Person:Robert Wynne (9)

Overview

Robert Wynne, the mayor, was the grandfather of Colonel Robert Wynne, Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Virginia during the Long Parliament, 1661-74. Colonel Robert Wynne was Speaker longer than any other man in Virginia's history.

The Wynnes were members of Wollendrapers Guild.  Robert Wynne, woolendraper, apprenticed to John Rose, Alderman, was released from his indentures and became a Freeman of the City in 1590.  Nine years later, 1599, he was mayor of the ancient city of Canterbury.  His sons became freemen by right of birth.  Thomas Wynne, gentleman, son of Robert Wynne, became Free in 1612, and Peter Wynne,   son of Robert Wynne, became Free in 1626.

Notes

These sources say that the Wynne family is first mentioned in the records of Canterbury, England, in 1356, when John Wynne appears as a member of Parliament from Canterbury. From then to Robert Wynne, Mayor of Canterbury in 1599, the name appears often in the records of Canterbury. Roebert Wynne, mayor of Canterbury, was the grandfather of Col. RobertWynne, speaker of the House of Burgesses in VA in 1661-74. It was this Robert Wynne who m. Mrs. Mary Poythress. The Wynnes were members of the Wollendrapers Guild of Canterbury. Robert Wynne, mayor of Canterbury was buried at St. Georges in Canterbury on 6 Sept. 1609, his unnamed wife being buried two days later (Wynns, citing St. Georges Psh. Register).

Robert Wynne was born in 1558/59 in Shrewsbury, Co. Shropshire, England. He married Francis Wattmer ca 1590 in England. Frances was born in 1565 in Stottesdon, Co. Shropshire, England, the daughter of William Watmoughe/Wattmore and Margaret Sparkes/Parkes. Robert was a woolendraper. He was a apprentice to John Rose and released from his indenture in 1590. Six years later Robert was the Mayor of Canterbury, England, and held that office from 1596-1599. He and Frances died of the Plague within 2 days of each other. Their children were disbursed into other families. Robert died on 06 Sept 1609 and Frances died on 08 Sept 1609, both in Canterbury, Co. Kent, England. They both were buried at St. George's Parish, Canterbury, Co. Kent, England.

