE

12 July 1539 - She was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

EDMUND LANFIRE

5 May 1557 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ELIZABETH SLOPER (NÉE LANFEAR)

6 December 1742 - She married Richard Sloper in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

GEORGE LANFERE (base born son of Kathren Lanfere)

25 October 1628 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JANE LANFIRE

18 October 1552 - She was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JANE LANFIRE

10 June 1707 - Her son Anthony Lanfire was baptised in Heddington parish church. His reputed father was Anthony Woodman (see parish register).

JANE LANFARE (NÉE GOUGH)

10 October 1757 - She was from Calne when she married Joseph Lanfare by licence in Heddington parish church. She signed the register (see parish register).

JOAN CHINER (NÉE LANFIRE)

15 August 1541 - She married Roger Chiner in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOAN DIER (NÉE LANFIRE)

17 January 1584/85 - She married William Dier in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOHN LANFORD

19 July 1545 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOHN LANFIRE

9 November 1550 - He married Christian Beret in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOHN LANFEAR

2 November 1739 - He married Mary Rogers in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOHN LANFEAR

21 January 1746/47 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

JOSEPH LANFEAR

10 October 1757 - He was from Calne when he married Jane Gough by licence in Heddington parish church. He signed the register (see parish register).
19 October 1779 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

KATHERINE TOWNSEND (NÉE LANFIRE)

25 November 1558 - She married John Townsend in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

MARY LANFEAR (NÉE ROGERS)

2 November 1739 - She married John Lanfear in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

PHILLIS BERRIFIELD (NÉE LANFIRE)

11 October 1578 - She married Anthony Berrifield in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ROBERT LANFIRE

4 November 1542 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ROBERT LANFIRE

1 December 1542 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

ROGER LANFIRE

28 March 1540 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

SARAH LANFEAR (NÉE (?))

? - She married Ambrose Lanfear.
26 March 1745 - She was the wife of Ambrose Lanfear when she was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

THOMAS LANFIRE

29 June 1539 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

THOMAS LANFEAR Junior

23 April 1739 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

THOMAS LANFEARM (son of Thomas and Sarah Lanfear)

7 September 1741 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

WILLM LANFER

1539 - He was one of fifteen “byllmen” from Heddyngton listed in the Wiltshire muster rolls (North Wiltshire Musters web-site).

WILLIAM LANFIRE

9 March 1559/60 - He was buried at Heddington parish church (see parish register).

WILLIAM LANFIRE (son of William and Bridget Lanfire)

25 May 1707 - He was baptised in Heddington parish church (see parish register).

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