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26.          JOHN WALLWORTH  (of John⁴ , of Thomas³ , of Thomas² , of Thomas¹ ) was born June 27, (1695  ? ) at Norley, Cheshire.  The Quaker record in the Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting says “John Sonn of John & Barbery Walworth of Norley” was born 27 day 4 mo. 1675.

This must be an error since John didn’t marry Barbara until 1687.  The Cheshire & Staffordshire Society of Friends listing of births is compiled from the separate meeting house records.  So a check of the specific meeting house record may solve this issue.

Father:     John Wallworth    (No.12)

Mother:     Barbara Edwards

John Walworth Junior was one of the witnesses at the marriage of James Taylor of Overwhitley, Cheshire, Husbandman and Martha Worrall of the same town, spinster at the public meeting house in ffranley, Cheshire on February 14, 1705/1706 (14th day 12th month “called ffebruary” 1705).  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of the Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting.

John Walworth was one of the witnesses at the marriage of John Bulkby of Northwich, Cheshire, weaver and Sarah Shingleton of Northwich, spinster at the public meeting house at ffranley, Cheshire on May 12, 1713 (12th day of the 3d. month “called May” 1713).  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of the Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting.

John Wallsworth was one of the witnesses at the marriage of John Pulford Son of Hugh Pulford of Dunham upon the Hill, Cheshire, Husbandman and Miriam Reynalds of Ashton Juxta Budworth, Cheshire, spinster at the public meeting house at ffranley, Cheshire on June 12, 1718 (12th day of ye 4 mo. “cald June” 1718).  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of the Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting.

Jno. Wolsworth was one of the witnesses at the marriage of Thomas Gregg of Sutton, Cheshire, husbandman and Mary Boulton of Norton, Cheshire, spinster at the public meeting house at Frendly, Cheshire on September 4, 1718 (4th day of ye 7th mo “called Septembr. 1718).  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of the Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting.

John Wallworth was one of those present at the marriage of Peter Clare Cordwainer Son of Thomas Clare of Hatton, Cheshire, Yeoman and Mary Fletcher of Bicursteth, Lancashire, Spinster at the public meeting house in Bicursteth on July 22, 1720 (22 day 5 month 1720).  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

John Wallworth was one of the witnesses at the marriage of Joseph Baker of Warrington, Lancashire, Grocer and Elizabeth Barton of Warrington, Milner at the public meeting house in Warrington on November 23, 1731 (23 day 9 month “called November” 1731). The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

John Wallworth was one of those present at the marriage of Ralph Barnes of Penketh, Lancashire, Yeoman and Hannah Titley of Warrington, Lancashire, spinster at the public meeting house in Penketh on February 21, 1731/1732 (21 day 12 month “called ffebruary” 1731).  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

John Wallworth married a CATHERINE CLARE a widow on November 6, 1740 in St. Peter's Church in Chester, Cheshire.

From the Parish register of St. Peter’s church of Chester, Cheshire is “John Wallworth of Great-Budworth parish and Catharine Clare of Warington parish married Novmbr 6: 1740”.

Then, in 1741, they were married again in the Quaker tradition:

“John Wallworth married Katherine Clare on April 24, 1741 (24 day 2 month “called Aprill” 1741).

The following is from the marriage record in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting:

“Whereas John Wallworth of Appleton in the County of Chester Cheesefactor and Katherin Clare Widdow and relict of Henry Clare the younger Late of Poulton in the County of Lancaster yeoman deceased…..”

“the Twenty fourth day of the second month called Aprill in the year one thousand and Seven hundred and forty one …. in their publick meeting house in Penketh in Lancashire….”

Those among the witnesses were the following relatives - Joseph Wallworth, Thomas Savage, Mary Wallworth, Sarah Savage, Eliz: Woolrich, and John Woolrich.

Also listed as witnesses were John Clare, Ellen Clare, and Margt. Clare.  They were probably the children of Katherine Wallworth by her previous husband, the late Henry Clare.

John  and Katherine Wallworth were present at the marriage of Richard Marriott of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Malster and Marg. Clare of Warrington, Lancashire at the public meeting place at Penketh, Lancashire on April 23, 1747 (23 day 2 month “called Aprill” 1747).   Also as witnesses were John Clare and Ellen Clare.  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

John and Katherine Wallworth were present at the marriage of Thomas Abraham of Whitehaven, Cumberland, Mercht. and Ellen Clare of Warrington, Lancashire, spinster at the public meeting house in Penketh, Lancashire on October 19, 1749 (19 day 8 month “called October” 1749).  Also as witnesses were Margt. Marriot and Richd. Marriot.  The marriage is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

Katharine Wallworth died in Warrington, Lancashire on January 11, 1754 (11 day 1 month 1754) and was buried in Warrington on  January 14, 1754 (14 day 1 month 1754).  The death and burial is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

John Wallworth died in Appleton, Cheshire on July 30, 1762 (30 day 7 month 1762) and was buried in Warrington, Lancashire on August 2, 1762 (2 day 8 month 1762).  The death and burial is recorded in the Quaker records of Hardshaw Monthly Meeting.

John Wallworth was a Cheesefactor and living in Appleton, Cheshire when he had his will made and signed.  The will was dated 16th of May 1759 and was proved 7th of November 1765.

