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  1. Domesday, Volume II, Sutfuctit, p. 25., Domesday, Volume II, Sutfuctit, p. 25.
  2. He is listed in the survey ordered by King William, I, taken in 1086-1087., He is listed in the survey ordered by King William, I, taken in 1086-1087.
  3. Unfortunately her name is often given as Alice., Unfortunately her name is often given as Alice.
  4. "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984, "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984.
  5. Visitation of 1561, Harleian Manuscript 1103, Reads . . . Clopton of . . . in the county of Suffolk. Harleian Manuscript 1560, identifies him as William CloptonSee also D'Ewes, Harleian 639., Visitation of 1561, Harleian Manuscript 1103, Reads . . . Clopton of . . . in the county of Suffolk. Harleian Manuscript 1560, identifies him as William CloptonSee also D'Ewes, Harleian 639.
  6. Harleian Manuscript 1103, States she is the ". . . dau. of . . . Grey of Buckingham Castle in the county of NorfolkHarleian Manuscript 1560, further identifies her as Anne, dau. of John GreySee also "The Cloptons of Suffolk," p. 104., Harleian Manuscript 1103, States she is the ". . . dau. of . . . Grey of Buckingham Castle in the county of NorfolkHarleian Manuscript 1560, further identifies her as Anne, dau. of John GreySee also "The Cloptons of Suffolk," p. 104.
  7. Harleian Manuscript 1103, Identifies him as ". . . Clopton, his son heir.Harleian Manuscript 1560, further identifies him as Sir Walter Clopton., Harleian Manuscript 1103, Identifies him as ". . . Clopton, his son heir.Harleian Manuscript 1560, further identifies him as Sir Walter Clopton.
  8. Sir Simonds D'Ewes Collection, Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, He lived in the time of the reigns of King Stephen (1135-1154) and King Henry, II (1154-1189). A deed from this collection written in Latin, is freely translated: "Know all present and to come that I Walter, son of William de Cloptunne grant, &c., to Master Laurence de Danardeston for his service and for two marks and one-half &c., certain property in the village of Stanesfeld with its appurtenances containing in itself one acre, one-half roods, whether it holds more or less, lying at Hupsted and called le Howereho, and lying next to property which is Robert the Coachman's, to hold, to him and his heirs forever. In witness whereof: Radulph de Lakesewe, Robert Darnel, Wm. de Lakesewe, William Bigod and many others. Tempo Stephen or Henry II.The deed is appended with a round seal with the device of a fleur-de-lis and the legend "Sigillvm Walteri de Cloptun.", Sir Simonds D'Ewes Collection, Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, He lived in the time of the reigns of King Stephen (1135-1154) and King Henry, II (1154-1189). A deed from this collection written in Latin, is freely translated: "Know all present and to come that I Walter, son of William de Cloptunne grant, &c., to Master Laurence de Danardeston for his service and for two marks and one-half &c., certain property in the village of Stanesfeld with its appurtenances containing in itself one acre, one-half roods, whether it holds more or less, lying at Hupsted and called le Howereho, and lying next to property which is Robert the Coachman's, to hold, to him and his heirs forever. In witness whereof: Radulph de Lakesewe, Robert Darnel, Wm. de Lakesewe, William Bigod and many others. Tempo Stephen or Henry II.The deed is appended with a round seal with the device of a fleur-de-lis and the legend "Sigillvm Walteri de Cloptun.".
  9. Harleian Manuscript 1103, States ". . . Clopton, his son and heirHarleian Manuscript 1560, further identified him as Sir William Clopton., Harleian Manuscript 1103, States ". . . Clopton, his son and heirHarleian Manuscript 1560, further identified him as Sir William Clopton.
  10. He lived in the time of the reigns of King Richard, I, (1189-1199), King John (1199-1216), and King Henry, III (1216-1272)., He lived in the time of the reigns of King Richard, I, (1189-1199), King John (1199-1216), and King Henry, III (1216-1272).
  11. Harleian Manuscript 1103, CAUTION: Identifies her as ". . . dau. of . . . CockerellHarleian Manuscript 1560, identifies her father as Sir William CockerellA Maria (or Mary) Cockerell, of Toppesfield Manor, the daughter of William Cockerell, married William Clopton (died about 1376)., Harleian Manuscript 1103, CAUTION: Identifies her as ". . . dau. of . . . CockerellHarleian Manuscript 1560, identifies her father as Sir William CockerellA Maria (or Mary) Cockerell, of Toppesfield Manor, the daughter of William Cockerell, married William Clopton (died about 1376).
  12. Harleian Manuscript 1103., Harleian Manuscript 1103.
  13. Harleian Manuscripts 1103 and 1560, Also described in various deeds, Harleian Manuscript 380, dated 22 E. 1, as father of Walter Clopton., Harleian Manuscripts 1103 and 1560, Also described in various deeds, Harleian Manuscript 380, dated 22 E. 1, as father of Walter Clopton.
  14. Sir Simonds D'Ewes Collection, Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, States that in the 43rd year (1259) of the reign of King Henry, III (1216-1172) he had "so large an estate in the town of Wickhambrook. . . as it was called Feodum Wilhelmi de Cloptone, in Wickhambrook, in the Communia Rolls of the Exchequerer, in the custody of the Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer.", Sir Simonds D'Ewes Collection, Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, States that in the 43rd year (1259) of the reign of King Henry, III (1216-1172) he had "so large an estate in the town of Wickhambrook. . . as it was called Feodum Wilhelmi de Cloptone, in Wickhambrook, in the Communia Rolls of the Exchequerer, in the custody of the Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer.".
  15. Sir Simonds D'Ewes Collection, Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, He died in the 22nd year of the reign of King Edward, I (1272-1307)., Sir Simonds D'Ewes Collection, Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, He died in the 22nd year of the reign of King Edward, I (1272-1307).
  16. Walter Clopton of Wickhambrook, 22 E. 1, when he bought lands in Chipley, &c. See deeds, Harleian Manuscript 380., Walter Clopton of Wickhambrook, 22 E. 1, when he bought lands in Chipley, &c. See deeds, Harleian Manuscript 380.
  17. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Their son, Sir Thomas Clopton, stated in his will that he wished to be buried between his mother's and wife's [first wife, possibly) grave in the Church of the Blessed Mary of Chipley Priory., Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Their son, Sir Thomas Clopton, stated in his will that he wished to be buried between his mother's and wife's [first wife, possibly) grave in the Church of the Blessed Mary of Chipley Priory.
  18. D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "Walter de Clopton soone and heire of William de Clopton of Wikhambroke, married to his first wife Alice, the daughter and coheire of William, commonly sirnamed Fitzhugh, sonne of Hugh de Warrenna. Hee died temp. E. II."Arms: -- Clopton, impaling on a cross five escallops., D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "Walter de Clopton soone and heire of William de Clopton of Wikhambroke, married to his first wife Alice, the daughter and coheire of William, commonly sirnamed Fitzhugh, sonne of Hugh de Warrenna. Hee died temp. E. II."Arms: -- Clopton, impaling on a cross five escallops.
  19. Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, A deed of partition of lands dated Wednesday after the Feast of the Apostle James, the 17th Edward I (1289) between "the same FitzHugh between Robert de Sevlisho and Mabel his wife of the one part, and the said Walter de Cloptone and Alice his wife, sister of the said Mabel, of the other part.", Harleian Manuscript No. 380, British Museum, A deed of partition of lands dated Wednesday after the Feast of the Apostle James, the 17th Edward I (1289) between "the same FitzHugh between Robert de Sevlisho and Mabel his wife of the one part, and the said Walter de Cloptone and Alice his wife, sister of the said Mabel, of the other part.".