Robert Wynne (242-8)(RN8528) & Descendents

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Robert Wynne (242-8)(RN8528) & Descendents
The name Wynne, Winn, Wynn is derived from the Welsh name Gwynn meaningwhite, fair, in which the G is silent. Families bearing this name wereearly settled in the counties of Caernarver, Denbigh, Flint, Carnarthen,Merioneth and Montgomery in Wales as in the English counties of York,Essex, Salop, and Middlesex. These lines were, in large part, of nobilityand genter of Grear Britain. According to tradition the family bearingthis name was descended from Roderick the Great, King of Wales, in thelater 9th century.
The families of Lord Mayor Robert Wynne and his wife Frances Wattamercame from Wales to Canterbury, England. He later became Lord Mayor ofCanterbury. Frances's family goes back to about 1400 and is shown in theheraldic records. These two families were involved in the wool businessand called drapers. At one time Canterbury was the capital of Kent.
Their son, Peter, married Martha Coppin. The Coppin's were largelandholders in Canterbury. Peter Wynne and Martha Coppin were buried inthe church yard at Saint George's. During WW II the German planesdemolished the Church and only the tower stands today. No grave stonesare visable.
A Capt. Peter Wynne and his brother Thomas Wynne came to America inSeptember of 1608 to protect their interests in the Virginia Company.They very likely were brothers of the Lord Mayor Robert Wynne and greatuncles of Col. Robert Wynne who settled in VA in 1651. Capt. Peter was amember of the governing council at Jamestown. He was appointed deputyGovernor by Sir William Gates. Sir William Gates had sailed from Englandin 1609 to be Governor but was shipwrecked at Bermuda. He appointed Wynneas acting Governor till he, Gates, got to the Colony. Peter Wynne diedbefore the message arrived. In fact of the five members of the governingcouncil, Capt. John Smith was the only survivor after Peter Wynne's death.
The Robert Wynne that came to VA was the son of Peter and Martha Coppin.Robert was unmarried at the time he came to the Colony. He leftCanterbury and arrived in VA in 1651. There was a Civil War going on inEngland at the time. Cromwell had just deposed Charles II and manyroyalists left England because of fear of Protestant rule. The woolbusiness was in recession. Robert settled on a plantation on the southside of the James River. He got this land for bringing himself and twelveother persons across the ocean. He received 50 acres per person for atotal of six hundred acres. His plantation in Charles City County wasnamed "Georges".
Robert planted tobacco as most other colonists did but prices weredeclining because of the abundance of tobacco. In fact some indenturedservants moved to other colonies. The mainstay turned to hogs, cattle,chickens, ducks and geese. There was unrest and there were no electionsto the House of Burgess from 1661 to 1675 (Long Parliament). Robert Wynnewas the Speaker of the House for 14 years during Long Parliament (longestSpeaker in VA history). Elected and appointed officials were paid fortheir services in tobacco.  Robert married Mary Poythress a couple yearsafter he arrived in America. Robert was elected sheriff of Charles CityCounty in 1657. Later sheriffs during the Long Parliament were appointedby the Governor. Contrary to the custom of the times, Robert did notleave his estate to his eldest son, Francis. Robert willed his youngestson, Joshua, the plantation in VA. He divided his Kent, England property.The will was probated in England. He is buried at Merchants Hope Churchat "Georges" on the James River. The church still stands but is used forother purposes. No grave stones are visable.
Joshua Wynne was the son of Robert and the next of our ancestors.  He wasa member of the House of Burgesses for 14 years starting in 1699. Helived at Monks Neck Creek. He invested in land and at one time he and twofriends owned 30,000 acres in Dinwiddie and Prince George Counties.Joshua was a member of the House of Burgesses as was his father. In 1711Joshua was a former Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. He was killedby the Indians as a revenge for an Indian chief's death at the hands ofone of his servants. He was an Indian Interpreter and a commissionerconcerning the border dispute of NC & VA near Pittslyvania and HalifaxCounties, VA and Caswell Co., NC.
Capt. Peter Wynne was the son of Joshua and Mary Jones. He marriedFrances?. It appears that he did not move or stay on in southern VA withhis parents as some of the other children.
John Wynne was the son of Peter and Frances?.His second wife was AnnStone. He was probably born in Prince George Co., VA and died inLunenburg Co., VA. like his wife. Lucretia and some of her children gotto Sumner Co., TN. Several from the Stone and Wynne families moved to TNabout 1800. The Hunleys must have come with them.
Lucretia Wynne was the daughter of John Wynne and Ann Stone. She was born in Lunengurg Co., VA and married William Hunley inLunenburg, VA? in 1777.She died in Sumner Co., Tn in 1808.
A Col. William Wynne, son of Joshua and husband of Mary Jones, owned theland where Danville, VA is located. He was in Lunenburg County, VA in1752. This same area was later in Halifax and Pittsylvania Co.. His sonWilliam was married twice and they had 27 children. This group went toLee Co., Va and several ended up in Sevier Co., TN in the mid 1800's.They are not in our direct line.

Ref: "As I was told about Ogburn and Wynne" by Ogburn          Historical Southern Families  Vol VI by Bodie          Virginia Historical Genealogies by Bodie          Colonial Families of the Americas linage #12 By Bodie