John Wallworth gave his estate mainly to his sister, Mary Wallworth, and to his nephew, Joseph Savage, a son of his sister Sarah Wallworth.

In the Name of God Amen I John Wallworth of Appleton in the County of Chester Cheesefactor being of sound Mind Memory and Understanding, praised be almighty God for the same.  Do make ordain and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say.  First it is my Will and Mind that all my just Debts Funeral Expenses and probate here of shall be paid off and discharges by my Executrix and Executor here after named out of my Personal Estate in a reasonable and convenient time after my Decease.

Also it is my Will and Mind and I do hereby Give and bequeath unto Mary and Elizabeth daughters of Thomas Savage of Appleton aforesaid Yeoman the Sum of one Pound and one Shilling to be equally divided betwixxt them share and share alike and to be paid them out of my Personal Estate within Twelve Months next after my Decease.

Also it is my Will and Mind and I hereby Give Devise and Bequeath unto my Loving Sister Mary Wallworth the Messuage Tenement and Farm which I hold by Lease from under Sir Peter Warburton Baronet situate lying and being in Appleton aforesaid and now in my own possession and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances.

To hold the same unto my said Sister Mary Wallworth and her assigns for and during the term of her natural Life, And from and after her Decease, I Give Devise and bequeath the same Messuage Tenement and Farm and every part thereof to Joseph Savage Son of the said Thomas Savage.

To hold the same unto him the said Joseph Savage his Executors Administrators and Assigns for and during all my then remaining Term Estate and Interest therein.  And all the rest residue and remainder of my Personal Estate (not herein before disposed of) of what Nature Kind Quality or Degree so ever the same shall be or consist of or which I shall be possessed of Interested in or Intitled to at the time of my Decease.

I Give Devise and bequeath the same and every part there of unto my said Sister Mary Wallworth and the said Joseph Savage.  To hold the same unto them my said Sister Mary Wallworth and the said Joseph Savage their Executors Administrators and Assigns respectively equally and proportionably share and share alike, as or in the Nature of Tenants in Comon and not as Jointenants.

And Lastly revoking all former Wills and Tenaments by me at any time heretofore made I do hereby Declare this to be my last Will and Testament and thereof do Nominate and appoint my said Sister Mary Wallworth and the said Thomas Savage Executrix and Executor hoping they will see the same faithfully performed as my Trust is in them reposed.

In Witness where of I the said John Wallworth the Testator have here unto set and put my Hand and Seal the Sixteenth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Fifty nine.

John Wallworth (and Seal)

Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said Testator John Wallworth as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have here unto subcribed our Names as witnesses to attest the same in his sight and presence, and in the sight and presence of each other

Mary Kingsley
Joseph Hart
Jno: Croft:

1765 Novr. 2.  The within named Thomas Savage having personaly Renounced, The within named Mary Wallworth being of ye sect called Quaquer made Solemn Affirmation according to Law before me Jn. Haddon [     ]

Wallworth    Will of John late of Appleton Cheesefactor  .....  was exted & adon [  ] granted to Mary Wallworth ...........  7th Novr. 1765

Sources:

1.    Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting Society of Friends. FHL British Film 814836.  No. 217. Births 1648-1793, Public Record Office reference RG6 1035, Pg. 21 (13) 1675 John Walworth.  Wallworth entries extracted November 29, 1995 and reviewed August 19, 2006 Saturday.

2.    Cheshire (and Staffordshire) Quarterly Meeting Society of Friends. FHL British Film 814836.  No. 219. Marriages 1667 to 1721, Public Record Office reference RG6 1256. John Wallworth (junior) as a witness Pg. 184 (154) 1705, Pg. 224 (193) 1713, Pg. 246 (215) 1718, Pg. 248 (217) 1718.  Extracted August 24, 2006 Thursday.

3.    Society of Friends, Hardshaw Monthly Meeting (Lancashire and Cheshire) FHL British Film 584010.   Public Record Office reference RG6 1420.   1741 Marriage of John Wallworth and Katherine Clare, Page 392 (206B); 1754 Death & Burial of Katharine Wallworth Page 313 (165A); 1762 Death & Burial of John Wallworth Page 315 (166A).  Searched and extracted May 3, 2007 Thursday 8:59 AM.

4.    Society of Friends, Hardshaw Monthly Meeting (Lancashire and Cheshire) FHL British Film 584010.   Public Record Office reference RG6 1420.   John Wallworth as a witness Pg. 234 1720; Pg. 359 (189A) 1731; Pg. 361 (190A) 1731.  John and Katherine Wallworth as witnesses Pg. 407 (214A) 1747; Pg. 414 (217B) 1749.  Searched and extracted May 3, 2007 Thursday 8:59 AM.

5.    Parish registers of St. Peter’s church, Chester, Cheshire, England.  FHL British Film 2045912.  Marriages:  1740 John Wallworth and Catharine Clare.  Searched and extracted March 8, 2007 Thursday 12:45 PM.

6.    1765   Will of John Wallworth, Cheesefactor of Appleton, Cheshire.  Cheshire and Chester Archives and Local Studies Service.  Received September 9, 2004 Thursday.