  20. D'Ewes. Harleian M.S. 10, See also Harleian Charter, 51 A. 48; and D'Ewes, Harleian Manuscript 639., D'Ewes. Harleian M.S. 10, See also Harleian Charter, 51 A. 48; and D'Ewes, Harleian Manuscript 639.
  21. Harleian Charters 51 A. 48, British Museum, Bearing the date 11th Edward III (1338) a deed refers to Anwett, "once the wife of Walter Cloptone and her son John.", Harleian Charters 51 A. 48, British Museum, Bearing the date 11th Edward III (1338) a deed refers to Anwett, "once the wife of Walter Cloptone and her son John.".
  22. D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "Sr. Thomas Clopton, Knight, 2d sonne of Walter de Clopton & Alicia his wife, married Katherine the sole daughter and heire of William Milde, esquire, who as is conceaved brought vnto this Familie the Mannor Kentwell and other lands in Melford. This Sr Thomas died a^ 6 R. II, having lived temp. E. II and E. III."Arms: - Quarterly, 1 and 4, Sable, a bend Ermine, between two cotises dancette Or; 2 and 3, on a cross four escallops, Weyland, impaling Argent, a lion rampant Sable, over all a fess coutner compony Or and Azure, Mylde.He is mentioned in Lady Katherine's codicil, dated February 24, 1403, as Thomas Clopton, "my late husband." Harleian Manuscript 10 fo. 158 Brit. Mus., D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "Sr. Thomas Clopton, Knight, 2d sonne of Walter de Clopton & Alicia his wife, married Katherine the sole daughter and heire of William Milde, esquire, who as is conceaved brought vnto this Familie the Mannor Kentwell and other lands in Melford. This Sr Thomas died a^ 6 R. II, having lived temp. E. II and E. III."Arms: - Quarterly, 1 and 4, Sable, a bend Ermine, between two cotises dancette Or; 2 and 3, on a cross four escallops, Weyland, impaling Argent, a lion rampant Sable, over all a fess coutner compony Or and Azure, Mylde.He is mentioned in Lady Katherine's codicil, dated February 24, 1403, as Thomas Clopton, "my late husband." Harleian Manuscript 10 fo. 158 Brit. Mus.
  23. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, His will was dated March 8, 1382, proved in Ipswich October 12, 1383, as 'Thomas de Clopton, Melford, miles' States he is "To be buried in St. Mary's Chippeleye in choir between my mother's and wife's graves; residue of goods and chattels to wife Katherine for her and her children, and I make her executrix.' It is assumed he refers to the grave of a first wife, although her name is not known. Will located British Museum, Harleian Charter, 58. H. 22., Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, His will was dated March 8, 1382, proved in Ipswich October 12, 1383, as 'Thomas de Clopton, Melford, miles' States he is "To be buried in St. Mary's Chippeleye in choir between my mother's and wife's graves; residue of goods and chattels to wife Katherine for her and her children, and I make her executrix.' It is assumed he refers to the grave of a first wife, although her name is not known. Will located British Museum, Harleian Charter, 58. H. 22.
  24. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Refers to their portraits in Long Melford Church. He wears a tabard of Clopton with an ermine spot on the bend, she wears a kirtle of Mylde and mantle of Clopton with the ermine spot.Also, "The Cloptons of Suffolk," quotes: "Katherin, d. of Mylde, brought wth her the mannor of Kentwell, in the countie of Suff., to Sr Thomas Clopton, Knight, being her husband.", Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Refers to their portraits in Long Melford Church. He wears a tabard of Clopton with an ermine spot on the bend, she wears a kirtle of Mylde and mantle of Clopton with the ermine spot.Also, "The Cloptons of Suffolk," quotes: "Katherin, d. of Mylde, brought wth her the mannor of Kentwell, in the countie of Suff., to Sr Thomas Clopton, Knight, being her husband.".
  25. Knott, Holy Trinity Church Guide to the Stained Glass, (A photograph of this window is located Clopton Family Archives, courtesy of William Purcell Clopton)., Knott, Holy Trinity Church Guide to the Stained Glass, (A photograph of this window is located Clopton Family Archives, courtesy of William Purcell Clopton).
  26. Engleheart, The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 8-9, The monumental brasses of both Sir William de Tendering and Katherine Mylde are found in the south chapel of the church. They are considered among the finest in England. Sir, Williams brass, in full armour, resting his head on his helm, bears a crest of feathers. Citing Weaver's "Funeral Monuments" Written in 1631, the brass is described: "Upon the Pavement before the high Aultar lyeth an auncient Gravestone, having thereon the figure of a Knight in compleat Armour, resting his Head upon his Gauntlet, with this circumscription: 'Hic iacent Tumulati, Dominus Willelmus Tendering, miles, et Katherine Clopton uxor eiusdem: obierunt anno Domini 1408." Engleheart notes the incorrect death date of 1408. Possibly Weaver misread the date and assumed they both died in that year. Unfortunately, many publications have used this date of 1408 which is incorrect on both accounts.Also, in her will dated February 24, 1403, proved June 18, 1403, she states she wishes "to be buried in the Chapel of the Church of Stoke Neyland on the south side of the church before the altar of said chapel.", Engleheart, The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 8-9, The monumental brasses of both Sir William de Tendering and Katherine Mylde are found in the south chapel of the church. They are considered among the finest in England. Sir, Williams brass, in full armour, resting his head on his helm, bears a crest of feathers. Citing Weaver's "Funeral Monuments" Written in 1631, the brass is described: "Upon the Pavement before the high Aultar lyeth an auncient Gravestone, having thereon the figure of a Knight in compleat Armour, resting his Head upon his Gauntlet, with this circumscription: 'Hic iacent Tumulati, Dominus Willelmus Tendering, miles, et Katherine Clopton uxor eiusdem: obierunt anno Domini 1408." Engleheart notes the incorrect death date of 1408. Possibly Weaver misread the date and assumed they both died in that year. Unfortunately, many publications have used this date of 1408 which is incorrect on both accounts.Also, i.
  27. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, It is noted he is "usually called a knight" D'Ewes refers to him merely as "Esquire." His effigy is clothed as a knight, see note regarding his death. However, the inscription on the brass of his daughter, Alice, refers to him as "W'mi Clopton armigeri que obijt"Harleian Manuscript 1103., Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, It is noted he is "usually called a knight" D'Ewes refers to him merely as "Esquire." His effigy is clothed as a knight, see note regarding his death. However, the inscription on the brass of his daughter, Alice, refers to him as "W'mi Clopton armigeri que obijt"Harleian Manuscript 1103.
  28. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Citing "Chorography of Suffolk. 98.; Chitting Manuscript; facsimile. Conder. plate IX, states he died in August 1446, buried in Melford Church. "Melford Against the North windowe is a fayre raysed tombe on it laying an armed k't at his feete an hound couchant of alablaster over him these coates 1. Clopton 2. or a lyon ramp. sable debruised with a fesse counter compony or and azure. 3. p'pale Clopton & Drury 4. Clopton empaled with gules a saultier entre 4 crosletes or at his feete in brasse these verses:..."Harleian Charter, 58 G. 28., Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Citing "Chorography of Suffolk. 98.; Chitting Manuscript; facsimile. Conder. plate IX, states he died in August 1446, buried in Melford Church. "Melford Against the North windowe is a fayre raysed tombe on it laying an armed k't at his feete an hound couchant of alablaster over him these coates 1. Clopton 2. or a lyon ramp. sable debruised with a fesse counter compony or and azure. 3. p'pale Clopton & Drury 4. Clopton empaled with gules a saultier entre 4 crosletes or at his feete in brasse these verses:..."Harleian Charter, 58 G. 28.