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Robert Wynne (242-8)(RN8528) & Descendents
The name Wynne, Winn, Wynn is derived from the Welsh name Gwynn meaningwhite, fair, in which the G is silent. Families bearing this name wereearly settled in the counties of Caernarver, Denbigh, Flint, Carnarthen,Merioneth and Montgomery in Wales as in the English counties of York,Essex, Salop, and Middlesex. These lines were, in large part, of nobilityand genter of Grear Britain. According to tradition the family bearingthis name was descended from Roderick the Great, King of Wales, in thelater 9th century.
The families of Lord Mayor Robert Wynne and his wife Frances Wattamercame from Wales to Canterbury, England. He later became Lord Mayor ofCanterbury. Frances's family goes back to about 1400 and is shown in theheraldic records. These two families were involved in the wool businessand called drapers. At one time Canterbury was the capital of Kent.
Their son, Peter, married Martha Coppin. The Coppin's were largelandholders in Canterbury. Peter Wynne and Martha Coppin were buried inthe church yard at Saint George's. During WW II the German planesdemolished the Church and only the tower stands today. No grave stonesare visable.
A Capt. Peter Wynne and his brother Thomas Wynne came to America inSeptember of 1608 to protect their interests in the Virginia Company.They very likely were brothers of the Lord Mayor Robert Wynne and greatuncles of Col. Robert Wynne who settled in VA in 1651. Capt. Peter was amember of the governing council at Jamestown. He was appointed deputyGovernor by Sir William Gates. Sir William Gates had sailed from Englandin 1609 to be Governor but was shipwrecked at Bermuda. He appointed Wynneas acting Governor till he, Gates, got to the Colony. Peter Wynne diedbefore the message arrived. In fact of the five members of the governingcouncil, Capt. John Smith was the only survivor after Peter Wynne's death.
The Robert Wynne that came to VA was the son of Peter and Martha Coppin.Robert was unmarried at the time he came to the Colony. He leftCanterbury and arrived in VA in 1651. There was a Civil War going on inEngland at the time. Cromwell had just deposed Charles II and manyroyalists left England because of fear of Protestant rule. The woolbusiness was in recession. Robert settled on a plantation on the southside of the James River. He got this land for bringing himself and twelveother persons across the ocean. He received 50 acres per person for atotal of six hundred acres. His plantation in Charles City County wasnamed "Georges".
Robert planted tobacco as most other colonists did but prices weredeclining because of the abundance of tobacco. In fact some indenturedservants moved to other colonies. The mainstay turned to hogs, cattle,chickens, ducks and geese. There was unrest and there were no electionsto the House of Burgess from 1661 to 1675 (Long Parliament). Robert Wynnewas the Speaker of the House for 14 years during Long Parliament (longestSpeaker in VA history). Elected and appointed officials were paid fortheir services in tobacco.  Robert married Mary Poythress a couple yearsafter he arrived in America. Robert was elected sheriff of Charles CityCounty in 1657. Later sheriffs during the Long Parliament were appointedby the Governor. Contrary to the custom of the times, Robert did notleave his estate to his eldest son, Francis. Robert willed his youngestson, Joshua, the plantation in VA. He divided his Kent, England property.The will was probated in England. He is buried at Merchants Hope Churchat "Georges" on the James River. The church still stands but is used forother purposes. No grave stones are visable.
Joshua Wynne was the son of Robert and the next of our ancestors.  He wasa member of the House of Burgesses for 14 years starting in 1699. Helived at Monks Neck Creek. He invested in land and at one time he and twofriends owned 30,000 acres in Dinwiddie and Prince George Counties.Joshua was a member of the House of Burgesses as was his father. In 1711Joshua was a former Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. He was killedby the Indians as a revenge for an Indian chief's death at the hands ofone of his servants. He was an Indian Interpreter and a commissionerconcerning the border dispute of NC & VA near Pittslyvania and HalifaxCounties, VA and Caswell Co., NC.
Capt. Peter Wynne was the son of Joshua and Mary Jones. He marriedFrances?. It appears that he did not move or stay on in southern VA withhis parents as some of the other children.
John Wynne was the son of Peter and Frances?.His second wife was AnnStone. He was probably born in Prince George Co., VA and died inLunenburg Co., VA. like his wife. Lucretia and some of her children gotto Sumner Co., TN. Several from the Stone and Wynne families moved to TNabout 1800. The Hunleys must have come with them.
Lucretia Wynne was the daughter of John Wynne and Ann Stone. She was born in Lunengurg Co., VA and married William Hunley inLunenburg, VA? in 1777.She died in Sumner Co., Tn in 1808.
A Col. William Wynne, son of Joshua and husband of Mary Jones, owned theland where Danville, VA is located. He was in Lunenburg County, VA in1752. This same area was later in Halifax and Pittsylvania Co.. His sonWilliam was married twice and they had 27 children. This group went toLee Co., Va and several ended up in Sevier Co., TN in the mid 1800's.They are not in our direct line.

Ref: "As I was told about Ogburn and Wynne" by Ogburn          Historical Southern Families  Vol VI by Bodie          Virginia Historical Genealogies by Bodie          Colonial Families of the Americas linage #12 By Bodie

Canterbury was a free city like Rome---it was the home of the Church of England.

