tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66301971758845943642024-03-13T16:43:16.749+00:00Blagdon Surname StudyBlagdon surname in Devon, EnglandRos Haywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627277156997592066noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630197175884594364.post-8072476298272386662016-06-25T18:59:00.001+01:002016-06-25T19:00:32.867+01:00Blagdon Wills <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For the past week or so I have been transcribing various Blagdon wills. They vary in length from a single sheet to six sheets of tightly-spaced legal handwriting, from bequests like a silver pocket-watch to a grandson, or a single guinea to a faithful servant, to extensive lands, monies, and premises.<br />
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The earlier I went (1635 was the earliest), the more concerned with the afterlife they seemed to be. Apart from beginning the document with IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, testators such as John Blagdon seemed highly concerned for his Soule [sic] and 'wayeing the uncertainty of this mortall and transitory life'. Edward, a potential descendant, leaves money for the poor. But later wills showed a distinct decrease in this religious fervour, and by 1804, when another John Blagdon's Will was proved, it leaves out any mention of souls or God or the poor, but dives straight into the money.<br />
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And that was where I also began to see the complexities arise. Instead of just leaving something to someone, clauses were introduced whereby 'if she shall die within the lifetime of her husband', or 'if my Sonnes do refuse' or 'if he she or they shall not attain twenty one years'. The Wills increased in complexity until Edward's Will of 1811, written in 1808, was so densely worded that I gave up trying to make sense of it and merely transcribed what I saw on the page. Even another Edward's (mercifully short) Will was devoted to money. And he was a Reverend! I fully expected to see some mention of God in there; the closest he got was in the date 'the year of our Lord'.<br />
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It is still fascinating to do. I have learned some new words, too: moiety, coverture, and halfendeale. But why did the John Blagdon of 1653 have the alias of John Gifford? He even got married as John Gifford!<br />
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Ros Haywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627277156997592066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630197175884594364.post-36699208540853624152016-05-29T19:07:00.002+01:002016-05-29T19:07:23.714+01:00test post take two<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the BLAGDON Surname Study. This Study aims to cover the
histories of the bearers of the name BLAGDON in the county of <b>Devon, UK</b>.<br />
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The Blagdon Surname Study grew from the research I did and the
lessons I learned during 2015's "Genealogy Do-Over", created by Thomas
MacEntee. It was a chance for participants to put aside all their
previous research ('put aside', not 'throw away'!) and start again, this
time incorporating proper genealogical standards and methodology.<br />
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So I began studying - and the first thing I learnt is to Slow Down (ha
ha). I have become passionate about citing sources, and am heavily
involved in the "Sourcerer's Challenge" on <a href="http://www.wikitree.com/" target="_blank">WikiTree</a>.
I worked slowly and carefully through the generations and discovered
things I had missed the first time around, just because I was rushing to
get to that nugget of information I was sure was there. <br />
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The Study is still in its infancy, so I am gathering
data as fast as I can - and any BLAGDON information you might have will
be much appreciated.<br />
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Join me and see if you can go further back, too!<br />
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© Ros Haywood. All Rights Reserved.
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Ros Haywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627277156997592066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630197175884594364.post-72594565070020792892015-06-23T18:52:00.000+01:002016-05-20T23:59:17.967+01:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the BLAGDON Surname Study. This Study aims to cover the histories of the bearers of the name BLAGDON in the county of <b>Devon, UK</b>.<br />
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The Blagdon Surname Study grew from the research I did and the lessons I learned during 2015's "Genealogy Do-Over", created by Thomas MacEntee. It was a chance for participants to put aside all their previous research ('put aside', not 'throw away!') and start again, this time incorporating proper genealogical standards and methodology.<br />
<br />
<br />
So I began studying - and the first thing I learnt is to Slow Down (ha ha). I have become passionate about citing sources, and am heavily involved in the "Sourcerer's Challenge" on <a href="http://www.wikitree.com/" target="_blank">WikiTree</a>. I worked slowly and carefully through the generations and discovered things I had missed the first time around, just because I was rushing to get to that nugget of information I was sure was there. <br />
<br />
The Study is still in its infancy, so I am gathering
data as fast as I can - and any BLAGDON information you might have will
be much appreciated.<br />
<br />
Join me and see if you can go further back, too!<br />
<br />
© Ros Haywood. All Rights Reserved.
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Ros Haywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627277156997592066noreply@blogger.com0