  29. Lady Katherine's Codicil, dated February 24, 1403: "My son William Clopton to have the Manor of Kentwell Hall if he do not contest my will. And to have all lands and tenements called Lutons with a charge of ten marks yearly for ten years. . ." He is mentioned several times throughout the will. He and John Howard are to superivse the executors, "Master Henry Thompson and William Thompson and Wm. Brook." Harleian Manuscript 10 fo. 158, British Museum., Lady Katherine's Codicil, dated February 24, 1403: "My son William Clopton to have the Manor of Kentwell Hall if he do not contest my will. And to have all lands and tenements called Lutons with a charge of ten marks yearly for ten years. . ." He is mentioned several times throughout the will. He and John Howard are to superivse the executors, "Master Henry Thompson and William Thompson and Wm. Brook." Harleian Manuscript 10 fo. 158, British Museum.
  30. D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, And undated will, which was made before her death by her husband, states: "My wife margery to have profits of my Manor of Kentewll, but ony 9 marks yearly if she remarry." .... and "My wife t have all my lands for her life in Chippeleye, Polyngforde, Stradesylle, Wykhambrooks and Atteltone. . .", D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, And undated will, which was made before her death by her husband, states: "My wife margery to have profits of my Manor of Kentewll, but ony 9 marks yearly if she remarry." .... and "My wife t have all my lands for her life in Chippeleye, Polyngforde, Stradesylle, Wykhambrooks and Atteltone. . .".
  31. D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "William Clopton of Melford, in the Countie of Suffolk, Esquire, sonne & heire of Sr Thomas Clopton, Knight, married Margerie, sole daughter & heire of Elias Francis, Esquire. He lieth buried in the north isle of ye chancell of Melford Church. He died a 25 H. VI, and lived temp. R. 11. II, H. IV, and H.V.""The Cloptons of Suffolk," p. 105, quotes: "Sr. Wm Clopton of Kentwell, Knight, sonne and heire, maryed the daughter and heire of Hellyas ffrauncis of Norff., and by her had yssue John Clopton, Esq.; a daughter maryed to Harleston; another to Denston".Arms: - 1 and 4, Clopton, the bend charged with an ermine spot; 2 and 3, Mylde, impaling Gules, a saltire between four crosses pattee Or, Francis.Crest: - Out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head Or., D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "William Clopton of Melford, in the Countie of Suffolk, Esquire, sonne & heire of Sr Thomas Clopton, Knight, married Margerie, sole daughter & heire of Elias Francis, Esquire. He lieth buried in the north isle of ye chancell of Melford Church. He died a 25 H. VI, and lived temp. R. 11. II, H. IV, and H.V.""The Cloptons of Suffolk," p. 105, quotes: "Sr. Wm Clopton of Kentwell, Knight, sonne and heire, maryed the daughter and heire of Hellyas ffrauncis of Norff., and by her had yssue John Clopton, Esq.; a daughter maryed to Harleston; another to Denston".Arms: - 1 and 4, Clopton, the bend charged with an ermine spot; 2 and 3, Mylde, impaling Gules, a saltire between four crosses pattee Or, Francis.Crest: - Out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head Or.
  32. Birch, Suffolk Parish Churches, (Courtesy of Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.), p. 126, States there is within the church a "fine large brass in N aisle to Sir Roger Drury 1400 [?] and wife Margery 1405 [?].", Birch, Suffolk Parish Churches, (Courtesy of Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.), p. 126, States there is within the church a "fine large brass in N aisle to Sir Roger Drury 1400 [?] and wife Margery 1405 [?].".
  33. Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 142, Cites D'Ewes Harleian Manuscript 380. "The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561," p. 23, cites "Chorography of Suffolk. 98." quotes "Melford...another stone fayrely arched on it the pourtrayture of a woman over hir head Clopton empaled with Drurye, this circumscription. Hic iacet Margeria Clopton filia Rogeri Drury militis que obijt 19 die mensis Junij a'o D'ni 1420." and Chitting MS, "...que obijt 11 Junij 1420., Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 142, Cites D'Ewes Harleian Manuscript 380. "The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561," p. 23, cites "Chorography of Suffolk. 98." quotes "Melford...another stone fayrely arched on it the pourtrayture of a woman over hir head Clopton empaled with Drurye, this circumscription. Hic iacet Margeria Clopton filia Rogeri Drury militis que obijt 19 die mensis Junij a'o D'ni 1420." and Chitting MS, "...que obijt 11 Junij 1420.
  34. Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 142, Cites Harleian Manuscript 384, fo. 135. "The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561," p. 23, citting "Chorography of Suffolk, 98.; and Conder. plate XII), notes 'Melford On a stone not farre from this tombe [that of Sir William] fayrely arched is the pourtrayture of a woman, on her gowne p'pale Clopton & gul. a saultier between 4 crosses or on eche corner of the stone an escotcheon. 1. Clopton 2. Clopton empaled with Fraunceys as before upon hir gowne 3. Fraunceys as alone 4. as the second. Under the pourtrayture Hic jacet Margeria Clopton nuper uxor W'mi Clopton ac filia et heres Eliae Fraunceys armigeri que obijt 12 die Junij a'o D'ni 1424."D'Ewes. Harleian Manuscript 384, fo. 135.
    66. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Citing "Chorography of Suffolk. 99;" and, Chitting MS; Conder. plate xiii: "Melford On another stone the pourt. of a man in a gowne Hic jacet Will'm's filius W'mi Clopton quji obijt 10 die mensis Marcij a'o D'ni 1420 at ech corner Clopton." Felgate, in his "Suffolk Heraldic Brasses," page 107, referring to Plate 36, states" There are four shields of arms, each identically displaying Clopton - Sable, a bend Argent coytised dancette' Or.... The shields of arms were all inlaid with colour." Felgate takes pains to point out that this effigy is sometimes wrongly attributed to Robert Clopton, a priest, who died in 1531. Felgate feels that the belt, which is adorned with buttons, indicates the effigy could not be that of a priest.
    , Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 142, Cites Harleian Manuscript 384, fo. 135. "The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561," p. 23, citting "Chorography of Suffolk, 98.; and Conder. plate XII), notes 'Melford On a stone not farre from this tombe [that of Sir William] fayrely arched is the pourtrayture of a woman, on her gowne p'pale Clopton & gul. a saultier between 4 crosses or on eche corner of the stone an escotcheon. 1. Clopton 2. Clopton empaled with Fraunceys as before upon hir gowne 3. Fraunceys as alone 4. as the second. Under the pourtrayture Hic jacet Margeria Clopton nuper uxor W'mi Clopton ac filia et heres Eliae Fraunceys armigeri que obijt 12 die Junij a'o D'ni 1424."D'Ewes. Harleian Manuscript 384, fo. 135.
    66. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 23, Citing "Chorography of Suffolk. 99;" and, Chitting MS; Conder. plate xiii: "Melford On another stone the pourt. of a .
  35. Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 142, Cites D'Ewes Harleian Manuscript 380. "The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561," p. 23, cites "Chorography of Suffolk. 98." quotes "Melford...another stone fayrely arched on it the pourtrayture of a woman over hir head Clopton empaled with Drurye, this circumscription. Hic iacet Margeria Clopton filia Rogeri Drury militis que obijt 19 die mensis Junij a'o D'ni 1420." and Chitting MS, "...que obijt 11 Junij 1420., Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 142, Cites D'Ewes Harleian Manuscript 380. "The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561," p. 23, cites "Chorography of Suffolk. 98." quotes "Melford...another stone fayrely arched on it the pourtrayture of a woman over hir head Clopton empaled with Drurye, this circumscription. Hic iacet Margeria Clopton filia Rogeri Drury militis que obijt 19 die mensis Junij a'o D'ni 1420." and Chitting MS, "...que obijt 11 Junij 1420.
