Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Marsh Family Updates: Grace Baldwin, wife of John Marsh Sr.

Grace Baldwin:

Grace is given to be the daughter of William Baldwin [1570 - 16 Feb 1631] and Sarah Ann Payne [1570 - 7 Jan 1611].
The 1627 will of Grace's husband, John Marsh, mentions a Sarah Baldwin, widow. This is presumably Grace's mother. If this is the case, Grace's father, William, was not the one of that name who died in 1631. Nor could Sarah Ann Payne, who died in 1611, be her mother. 
Most sources [primarily undocumented] agree that her parents were William Baldwin and Sarah.
Grace's will was dated 29 January 1657 [1667?] and proved 22 May 1667. Grace probably died earlier in the month. She left all of her holdings in Ingsteston, Essex, approximately 50 acres with buildings, to son Joseph. Daughter Grace Tyers and husband Nathaniel were to receive £7 annually until Grace's death. Her heirs were then to receive £3-score. Joseph was to pay the surviving children of son John "now in New England" £3-score upon their having reached 21. Daughter Lydia [William] Martin was to receive £7 yearly until her death, then her children were to receive £3-score. Joseph was to provide Grace's brother with £6 annually or see to his expenses. Grandson John Marsh was to receive £30 upon reaching 21, as were grandchildren William Martin and son John Marsh. Joseph was also to receive other properties owned by his mother. John was bequeathed certain household goods. John's children Geace and Samuel also received household items. Daughter Grace was left household goods that were to go to daughter Lydia upon Grace's death as well as other household goods. Grandson John Sharp was left £10 to be paid in three years. Rev. Algar was to be given 20 shillings and preach at Grace's funeral. She also left 40 shillings to the poor of Braintree. Joseph was named executor. Witnesses: Adrian Mott, John Maryan and Edward Tabor.

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