MARGERY CROCKFORD
THE STORY AS I KNOW IT
Margery Crockford was born 1604 probably in Hurst, Berkshires,
England.
This is one of those stories where multiple generations
use the same names and confusion can rule. The Pedigree of Passmores of
Bray state that Margery's father was Ralph Crockford, mother
unknown. However an online source,
Stephen Aderholdt refers to research done by Victor
Barton, of Plymouth England who read the Hurst
Parish records. He states that she was
baptized September 9, 1604 in Hurst, Berkshires by her
parents William Crockford and Elizabeth
Higge.
It turns out that both William Crockford and
Ralph Crockford are related. The story starts
with Thomas Crockford. One son was our William.
another was John Crockford who wed Ann Hyde.
John and Ann had a son Raffe or Ralph Crockford in
1596. Both William and Ralphe had
daughters named Margery Crockford. and to
really seal the confusion, both Margery's wed men
named Ball. Ralph's daughter
Margery wed George Ball and they had a
daughter Margery Ball born 1645. She cannot
be our line, because our Margery Ball wed William
Passmore in 1654!
So on with our story
Margery Crockford, daughter of William
Crockford and Elizabeth Higge,
married Raphe Ball
about April 15, 1630. This took place in
Hurst. The parish church, St Nicholas, dates from
the 11th Century. As with most parish churches the
building has been considerably enlarged by succeeding
generations. Inside there are many fine memorials, the
earliest dating from the 16th century. The Chancel Screen
was painted and gilded during the reign of Henry VII and
the pulpit in about 1603. So all would have been in the
church when Margery was born. For a picture of
the lovely Norman church click St. Nicholas in
Hurst.
They had at least one known child Margery Ball born 1634
who married William Passmore
on Jan 6,
1654/55.
date and wedding listed in The Passmores in America,
by Robert Houston Smithon page 13.
The
Passmores were Quakers and it was Margery
and William's son John Passmore who emigrated to
America.
It is stated often in Ancestry that Margery Crockford
Ball died in or after 1671. However, I do not
know the source of that information. This may also come
from Victor Barton as did most of the other dates.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
If you know the answer please CONTACT US
1. What are the names of all her children?
2. When and where did she die?
3. Find the documentation of the parish records
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Date created 11/28/2012
Date edited 12/31/2014
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