  36. Birch, Suffolk Parish Churches, (Courtesy of Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.), p. 126, States there is within the church a "fine large brass in N aisle to Sir Roger Drury 1400 [?] and wife Margery 1405 [?].", Birch, Suffolk Parish Churches, (Courtesy of Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.), p. 126, States there is within the church a "fine large brass in N aisle to Sir Roger Drury 1400 [?] and wife Margery 1405 [?].".
  37. D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "John Clopton of Melford, in ye countie of Suffolk, Esquire, sonne of William Clopton and Margerie his wife aforesaid, married Alice, the daughter of Robert Darcie, of Malden, in the Countie of Essex, Esquire. He lived temp. H.V., H. VI, and E. IV." The Visitation of Essex, 1558, refers to h iim as "armiger"Arms: - 1 and 4, Clopton, the bend charged with ermine spot; 2 and 3, Francis, impaling Argent, three cinquefoils Gules.Crests: - 1. Clopton, out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head Or; 2, a demi-virgin, holding in the right hand a branch of cinquefoils Proper., D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "John Clopton of Melford, in ye countie of Suffolk, Esquire, sonne of William Clopton and Margerie his wife aforesaid, married Alice, the daughter of Robert Darcie, of Malden, in the Countie of Essex, Esquire. He lived temp. H.V., H. VI, and E. IV." The Visitation of Essex, 1558, refers to h iim as "armiger"Arms: - 1 and 4, Clopton, the bend charged with ermine spot; 2 and 3, Francis, impaling Argent, three cinquefoils Gules.Crests: - 1. Clopton, out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head Or; 2, a demi-virgin, holding in the right hand a branch of cinquefoils Proper.
  38. In April 1454, John Clopton had agreed to terms in a draft settlement to marry Elizabeth Paston., In April 1454, John Clopton had agreed to terms in a draft settlement to marry Elizabeth Paston.
  39. Howard, et al., The Cloptons of Suffolk, The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 24, Although the fresco on his tomb at Holy Trinity is now almost gone, a record may be found in Chitting Manuscript "Melford at the Est end above the Com. table A faire marble monument within an arche in which is the figure of Clopton in his cote armor with [ermine spot drawn] on the bend, his wif behind him with Darcyes coat: at his feet 10 sons and 6 daughters.", Howard, et al., The Cloptons of Suffolk, The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 24, Although the fresco on his tomb at Holy Trinity is now almost gone, a record may be found in Chitting Manuscript "Melford at the Est end above the Com. table A faire marble monument within an arche in which is the figure of Clopton in his cote armor with [ermine spot drawn] on the bend, his wif behind him with Darcyes coat: at his feet 10 sons and 6 daughters.".
  40. Howard, et al., The Cloptons of Suffolk, The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 24, 105, Cites "Visitations of Essex 1558" (H.S.) 45Refer to Harleian Manuscript 1103Also, quotes: John Clopton of Kentwell, Esq., sonne and heire to Sr Wm, maried Alyc, daughter of --- Darcie of Malton, in the countie of Essex, and had yssue Sr. Wm Clopton, Knight; Sir Edmonde Clopton, second sonne, Knight of the Rodes; Edward Clopton, third sonne; a daughter maryed to Rokewood; and another daughter maryed to Curson.""Holy Trinity Church Guide to the Stained Glass," states, referring to window number 7, "The Virgin and Child above a Saint. Under these can be seen the coat of arms of Darcy/Montgomery, and an upainted coat of arms of the same family. The figure of Ann Darcy can also be observed here; Ann was the wife of Sir John Montgomery, and sister-in-law of John Clopton." However, the inscription underneath this figures identifies her as Ann (Denston) wife of Sr. John Broughton. See also the Visitation of Essex, 1558., Howard, et al., The Cloptons of Suffolk, The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 24, 105, Cites "Visitations of Essex 1558" (H.S.) 45Refer to Harleian Manuscript 1103Also, quotes: John Clopton of Kentwell, Esq., sonne and heire to Sr Wm, maried Alyc, daughter of --- Darcie of Malton, in the countie of Essex, and had yssue Sr. Wm Clopton, Knight; Sir Edmonde Clopton, second sonne, Knight of the Rodes; Edward Clopton, third sonne; a daughter maryed to Rokewood; and another daughter maryed to Curson.""Holy Trinity Church Guide to the Stained Glass," states, referring to window number 7, "The Virgin and Child above a Saint. Under these can be seen the coat of arms of Darcy/Montgomery, and an upainted coat of arms of the same family. The figure of Ann Darcy can also be observed here; Ann was the wife of Sir John Montgomery, and sister-in-law of John Clopton." However, the inscription underneath this figures identifies her as Ann (Denston) wif.
  41. All Saints', Maldon, County Essex, Parish Records, (Courtesy of Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.)., All Saints', Maldon, County Essex, Parish Records, (Courtesy of Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.).
  42. D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "Sr William Clopton of Lutons, in ye countye of Suffolk, Knight, sonne of John aforesaid, married Johan daughter of Sr William Marrow, of Stepnie, in ye countie of Middlesex, Knight. Hee died Febr. 20, a dni. 1530, a 22 H. VIII, and lieth buried in ye north isle of ye chancell of Melford Church, belong to ye Cloptons. He lived temp. H. VI. E. IV, E. V, R. III, H. VII, and H. VIII."Arms: - 1 and 4, Clopton, with Ermine spot in bend; 2. Mylde; 3, Francis impalg Azure, a fess nebulee Argt between three maidens' heads Argent, attired Or, MarrowCrests: - 1. Clopton, out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head . . .; 2, a demi maiden Argent, attired Or.Also, "The Cloptons of Suffolk," p 105 quotes: "Sr William Clopton, Kt of Kentwell, sonne and heire of John, maried --- daughter of --- Marro of Stepney, in the Countye of Mydlesex, and by her hath yssue John Clopton; William Clopton; and Robert Clopton, a preist; a daughter maried to Sr Geffrey Gates; another maryed to Richard Powley of Boxted; the third maryed to Awstyn. The said Sr William maryed to his seconde wyffe Thomasin sister and heire to Edward Knevitt of Stanwey, in the Countie of Essex, and by her hath yssue ffrauncis Clopton, and Richard Clopton, unto whom is decended the moytie of the landes of Edward Knevett.", D'Ewes Collections, Harleian Manuscripts No. 380, "Sr William Clopton of Lutons, in ye countye of Suffolk, Knight, sonne of John aforesaid, married Johan daughter of Sr William Marrow, of Stepnie, in ye countie of Middlesex, Knight. Hee died Febr. 20, a dni. 1530, a 22 H. VIII, and lieth buried in ye north isle of ye chancell of Melford Church, belong to ye Cloptons. He lived temp. H. VI. E. IV, E. V, R. III, H. VII, and H. VIII."Arms: - 1 and 4, Clopton, with Ermine spot in bend; 2. Mylde; 3, Francis impalg Azure, a fess nebulee Argt between three maidens' heads Argent, attired Or, MarrowCrests: - 1. Clopton, out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head . . .; 2, a demi maiden Argent, attired Or.Also, "The Cloptons of Suffolk," p 105 quotes: "Sr William Clopton, Kt of Kentwell, sonne and heire of John, maried --- daughter of --- Marro of Stepney, in the Countye of Mydlesex, and by her hath yssue John Clopton; William Clopton; and Robert Clopton, a preist; a daughter maried to Sr Geffrey Ga.