The Wynnes were members of the Wollendrapers (Tailros) Guild.  Robert hadbeen apprenticed to the guild and was released from his indentures in 1590.  By 1590, he was Mayor of the ancient city of Canterbury. Will was proved 5 DEC 1609.
Children: 1)    Thomas Wynne 2)    Peter Wynne

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Cause of Death:<CAUS> Plague

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The Will of Robert Wynne, Mayor of Canterbury Transcribed and submitted by Dorothy Tuttle

This is the last will and Testament a nuncupative of Robert Wynne late of the parish of St. Mary Bredman in the City of Canterbury, Alderman deceased by him uttered and declared for his last will and testament he being in good and perfect memory on the fourth day of ye month of September 1609 in these words following or the like in effort viz the said Robert Wynne being moved to make his will he said his will was quickly made for he did give and bequeath to Frances his wife the one half of his goods and chattels and the other halfe of his good and chattels he did give & bequeath to his children and he did move and appoint Frances his wife to be Executrix of his will & he named William Wattmer his brother to be his overseer and the said Robert Wynne further willed that Frances his wife should pay to Sara Effield her legacy given her in ye will of Christopher Effield her father deceased of whom the said Robert Wynne was Executor. He should leave enough behind him to discharge the same. Witnesses present at the uttering of the promises by the said Testator Robert Wynne for his last will and testament. Joseph Colege, Mr. James Bissell, Clerk, Leonard Ashendon and others. s/ James Bissell, Leonard Ashendon. Probatum: (Proved) 5 Dec 1609 by witness John Fish, Executor James Bissell & Supervisor William Watmer. (Canterbury Wills, Comistory Court of Canterbury, Vol. 41 folio 4, FHL Film 188854)
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*****************1st Generation***************** **Robert Wynne** was born in 1563 in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. He married **Francis Wattmer** ca 1590 in England. Frances was born in 1565 in Stottesdon, Shropshire, England, the daughter of **William Watmoughe/Wattmore and Margaret Sparkes/Parkes.** Robert was a woolendraper. He was a apprentice to John Rose and released from his indenture in 1590. Six years later Robert was the Mayor of Canterbury, England, and held that office from 1596-1599. He and Frances died of the Plague within 2 days of each other. Their children were disburst into other families. Robert died on 06 Sept 1609 and Frances died on 08 Sept 1609, both in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. Their children were: 1. Thomas Wynne, born: 1591 in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. He married Mary Wickham on 20 July 1613 in Ospringe, England. 2. **Peter Wynne,** (See 2nd Generation), born: 1593 in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. 3. Sarah Wynne, born: 1594, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, d: 30 Aug 1631 and is buried at St. George's Parish, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. She married Paul May. Children: Christopher, and Elizabeth May. 4. Anne Wynne, born: 1595, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, married Roger Pey. 5. Robert Wynne, born: 1597, Canterbury, Co Kent, England 6. Infant Wynne, born: Unknown *****************2nd Generation***************** **Peter Wynne** born 1593, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, married **Martha Coppin** on 12 Aug 1620 in St. Martin's Parish, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. Martha was born on 01 June 1595 in Deal Parish, Co Kent, Canterbury, England, the daughter of **William Coppin and Sarah Jenkins.** Peter died on 30 May 1628. Both he and Martha are buried in St. George's Parish, Canterbury, Co Kenty, England. Peter left a will dated 21 May 1638. Their children were: 1. **Robert Wynne,** (See 3rd Generation), born: 28 Dec 1622, St. Dunstan, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. 