Page 37 - ‘A Blaker Family History’ The family history of Joseph Blaker (1916-2007; ‘Joe’)

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Apart from the date of her marriage to George Blaker and mention of her in her
husband’s will, we know nothing about Ann Burges.

6.10.2.2 George Blaker and Ann Burges
It is understood that George was an ‘Alehouse Keeper’. In those days, ale would
have been made without hops, and would remain drinkable for 5 days or so. The
ale houses were distinguished by the sign of a buch of twigs at the end of a pole,
put out when fresh ale had been brewed.

George and Ann had 2 children, both of whom died at a young age:
• John: b. 1637, West Tarring, Sussex; d. 1637
• Mary: b. 1639, Lancing, Sussex; d. 1643

In March 1639, George executed his Will, which included:
‘I Gorg Blaker in the prish of Lansinng, aelhouse? keeppar
my body to be buried in the chruch yard of Lannsinng
my brotheres Richard Blakcar and Thomas Blakcar both of ye prish of

Westgrensted (i.e. West Grinstead),
my wife An Blakcar’

George died in 1639, and was buried in the churchyard at Lancing – either in
Coombes Church, or the church of St. James the Less, in North Lancing? His Will
was proved 26 Mar 1640.

6.10.3 William (1610-1610)
Born: 1610, Cowfold, Sussex
Christened: 6 May 1610, St. Peter’s Church, Cowfold, Sussex
Died: May 1610
Buried: 14 May 1610, St. Peter’s Church, Cowfold, Sussex

William was one of 5 children born to George and Elizabeth Blaker. William died
as an infant. His burial notes record him as ‘son of George Blaker of Kings’ – i.e.
land rented from the Manor of Cuckfield.

6.10.4 Thomas (1615- )
Born: 1615, Cowfold, Sussex
Christened: 10 September 1615, St. Peter’s Church, Cowfold, Sussex
Died: ?

Apart from mention of his name in various Wills, we know virtually nothing
about Thomas. It is not known whether he married, nor do we know when he
died. It is believed that he lived in West Grinstead.

In 1617, Thomas was mentioned in the Will of his father, George (1559-1617).
He was additionally mentioned in the Will of his uncle, Edmund (1576-1634).

In May 1638, Thomas was a witness to the Will of Mary Soper of West Grinstead.
In 1639, George was a witness to the Will of his brother, George (1607-1639).
Thereafter we have no further records that relate to Thomas.