  43. His daughter, Dorothy, stated in her will: "Item, I geve unto my fader a serpentyne bede, and a broche of gold with an ymage in it, and a tablet of silver and gilte, beseching hym of his daiely blissyng, and to be so good fader to me to do suche goodes as I have to be delivered unto such persones as I have put in trust, and they to delivere theym that I have geven unto.", His daughter, Dorothy, stated in her will: "Item, I geve unto my fader a serpentyne bede, and a broche of gold with an ymage in it, and a tablet of silver and gilte, beseching hym of his daiely blissyng, and to be so good fader to me to do suche goodes as I have to be delivered unto such persones as I have put in trust, and they to delivere theym that I have geven unto.".
  44. . In his will, dated 14 October 22 H. 8, he states he wished to be buried in Melford Church, "nythe unto the places wheras Jane and Dame Katherine, late my wyffes lieth buried. Dame Thomasine Clopton my wyffe". . . co-executrix"Chorography of Suffolk." 97; Chitting Manuscript; Weever. 660, "Melford In the upperend of the chauncell on a fayre stone the portrayture of a k't armed & his Ladye by his side, over his head Clopton single coate, over hir head a fesse betwene 3 womens heades. This circumscription Orate p'a'i'abus W'mi Clopton militis et Johanne consortis sue qui quidem W'm's obijt 28 die februarij a'o D'ni millesimo (blank) tricesimo quor' a'i'abus &c. On another stone hard by this former the pourtrayture of a woman, above hir head 2 coates reaved under hir this Epitaph. Here lyeth dame Thomasin Clopton late the wife of S'r W'm Clopton k't aunt & one of the heyres of Elisabeth Reynsford daughter of Edward Knyvet late of Essex, w'h Dame Thomasin departed this lyfe in the yeere of our Lord god 1500. whose soul god pardon."., In his will, dated 14 October 22 H. 8, he states he wished to be buried in Melford Church, "nythe unto the places wheras Jane and Dame Katherine, late my wyffes lieth buried. Dame Thomasine Clopton my wyffe". . . co-executrix"Chorography of Suffolk." 97; Chitting Manuscript; Weever. 660, "Melford In the upperend of the chauncell on a fayre stone the portrayture of a k't armed & his Ladye by his side, over his head Clopton single coate, over hir head a fesse betwene 3 womens heades. This circumscription Orate p'a'i'abus W'mi Clopton militis et Johanne consortis sue qui quidem W'm's obijt 28 die februarij a'o D'ni millesimo (blank) tricesimo quor' a'i'abus &c. On another stone hard by this former the pourtrayture of a woman, above hir head 2 coates reaved under hir this Epitaph. Here lyeth dame Thomasin Clopton late the wife of S'r W'm Clopton k't aunt & one of the heyres of Elisabeth Reynsford daughter of Edward Knyvet late of Essex, w'h Dame Thomasin departed this lyfe in the yeer.
  45. Visitation of Suffolk, 1613, Also see Vivitations of Suffolk, 1561, p. 25 and Knevitt, A.64; Morant. II. 191In her will, proved September 26, 1508, Dorothy, William's daughter by first wife Joan Marrow, states, "Item, I geve to my lady Clopton a ryng, with a daysy and a double frontlet of blewe velvet, the which my lady Browghton gave unto me.", Visitation of Suffolk, 1613, Also see Vivitations of Suffolk, 1561, p. 25 and Knevitt, A.64; Morant. II. 191In her will, proved September 26, 1508, Dorothy, William's daughter by first wife Joan Marrow, states, "Item, I geve to my lady Clopton a ryng, with a daysy and a double frontlet of blewe velvet, the which my lady Browghton gave unto me.".
  46. This is an estimated date based on the assumption that he married his first wife at the age of twenty and the first wife had a child every two years and he married shortly after her death a second wife. There is no record of his second wife having any children so it is assumed she died shortly after that marriage., This is an estimated date based on the assumption that he married his first wife at the age of twenty and the first wife had a child every two years and he married shortly after her death a second wife. There is no record of his second wife having any children so it is assumed she died shortly after that marriage.
  47. Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex, (Courtesy of Len Ferris, Churchwarden, St. Mary's Church, Ramsden Bellhouse), Volume 1, p. 202, Cites Inquisition, 23 Henry VII. July 1, stating that in 1507 she is aged 40 years., Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex, (Courtesy of Len Ferris, Churchwarden, St. Mary's Church, Ramsden Bellhouse), Volume 1, p. 202, Cites Inquisition, 23 Henry VII. July 1, stating that in 1507 she is aged 40 years.
  48. Howard, et al., The Cloptons of Suffolk, The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 25, Cites "Chorography of Suffolk." 97; and, Chitting Manuscript "Melford On another stone hard by this former the pourtrayture of a woman, above hir head 2 coats reaved under hir this Epitaph. Here lyeth dame Thomasin Clopton late the wife of S'r W'm Clopton k't aunt & one of the heyres of Elisabeth Reynsford daughter of Edward Knyvet late of Essex, w'h Dame Thomasin departed this lyfe in the yeere of our Lord god 1500..." The death date is incorrect as she was living when her husband made his will in 1530 and is stated to have died in 1536., Howard, et al., The Cloptons of Suffolk, The Visitation of Suffolk, 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 25, Cites "Chorography of Suffolk." 97; and, Chitting Manuscript "Melford On another stone hard by this former the pourtrayture of a woman, above hir head 2 coats reaved under hir this Epitaph. Here lyeth dame Thomasin Clopton late the wife of S'r W'm Clopton k't aunt & one of the heyres of Elisabeth Reynsford daughter of Edward Knyvet late of Essex, w'h Dame Thomasin departed this lyfe in the yeere of our Lord god 1500..." The death date is incorrect as she was living when her husband made his will in 1530 and is stated to have died in 1536.
  49. Visitations of Warwickshire 1619, (H.S.) 68-70, Also see Vivitations of Warwickshire 1682-3 (H.S.) 22-2., Visitations of Warwickshire 1619, (H.S.) 68-70, Also see Vivitations of Warwickshire 1682-3 (H.S.) 22-2.
  50. This is an estimated marriage date based on the assumed age of the groom at twenty at the time of his first marriage., This is an estimated marriage date based on the assumed age of the groom at twenty at the time of his first marriage.
  51. This estimated date is based on the assumption his first wife died shortly after giving birth to nine children every two years., This estimated date is based on the assumption his first wife died shortly after giving birth to nine children every two years.
  52. Dorothy, his half-sister, mentions him in her will, and states: "Item, I geve unto my brother Richard my litell ryng of gold." Also named as one of his father's executors in 1530. See also Visitations of 1561 and 1612., Dorothy, his half-sister, mentions him in her will, and states: "Item, I geve unto my brother Richard my litell ryng of gold." Also named as one of his father's executors in 1530. See also Visitations of 1561 and 1612.
  53. His will was probated November 28, 1615., His will was probated November 28, 1615.
  54. Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 25, She is named in her mother's will as Margery Clopton as is her son-in-law, Richard Clopton., Hervy, The Visitation of Suffolk 1561, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 25, She is named in her mother's will as Margery Clopton as is her son-in-law, Richard Clopton.
  55. Visitation of Suffolk, 1613., Visitation of Suffolk, 1613.
  56. Visitation of Suffolk, 1613, Visitation of Suffolk, 1613.
  57. Groton Parish Register Commencing 1562, (Courtesy of Martin Wood, LL.B, MA), "1616. William Clopton, Esqre., was buried the 19th day of August.", Groton Parish Register Commencing 1562, (Courtesy of Martin Wood, LL.B, MA), "1616. William Clopton, Esqre., was buried the 19th day of August.".