2. Sarah Wynne, born: 1624, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. ****Click here to view the Will of Peter Wynne**** *****************3rd Generation***************** **Robert Wynne** born 28 Dec 1622, St. Dunstan, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, left England and sailed to Virginia. He was Speaker of the House of Burgesses during Virginia's Long Parliamnet 1661-1675. He was in charge of surveying public roads. He was Captain, and then Colonel in the Militia of Charles City, VA. He owned two houses and a farm in England, which was left to his son Thomas. He had a 600 acre plantation south of the James River named Georges. He married **Mary Frances Sloman** ca 1657. Mary was the former wife of Francis Poythress. Mary was born in 1624. Mary and Francis's children were: Francis and John Poythress. Robert died: 15 Aug 1678 in Jordan's Parish, Charles City, VA. Robert and Mary's children were: 1. Thomas Wynne, born: 1657, Charles City, VA, and died: 1718 in Surry, VA. Thomas married Agnes Stith, the daughter of Major John Stith and Jane Moseby. Children: Thomas Jr., Lucy, Mary, Robert, Lucretia, Martha, Angelica, Cornelia, and Anne Wynne. 2. **Joshua Wynne, Maj.,** (See 4th Generation), born: 1659, Charles City, VA. 3. Robert Wynne, born: 1660, Charles City, VA. He is buried in the Jordan's Parish Church Cemetery, Jordan's Parish, Charles City, VA. 4. Mary Wynne, born: 1665, Charles City, VA, married John Woodlief, IV. Children: George Woodlief. *****************4th Generation***************** **Joshua Wynne** born 1659 in Charles City, VA, married **Mary Jones.** Mary was born: 1668 in Charles City, VA, the daughter of **Peter Jones and Margaret Wood.** Joshua Wynne and Robert Malone (husband of his neice Mary Wynne Malone) were paid bounty of 200 pounds to kill wolves. Joshua was also an indian interpreter. He inherited his father Robert's plantation. He was a Justice in Charles City, VA, and also sheriff of Prince George, VA. Joshua was killed by Indians in revenge after his servant killed one of their "Great Men". Joshua died in Nov of 1715 in Dinwiddie, VA. After the death of her husband, Mary married William Randolph. Mary died in 1718 in Henrico, VA. Their children were: **Note: This is where my line crosses over. Both Mary and William are my 9th Great Grandparents. So I will document both of their lineages from here on out. 1. Joshua Wynne, born: 1680, Charles City, VA, married Mary Sloman ca 1700 in Prince George, VA. Children: Sloman, Robert, and Joshua Wynne 2. Peter Wynne, born: 1685, Charles City, VA, died in 1738 in Bristol Parish, Prince George, VA. He married twice. He married first a Miss Hill. Children: Mary Wynne. He married second to Francis (Anderson) Herbert. Francis died in 1727 in Prince George, VA. Children: Peter Wynne. 3. **Mary Wynne,** (See 5th Generation), born: 1692, Charles City, VA. 4. Robert Wynne, born: 1693, Charles City, VA. He married a Martha _____. 5. Francis Wynne, born: 1696, Charles City, VA, died: 1774 in Pittsylvania, VA. He married a Frances _____. 6. Margaret Wynne, born: 1696, Charles City, VA, died: 1723 in Prince George, VA. She married Edward Goodrich in 1710. Edward was born: 1693 and died: 04 Jan 1719/20 in Prince George, VA. Children: Edward, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Mary Goodrich. 7. **William M. Wynne,** (See 5th Generation), born: 1699, Charles City, VA. 8. Sloman Wynne, born: 1700, Charles City, VA. *****************5th Generation***************** Note: To try and keep the lines from being mixed up, I will put Mary's lineage in Red Names and William's lineage in Blue Names, as they both cross over into my Worsham Lineages. **Mary Wynne** born 1689 in Charles City, VA, married **Capt. John Worsham** in 1712 in Henrico, VA. John was born: 1679 in Henrico, VA, the son of **John and Phoebe Worsham.** Mary died: 1725 in Henrico, VA, and John died: 1753 in Chesterfield, VA. Their children were: 1. John Worsham, born: 1711, Henrico, VA, and died: 1745 in Dale Parish, Henrico, VA. He married Elizabeth Agnes Branch on 11 Oct 1726 in Henrico, VA. Agnes was born: 1698. Children: John Worsham. 2. Thomas Worsham, born: 1713, Henrico, VA. 3. Phebe Worsham, born: 1717, Henrico, VA, and died: 1768 in Chesterfield, VA. She married Moses James in 1737 in Henrico, VA. 4. **Joshua "Joseph" Worsham,** born: 1719, Henrico, VA, and died: 20 Apr 1771 in Pittsylvania, VA. He married **Mary _____** in 1747 in Prince George, VA. Mary was born: 1725 in Pittsylvania, VA and died: 1798 in that same Co Their children were: **Robert**(See 7th Generation of this Wynne Line),Joshua, Michael, Martha "Patty", Thomas, and Phoebe. **Click here to view my Worsham Lineage** ********** **William M. Wynne** born 1699 in Charles City, VA, married **Frances Read.