Brief Life History of John
When Dr. John Wilkins Bishop of Chester was born on 14 February 1614, in Fawsley, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Walter Wilkins, was 32 and his mother, Jane Dod, was 33. He married Robina Cromwell in 1656. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died on 19 November 1672, in Cheshire, England, at the age of 58, and was buried in London, England, United Kingdom.
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- John Wilkins, "Find A Grave Index"
- John Wilkins in entry for John Wilkins, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
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World Events (2)
1620 · The Pilgrims Board the Mayflower
"The Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in search of religious freedom in the New World in September 1620. The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, 40 of whom called themselves ""Saints."" After two stormy months at sea, the ship reached the New World. Nearly half of the group died during their first winter due to malnutrition and the harsh New England winter."
1642 · The English Civil War
A series of conflicts regarding England's governance during the years 1642 to 1651 is now known as The English Civil War. Charles I summoned supporters to join him against his enemies in Parliament. In October 1642, nearly 10,000 men fought for Charles I and chased Parliament across the River Tamar. Fighting continued for years and was finally ended at the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651, with a Parliamentarian victory.
Name Meaning
English (West Midlands and southern England): variant of Wilkin , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
North German and Dutch: variant of Wilkens .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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