  58. Visitation of Suffolk, 1613, Visitation of Suffolk, 1613.
  59. Groton Parish Register Commencing 1562, (Courtesy of Martin Wood, LL.B, MA)., Groton Parish Register Commencing 1562, (Courtesy of Martin Wood, LL.B, MA).
  60. It is this Walter Clopton who is believed to have accompanied John Winthrop to New England in 1630., It is this Walter Clopton who is believed to have accompanied John Winthrop to New England in 1630.
  61. Groton Parish Register Commencing 1562, (Courtesy of Martin Wood, LL.B, MA), "1585. Walter Clopton, the sonne of Willm. Clopton, Esquire, and of Mrs. Margery his wife, was baptized the last day of June.", Groton Parish Register Commencing 1562, (Courtesy of Martin Wood, LL.B, MA), "1585. Walter Clopton, the sonne of Willm. Clopton, Esquire, and of Mrs. Margery his wife, was baptized the last day of June.".
  62. Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 144, States he made his will December 24, 1622 and that he was Margaret Maidstone's first husband., Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 144, States he made his will December 24, 1622 and that he was Margaret Maidstone's first husband.
  63. St. Peter's Church records, County Boxted, (Courtesy of Mrs. Anne Newman, Verger, St. Peter's Church, Parish of Langham with Boxted)., St. Peter's Church records, County Boxted, (Courtesy of Mrs. Anne Newman, Verger, St. Peter's Church, Parish of Langham with Boxted).
  64. Lucy Lane Erwin. The Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, Virginia. Privately Published, Lucy Lane Erwin. The Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, Virginia. Privately Published.
  65. Erwin, Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, (Courtesy of William Purcell Clopton), p. 124-125, In her father's will, proved June 19, 1655, he names his son in law, William Clopton and gives to him the Manor of Eastwoodbury after the death of his wife. He named Elizabeth as his daughter., Erwin, Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, (Courtesy of William Purcell Clopton), p. 124-125, In her father's will, proved June 19, 1655, he names his son in law, William Clopton and gives to him the Manor of Eastwoodbury after the death of his wife. He named Elizabeth as his daughter.
  66. Lucy Lane Erwin. The Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, Virginia. Privately Published, Lucy Lane Erwin. The Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, Virginia. Privately Published.
  67. "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939 and "The Clopton
    Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984. See #1 in book.
  68. "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939 and "The Clopton
    Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984. See #1 in book.
  69. "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939 and "The Clopton
    Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984. See #1 in book.
  70. Tombstone, loc. cit., Tombstone, loc. cit.
  71. "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939 and "The Clopton
    Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984. See #1 in book.
  72. LUCY LANE ERWIN, "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939 and "The Clopton
    Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984. See #1 in book. (1939).
  73. Lucy Lane Erwin. The Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, Virginia. Privately Published, Lucy Lane Erwin. The Ancestry of William Clopton of York County, Virginia. Privately Published.
  74. Chamberlayne, St. Peter's Vestry Book & Register, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 426., Chamberlayne, St. Peter's Vestry Book & Register, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 426.
  75. Hanover County Deed Book (1733-1735), p. 133-135, Indenture dated October 4, 1734, between Walter Clopton of St. Peter and James Hill, innkeeper, both of St. Peter's Parish in New Kent County... 20 pounds sterling for 200 acres on the south side of the South Anna River at the mouth of Horse Shoe Creek... said 200 acres are part of 400 acres granted to John Syme, Gentleman, by patent dated 17 August 1725 and by said Syme toWalter Clopton by deed in Hanover County dated 6 January 1726. Deed acknowledged and "Mary the wife of said Clopton," relinquished her right of dower. Copy located Clopton Family Archives, courtesy Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr., Hanover County Deed Book (1733-1735), p. 133-135, Indenture dated October 4, 1734, between Walter Clopton of St. Peter and James Hill, innkeeper, both of St. Peter's Parish in New Kent County... 20 pounds sterling for 200 acres on the south side of the South Anna River at the mouth of Horse Shoe Creek... said 200 acres are part of 400 acres granted to John Syme, Gentleman, by patent dated 17 August 1725 and by said Syme toWalter Clopton by deed in Hanover County dated 6 January 1726. Deed acknowledged and "Mary the wife of said Clopton," relinquished her right of dower. Copy located Clopton Family Archives, courtesy Bert Hampton Blanton, Jr.
  76. Lucy Lane Erwin "William Clopton of Virginia" pub 1939 and "The Clopton
    Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984. See #6 in book.
  77. Chamberlayne, St. Peter's Vestry Book & Register, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 337, "At a Vestry held at the Vestry-Room of S. Peters-Parish, on Wesnedday, the 22d. of November, Anno Dom. 1758." He is named as a Vestry Man and is present. This is the last reference to him., Chamberlayne, St. Peter's Vestry Book & Register, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 337, "At a Vestry held at the Vestry-Room of S. Peters-Parish, on Wesnedday, the 22d. of November, Anno Dom. 1758." He is named as a Vestry Man and is present. This is the last reference to him.
  78. Chamberlayne, St. Peter's Vestry Book & Register, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 411., Chamberlayne, St. Peter's Vestry Book & Register, (Courtesy of Suellen (Clopton) DeLoach Blanton), p. 411.
  79. "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton # 34 mentions him in St.
    Peter's Parish Reg. shows Richard son of Walter and Mary Clopton.
  80. Clopton book By Gene Clopton #34.
  81. His will, dated November 10, 1794, was presented to the Court for probate in Franklin County, North Carolina in March 1807. In his will he mentions land in Granville County to be divided equally among his five sons after his wife's death. Executors are Philemon Bradford, sons William and Archibald Clopton. Witnessed by Tabby Hunt, Prisila Hancock, and Guy Clopton. (Courtesy of Harry Anderson)., His will, dated November 10, 1794, was presented to the Court for probate in Franklin County, North Carolina in March 1807. In his will he mentions land in Granville County to be divided equally among his five sons after his wife's death. Executors are Philemon Bradford, sons William and Archibald Clopton. Witnessed by Tabby Hunt, Prisila Hancock, and Guy Clopton. (Courtesy of Harry Anderson).
  82. "The William and Mary College quarterly Historical Magazine," "Register of St. James Northam Parish"., "The William and Mary College quarterly Historical Magazine," "Register of St. James Northam Parish".
  83. Named in his father's will. He receives one negro boy, Frank, who is in his possession., Named in his father's will. He receives one negro boy, Frank, who is in his possession.
  84. Morris Lathon Clopton provided the information regarding this family unless otherwise noted., Morris Lathon Clopton provided the information regarding this family unless otherwise noted.
  85. David is #117 in "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984 and
    "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939.
  86. David is #117 in "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984 and
    "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939.
  87. John M. is #244 in "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984
    and "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939.
  88. John M. is #244 in "The Clopton Family" by Gene Carlton Clopton pub 1984
    and "William Clopton of Virginia" by Lucy Lane Erwin pub 1939.
  89. ICopy of a marriage record, provided by a Mrs. Barbara Bates of Arlington,
    Texas. The record shows a prenuptial agreement and marriage by a justice
    of the peace. Dated 24 December 1848 from Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
    I have a certified copy of the above marriage record from Marriage Record
    Book 2, page 394 (marriages 1848) received from the probate Judge of
    Tallapoosa county 14 November 1994. The Witness in the prenuptial
    agreement is William Qualls and is signed by both Martin Clopton and
    William Qualls. Martin Clopton and Elizabeth Johnson were married by
    Thomas Laudery Justice of the Peace.
