John Pidcocke

Male1570–about 1620

Brief Life History of John

When John Pidcocke was born in 1570, in Darley, Derbyshire, England, his father, William Pidcocke, was 21 and his mother, Pidcocke, was 21. He married Pidcocke about 1585, in Derbyshire, England. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died about 1620, in Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 51, and was buried in Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

John Pidcocke
1570–1620
Pidcocke
1570–
Marriage: about 1585
Troth Pidcocke
1586–1650
John Pidcock
1590–1650
Henry Pidcock
1592–
Katherine Pidcock
1598–1660

Sources (10)

  • John Pidcocke, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • John Pidcocke in entry for Troth, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • John Pidcocke in entry for Katherine, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1585Derbyshire, England
  • Children (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (3)

    World Events (5)

    1571 · The Royal Exchange is Organized

    Age 1

    The Royal Exchange was organized in January 1571 by Sir Thomas Gresham. Gresham is known as the father of English banking.

    1585 · The First English Colony is Established in America

    Age 15

    England established its first colony in North America in 1585 as a way to generate additional wealth. The colony was named Virginia, after the virgin Queen Elizabeth I.

    1587 · Elizabeth I Signs Death Warrant for Mary, Queen of Scots

    Age 17

    Elizabeth I signed the death warrant for Mary, Queen of Scots, on February 1, 1587, as she was found guilty of plotting to assasinate Elizabeth. Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England on February 8, 1587.

    Name Meaning

    English (Derbyshire): variant of Pitcock .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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