Person:Richard Conant (1)

Richard Conant
bur.22 Sep 1630 East Budleigh, Devon
m. Abt 1545
  1. Richard ConantAbt 1548 - 1630
  • HRichard ConantAbt 1548 - 1630
  • WAgnes Clark1548 - 1630
m. 4 Feb 1578
  1. Christopher Conant1588 - Aft 1630
  2. Roger Conant1592 - 1679
Facts and Events
Name Richard Conant
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1548 East Budleigh, Devon
Marriage 4 Feb 1578 Colyton, Devon, Englandto Agnes Clark
Will[1] 20 Nov 1629 East Budleigh, DevonWill proven 13 Oct 1631
Burial[1] 22 Sep 1630 East Budleigh, Devon

In 1588, assessed £4 on land that used to be father’s. In 1606 and 1616, served as churchwarden, a position of great prominence at the time. In 1630, assessed 2s 6d, the 2nd highest in the parish.

Will mentions sons Richard, Joh, Robert and daughter Jane Knowles Wotton.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Conant, Frederick Odell. A History and Genealogy of the Conant Family in England and America: Thirteen generations, 1520-1887. (Portland, Me.: Harris & Williams, 1887).

    Cites parish register for death record.