  90. See 1850 census of Tallapoosa county, Alabama page 70, See 1850 census of Tallapoosa county, Alabama page 70.
  91. 1830 Census of Laurens County, p. 217 of microfilm. See 1850 Census of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, p. 70 of microfilm., 1830 Census of Laurens County, p. 217 of microfilm. See 1850 Census of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, p. 70 of microfilm.
  92. Letter from Jess Bates to Barbara Bates dated 11 April 1963.
  93. ICopy of a marriage record, provided by a Mrs. Barbara Bates of Arlington,
    Texas. The record shows a prenuptial agreement and marriage by a justice
    of the peace. Dated 24 December 1848 from Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
    I have a certified copy of the above marriage record from Marriage Record
    Book 2, page 394 (marriages 1848) received from the probate Judge of
    Tallapoosa county 14 November 1994. The Witness in the prenuptial
    agreement is William Qualls and is signed by both Martin Clopton and
    William Qualls. Martin Clopton and Elizabeth Johnson were married by
    Thomas Laudery Justice of the Peace., ICopy of a marriage record, provided by a Mrs. Barbara Bates of Arlington,
    Texas. The record shows a prenuptial agreement and marriage by a justice
    of the peace. Dated 24 December 1848 from Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
    I have a certified copy of the above marriage record from Marriage Record
    Book 2, page 394 (marriages 1848) received from the probate Judge of
    Tallapoosa county 14 November 1994. The Witness in the prenuptial
    agreement is William Qualls and is signed by both Martin Clopton and
    William Qualls. Martin Clopton and Elizabeth Johnson were married by
    Thomas Laudery Justice of the Peace.
  94. Copy of marriage record provided by Mrs. Barbara Bates of Arlington, Texas. Shows a prenuptial agreement and marriage by a justice of the peace. Dated December 24, 1848, Tallapoosa. Marriage record, Marriage Record Book 2, page 394 received from Probate Judge of Tallapoosa County, November 14, 1994 by Morris Lathon Clopton. Witnesses to prenuptial agreement isWilliam Qualls and signed by Martin Clopton and William Qualls., Copy of marriage record provided by Mrs. Barbara Bates of Arlington, Texas. Shows a prenuptial agreement and marriage by a justice of the peace. Dated December 24, 1848, Tallapoosa. Marriage record, Marriage Record Book 2, page 394 received from Probate Judge of Tallapoosa County, November 14, 1994 by Morris Lathon Clopton. Witnesses to prenuptial agreement isWilliam Qualls and signed by Martin Clopton and William Qualls.
  95. See 1850 census of Tallapoosa county, Alabama page 70.
  96. 13 AUG 1860 GRIMES COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 278 LIST HUGH(HUAH) AS BEING
    7 YEARS OLD UNDER JOHN AND ELIZABETH CORNER. JAMES BATES IS LISTED AS
    BEING 17 IN THIS SAME FAMILY.

    1 JUNE 1870 LIMESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 195 LIST HUGH 19, A
    PLANTER AND PHEBE 16, KEEPING HOUSE. THEY ARE NEIGHBORS OF JAMES BATES
    AND LUPHENIA.

    8 JULY 1880 MILAM COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 264 LIST HUGH 27, A FARMER,
    PHEBE 21, KEEPING HOUSE WITH THOMAS 6, MALE, JOHN L. 4, MALE, OLLIE 1,
    MALE. JAMES BATES AND LUPHENIA ARE LISTED ON PAGE 295 OF THIS CENSUS.

    INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ODESSA CLOPTON IN FEB 1996 BY A MR. MANG, WHO WAS
    VERY FAMILAR WITH THE WALTER WOODS FAMILY, LIST THE FATHER OF ANNIE BELL
    CLOPTON AS HUGH RYE CLOPTON. THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS MIDDLE NAME.

  97. His parents Martin and Elizabeth are in Tallapoosa county in the 1850
    census.

    Letters from Ms. Barbara Bates of Arlington, Texas state that Hugh Clopton
    was a son of Martin and Elizabeth Clopton and a half-brother to James
    Bates son of Elizabeth (Johnson, Bates) Clopton.

  98. Ibid.
  99. 13 AUG 1860 GRIMES COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 278 LIST HUGH(HUAH) AS BEING
    7 YEARS OLD UNDER JOHN AND ELIZABETH CORNER. JAMES BATES IS LISTED AS
    BEING 17 IN THIS SAME FAMILY.

    1 JUNE 1870 LIMESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 195 LIST HUGH 19, A
    PLANTER AND PHEBE 16, KEEPING HOUSE. THEY ARE NEIGHBORS OF JAMES BATES
    AND LUPHENIA.

    8 JULY 1880 MILAM COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 264 LIST HUGH 27, A FARMER,
    PHEBE 21, KEEPING HOUSE WITH THOMAS 6, MALE, JOHN L. 4, MALE, OLLIE 1,
    MALE. JAMES BATES AND LUPHENIA ARE LISTED ON PAGE 295 OF THIS CENSUS.

    INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ODESSA CLOPTON IN FEB 1996 BY A MR. MANG, WHO WAS
    VERY FAMILAR WITH THE WALTER WOODS FAMILY, LIST THE FATHER OF ANNIE BELL
    CLOPTON AS HUGH RYE CLOPTON. THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS MIDDLE NAME., 13 AUG 1860 GRIMES COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 278 LIST HUGH(HUAH) AS BEING 7 YEARS OLD UNDER JOHN AND ELIZABETH CORNER. JAMES BATES IS LISTED AS BEING 17 IN THIS SAME FAMILY.

    1 JUNE 1870 LIMESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 195 LIST HUGH 19, A PLANTER AND PHEBE 16, KEEPING HOUSE. THEY ARE NEIGHBORS OF JAMES BATES AND LUPHENIA.

    8 JULY 1880 MILAM COUNTY, TEXAS CENSUS PAGE 264 LIST HUGH 27, A FARMER, PHEBE 21, KEEPING HOUSE WITH THOMAS 6, MALE, JOHN L. 4, MALE, OLLIE 1, MALE. JAMES BATES AND LUPHENIA ARE LISTED ON PAGE 295 OF THIS CENSUS.

    INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ODESSA CLOPTON IN FEB 1996 BY A MR. MANG, WHO WAS VERY FAMILAR WITH THE WALTER WOODS FAMILY, LIST THE FATHER OF ANNIE BELL CLOPTON AS HUGH RYE CLOPTON. THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS MIDDLE NAME.

  100. Could have been married in Limestone County, Texas. The 1870 Census of
    Limestone County, Texas taken on 1 June 1870 list Hugh Clopton 19, and
    Phebe Clopton 17, on page 195 of the microfilm. They are listed next door
    to Hugh's half brother and Phebe's sister. James Bates 26, and Luphenia
    Bates 20, with children Elbrady 1 female, Tursy Corner 13 male, Ambros
    Corner 8 male. Don't know if Elizabeth (Johnson, Bates, Clopton) Corner
    is dead at this time.
    The 1860 census of Walker County, Texas list Pheby McCulloch as being 3
    years old and the Grimes County census list Hugh as being 7 years old
    under John and Elizabeth Corner. Don't know if they lied about their age
    or the census taker wrote it wrong., Could have been married in Limestone County, Texas. The 1870 Census of
    Limestone County, Texas taken on 1 June 1870 list Hugh Clopton 19, and
    Phebe Clopton 17, on page 195 of the microfilm. They are listed next door
    to Hugh's half brother and Phebe's sister. James Bates 26, and Luphenia
    Bates 20, with children Elbrady 1 female, Tursy Corner 13 male, Ambros
    Corner 8 male. Don't know if Elizabeth (Johnson, Bates, Clopton) Corner
    is dead at this time.
