Hungerford Whitfield

[pinefamily]

And from the on line tree it looks like the Thomas from Oaksey who died in 1833 was the son of Hungerford (1722) and Betty (?) and was bapt 30 Nov 1752. This fits with Thomas's age at death of 80 in 1833. The Thomas on the on line tree had siblings Olive, Lancelot and Hungerford, all names the the Oaksey Thomas used for his children.

I had the same thought; obviously needs confirmation, although I would be willing to accept it given the naming patterns, and his age.

[pinefamily]

I did have a look at both the Wiltshire and Berkshire Visitations, but there were no Whitfields, nor any obvious connection to the Hungerford family.
I am curious where the name came from in the first place.

[LizzieL]

Looking at the on-line tree, the first Hungerford cropped up as the fourth child of a Lancelot. This Hungerford was baptised in 1692. Unfortunately no mother's name is mentioned as was quite common in old records. Hungerford could be his mother's maiden surname.

It's a pity so few of Ashton Keynes records are on line, so we could see if there are any Hungerford families there i the right time frame.

[LizzieL]

looking at Hungerford surname on Wiltshire OPC transcriptions in area of interest, all I found was
marriage on 10 July Ashton keynes betwee Johes (sic) Hungerford and Dorethea A-Arram (sic)
I presume christian names would be latinised at this time and groom might be John (latin abbrev for Johannes?) but the bride's surname is a mystery. Can't find anything similar in the register.

And a burial in Brinkworth for Mrs Katherine Hungerford on 13 Nov 1688, her residence was The Lea

not really any help.

Ancestry has a marriage for Whitfield Hungerford (names reversed) to Betty Guest on 15 Nov 1750 at Kemble wilts, it says his residence was Ashton keynes. So looks like the lady who was down as Betty(?) in the on line tree.

Ancestry also has marriage of the HW who married Mary Cook (reply #4) transcribed as Whitfield Hungerford taking place at Latton Wilts on 12 May 1795. This matches up with the licence dated 6th May 1795. confirms groom res: Ashton Keynes, bride: otp.

Can't see this marriage on the on-line tree and not sure where he would fit. Unless he is Thomas (1752) brother - although he would be about 40 when married, but could be his second one.

Added: Forget that, just seen on line tree has his death as an infant

[yattonharry]

Hi All,
Strangely I have just transcribed the Will of a Hungerford Whitefield married to an Elizabeth of East Challow. Berkshire.  He died ca 1824 and was a Yeoman of Charney Wick Farm, in Charney Hamlet, in parish of Longworth, Berkshire [ now in Oxfordshire]

The National Archives Cat Ref:  PROB11/1682/25

Must be same family: "all my children Levi, Avery, William, Joseph,
Robert,Elizabeth and Ann Whitefield"  Witnesses to Will: Lancelot Whitfield:
Wm Davies of Wantage

Executor: 'My Friend Robert Hammans of Marcham. Malster'

His interesting name made me Google.

Cheers

I had also found he possibly married Elizabeth Painter.

[yattonharry]

Just found this: relating to Wantage Town

The governors of the town lands also administer the charity of Mrs. Sarah Whitfield, who in her lifetime gave £200 and at her death in 1832 bequeathed £100 for the use of the old almshouses in Newbury Street. These sums are represented by £325 16s. 9d. consols, with the official trustees, producing £8 2s. 6d. yearly, which is applied in the maintenance of all the almshouses.

Hope it helps in some way.

[LizzieL]

That will could be very useful. It links to some of the people mentioned in replies 12 - 15. It is very likely that this Hungerford is the one who married Elizabeth Painter (in 1804). As he was a widower then it is also possible his first wife was Elizabeth Hunter (1789 marriage). Elizabeth Hunter was a minor, so it is likely that Hungerford wasn't much over 21 himself.
Is there anything in the will that indicates two marriages?

The Lancelot who is a witness to the will could be the one who married Mary Hatt in 1793. The licence refers to them both being from Stanford in the Vale.

[ribbo39]

Hi LizzieL,

You might be interested in these marriages (Licences - haven't had time to check for actual marriage yet);
4-3-1804 Hungerford Whitfield, of Goosey, berks , Wid to
               Elizabeth Painter, of East Challow.
               b/m; James Painter, East Challow


26-3-1789 Hungerford Whitfield, of Stanford, Berks, Bac to
                Elizabeth Hunter, minor, Stanford, Berks. d/o Thomas
                b/m; John Pike, householder, Wantage, Berks

14-8-1802 Hungerford Whitfield, wid, of West Challow to
                Esther Smith, of Stanford (Goosey), sp,
                b/m; Thomas Price Belcher, Kingston Lisle.

The dates refer to the date of issue of licence.

There are two other marriages involving a Hungerford Whitfield but I don't think they are the same
person. Will list later if you consider they're worthwhile.

Alan

[ribbo39]

Hi LizzieL,
As promised,

Marriages for Hungerford Whitfield;

East Challow
1-4-1804 to Elizabeth Painter, otp,
wits; Ann Whitfield, Sarah Painter, Joseph King.

Stanford in the Vale;
30-3-1789 to Elizabeth Hunter, sp, minor, with consent of parents.
wits; nil listed

Burials;
Stanford;
8-11-1801  Elizabeth Whitfield, w/o Hungerford.

12-1-1803  Esther           "            "          "          (of Goosey)

22-5-1822  Avery              "        , Stanford, aged 48

20-7-1823  Hungerford     "         , of Charney Wick, aged 58

Marriage Licences taken out;

6-5-1795 Hungerford Whitfield, Yeo, of Ashton Keynes, Bac, to
                Mary Cook, sp, of Latton, Wilts.
                b/m; John Poole, Butcher, Highworth, Wilts
marriage took place on 12-5-1795 in Latton. Has been recorded as; Hungerford, Whitfield (1st name)

1-9-1813   Hungerford Whitfield, Yeo, of Oaksey, Wilts, Bac to
                 Mary Watty, of Cirencester, Glos, Sp.
                 b/m; John Harding, Wheelwright, Ashton Keynes.
haven't found this marriage.


Hope these help.

Alan