Brief Life History of Mary
Mary Chidly was born about 1540, in Branscombe, Devon, England. She married John Holcombe on 23 March 1561, in Branscombe, Devon, England. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters.
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Family Time Line
John Holcombe
1540–
Mary Chidly
1540–
Marriage: 23 March 1561
Judith Holcomb
1564–
Ursula Holcomb
1565–
Elizabeth Holcomb
1569–
Sources (8)
- Mary Chidly, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
- Mary in entry for Ursula Holcomb, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Mary in entry for Judith Holcomb, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
1540– Male
1540– Female
Marriage
23 March 1561Branscombe, Devon, England
Children (3)
1564– Female
1565– Female
1569– Female
World Events (6)
1549 · Book of Common Prayer
Age 9
Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.
1558 · Act of Uniformity
Age 18
The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.
1571 · The Royal Exchange is Organized
Age 31
The Royal Exchange was organized in January 1571 by Sir Thomas Gresham. Gresham is known as the father of English banking.
Name Meaning
English: habitational name from Chudleigh in Devon, which had the variant Chideleghe throughout the Middle Ages. Alternatively, it may be from Chidlow in Cheshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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