    The 1860 census of Walker County, Texas list Pheby McCulloch as being 3
    years old and the Grimes County census list Hugh as being 7 years old
    under John and Elizabeth Corner. Don't know if they lied about their age
    or the census taker wrote it wrong.
  101. The 1860 census of Walker County, Texas taken the 5th day of July 1860
    page 114 shows T.J. McCulloch, 36, Farmer, worth $800.00 born in
    Louisiana, Edith McCulloch, 20, born in Louisiana; Louphenia, 9, born in
    Louisiana, Thomas G. this must be Green, 8, born in Texas, Pheby
    McCulloch, 3, born in Texas, Emily, 3, born in Texas, twin sisters,
    Jerome, 1/12, born in Texas., The 1860 census of Walker County, Texas taken the 5th day of July 1860
    page 114 shows T.J. McCulloch, 36, Farmer, worth $800.00 born in
    Louisiana, Edith McCulloch, 20, born in Louisiana; Louphenia, 9, born in
    Louisiana, Thomas G. this must be Green, 8, born in Texas, Pheby
    McCulloch, 3, born in Texas, Emily, 3, born in Texas, twin sisters,
    Jerome, 1/12, born in Texas.
  102. 1860 Census of Walker County, Texas taken July 5, 1860 lists Phebe as five years old., 1860 Census of Walker County, Texas taken July 5, 1860 lists Phebe as five years old.
  103. Copy of Record of Reports of Death, page #16, file #538, county
    courthouse, the state of Texas, county of Gonzales. Copy of the Daily
    Inquirer, Vol. X, No 44, Gonzales Texas, Saturday, July 21, 1906, article
    on the death of Mrs. Hugh Clopton. "Died from Congestion" Mrs Hugh
    Clopton, living on Peach Creek, died this morning at 3 o'clock, and the
    interment will take place this afternoon in Denton creek cemetery. Death
    ensued after but a few days' illness with congestion. Mrs. Clopton was
    about forty-five years of age and leaves a husband and several children.
    She was well known and highly estemed and her death has caused sorrow in
    her large circle of friends.", both obtained by Morris L. Clopton. Phebe
    was really about 49 years old based on other information. Morris, Ruby
    Irene (Smith) Clopton, Betty Florene (Clopton) Voigt, and Dawn Marie
    Clopton were doing research here in December 1992., Copy of Record of Reports of Death, page #16, file #538, county
    courthouse, the state of Texas, county of Gonzales. Copy of the Daily
    Inquirer, Vol. X, No 44, Gonzales Texas, Saturday, July 21, 1906, article
    on the death of Mrs. Hugh Clopton. "Died from Congestion" Mrs Hugh
    Clopton, living on Peach Creek, died this morning at 3 o'clock, and the
    interment will take place this afternoon in Denton creek cemetery. Death
    ensued after but a few days' illness with congestion. Mrs. Clopton was
    about forty-five years of age and leaves a husband and several children.
    She was well known and highly estemed and her death has caused sorrow in
    her large circle of friends.", both obtained by Morris L. Clopton. Phebe
    was really about 49 years old based on other information. Morris, Ruby
    Irene (Smith) Clopton, Betty Florene (Clopton) Voigt, and Dawn Marie
    Clopton were doing research here in December 1992.
  104. COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD #9777, OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF GONZALES BY MORRIS L. CLOPTON. MORRIS, RUBY
    IRENE (SMITH) CLOPTON, BETTY FLORENE (CLOPTON) VOIGT, AND DAWN MARIE
    CLOPTON WERE DOING RESEARCH HERE IN DECEMBER 1992.
  105. Texas Marriage Certificate Number #9777., Texas Marriage Certificate Number #9777.
  106. MARRIAGE RECORD #233, STATE OF TEXAS, MILAM COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF LICENSE
    COURT HOUSE, CAMERON, MILIAM, TEXAS/USA.
  107. MARRIAGE LICENSE #2455, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  108. BIRTH CERTIFICATE #246
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF CERTIFICATE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  109. CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH, STATE OF TEXAS, MILAM COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF CERTIFICATE
    COURTHOUSE, CAMERON, MILAM, TEXAS.
  110. INDEX TO PROBATE BIRTH RECORDS TEXAS DELAYED VOLUME SEVEN 29 JAN 1946.
  111. DEATH CERTIFICATE STATE OF TEXAS, MILAM COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF CERTIFICATE
    COURTHOUSE, CAMERON, MILAM, TEXAS.
  112. MARRIAGE LICENSE #2644, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  113. COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD #9779, OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF GONZALES BY MORRIS L. CLOPTON. MORRIS, RUBY
    IRENE (SMITH) CLOPTON, BETTY FLORENE (CLOPTON) VOIGT, AND DAWN MARIE
    CLOPTON WERE DOING RESEARCH HERE IN DECEMBER 1992.
  114. WINNIE VELMA (SMITH) CLOPTON AT HER HOUSE 14 OCT 1993 DURING CONVERSATION
    WITH HER AND RUBY IRENE (SMITH) CLOPTON.
  115. MARRIAGE LICENSE #2351, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE CO
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY IN PERSONAL FILES
    COURT HOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  116. MARRIAGE LICENSE #3399, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF LICENSE
    COURT HOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE COUNTY, TEXAS.
  117. MARRIAGE RECORD #6106, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS USA.
  118. Copy of birth Certificate #132955, book 27/233 #33040, obtained from
    county courthouse, the state of Texas, county of Gonzales, by Morris L.
    Clopton. Birth Certificate indicates mothers name was Rachel Francis
    Crouch. Morris, Ruby Irene (Smith), Betty Florene (Clopton), and Dawn
    Marie Clopton were doing research here in December 1992.
  119. Ibid.
  120. Copy of Certificate of Death #001778, city of Austin, county of Travis,
    state of Texas, obtained by Morris L. Clopton., Copy of Certificate of Death #001778, city of Austin, county of Travis,
    state of Texas, obtained by Morris L. Clopton.
  121. MARRIAGE LICENSE #5725, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF THE LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  122. MARRIAGE RECORD #5738, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  123. MARRIAGE RECORD #7095, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  124. My mother Ruby Irene (Smith) Clopton called me at my home in Florida and
    told me uncle Henry had died.
  125. MARRIAGE RECORD #7024, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF THE LICENSE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  126. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE #138, STATE OF TEXAS MILAM CO
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF CERTIFICATE
    COURTHOUSE, CAMERON, MILAM, TEXAS.
  127. INDEX TO PROBATE BIRTH RECORDS, TEXAS DELAYED, VOLUME SEVEN 29 JAN 1946.
  128. CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH STATE OF TEXAS, MILAM COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF BIRTH CERTICATE
    COURTHOUSE, CAMERON, MILAM, TEXAS.
  129. CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH #7672 STATE OF TEXAS, LEE CO.
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF CERTIFICATE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  130. MARRIAGE RECORD #6202, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF RECORD
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  131. CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH #7671 STATE OF TEXAS, LEE CO.
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF CERTIFICATE
    COURTHOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS/USA.
  132. MARRIAGE LICENSE #7531 STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF LICENSE
    COURT HOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE COUNTY, TEXAS/USA.
  133. MARRIAGE LICENSE #7269, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS COPY OF LICENSE
    COURT HOUSE, GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.
  134. MARRIAGE RECORD #7340, STATE OF TEXAS, LEE COUNTY
    MORRIS L. CLOPTON HAS A COPY OF LICENSE
    COURT HOUSE GIDDINGS, LEE, TEXAS.