** Francis was born: 1707. William died on 08 Oct 1777 in Pittsylvania, VA. Their children were: 1. Thomas Wynne, born: 1724, VA, and died: 1795 in Georgia. He married Mary Echols ca 1752. 2. John Wynne, born: 1726, Brunswick, VA. He married Anne Stone in 1753 in Lunenburg Co, VA. 3. **William M. Wynne,** (See 6th Generation), born: 10 Aug 1729, Prince George, VA. 4. Robert John Wynne born: 1736, Brunswick, VA. 5. Margaret Wynne, born: 1739, Brunswick, VA. She married Humphrey Hendricks. Margaret died in Laurens, South Carolina. 6. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wynne, born: 1741, Brunswick, VA. She married John Moses Echols born: 1725 in Virginia, and died: 1819. Children: Druscilla Echols. 7. Martha Frances Wynne, born: 1743, Brunswick, VA. She married Henry Dixon on 15 Sept 1763 in Halifax, VA. Children: Susanna Dixon *****************6th Generation***************** **William M. Wynne,** born 10 Aug 1729 in Pittsylvania, VA, married twice. He married first **Mary Cynthia Harmon** in 1752. Mary was born in 1735 in North Carolina. William died on 08 July 1808 in Tazwell, VA, and Mary died on 17 July 1776. Their children were: 1. Peter E. Wynne, born: 19 Sept 1753, VA. Children: Duke Hamilton Wynne. 2. **Ruby Wynne,** (See 7th Generation), born: 04 Jan 1755, Pittsylvania, VA. 3. Orpha Wynne, born: 13 Feb 1757, Pittyslvania, VA. She married Peter Edwards. 4. Anna Wynne, born: 11 Nov 1758, Pittsylvania, VA. She married James Charles. 5. John Wynne, born: 14 Dec 1760 in Pittsylvania, VA, and died: 1815 in Campbell, VA. He married Mary "Polly" St. John in July of 1795 in Campbell, VA. Polly was born in 1744 in Pittsylvania, VA. Children: Sarah "Sallie", Thomas, and John Wynne. 6. William Wynne, born: 20 Feb 1762, Pittsylvania, VA. 7. Josiah S. Wynne, born: 09 Sept 1765, Pittsylvania, VA, died: 08 Feb 1813 in Tazwell, VA. He married Mary Whitley on 11 Mar 1786 in Montgomery, VA. 8. Elkanah Wynne, born: 22 Oct 1767, Pittsylvania, VA, died: 18 Nov 1833 in Jonesville, Lee, VA. He married Mary Munsey on 07 Feb 1792. 9. Oliver Wynne, born: 16 Nov 1770, VA. He married Sarah Whitley. 10. Harmon T. Wynne, born: 06 Nov 1772, VA, and died: 1849 in Wayne, Kentucky. He married Elizabeth Perry ca 1797 in Virginia. Elizabeth was born: 1775, and died: 25 May 1849 in Gap Creek, Wayne, VA. Children: Josiah S., Zealy Moss, Mary, Elizabeth, Harmon, Sally, John A., and Asenah. 11. Sarah Wynne, born: 17 Feb 1776, VA. She married Samuel Jones. William married second to Phyllis Mars and had 15 children: John, Mary "Polly", Margaret, Elizabeth, Phoebe, Samuel, Robert, Henry, Martha, Anne, Peter, James, Nancy Ann, Minor, and William. *****************7th Generation***************** **Ruby Wynne** born 04 Jan 1755 in Pittsylvania, VA, married **Robert Worsham** in Pittsylvania, VA. Robert Worsham was born: 1748 in Pittsylvania, VA, (See 5th Generation). Robert died: 1807 in Washington, VA. To view their family click on the Worsham Lineage above in the 5th Generation. [Winn_ALL3.FTW]
The Will of Robert Wynne, Mayor of Canterbury Transcribed and submitted by Dorothy Tuttle
This is the last will and Testament a nuncupative of Robert Wynne late of the parish of St. Mary Bredman in the City of Canterbury, Alderman deceased by him uttered and declared for his last will and testament he being in good and perfect memory on the fourth day of ye month of September 1609 in these words following or the like in effort viz the said Robert Wynne being moved to make his will he said his will was quickly made for he did give and bequeath to Frances his wife the one half of his goods and chattels and the other halfe of his good and chattels he did give & bequeath to his children and he did move and appoint Frances his wife to be Executrix of his will & he named William Wattmer his brother to be his overseer and the said Robert Wynne further willed that Frances his wife should pay to Sara Effield her legacy given her in ye will of Christopher Effield her father deceased of whom the said Robert Wynne was Executor. He should leave enough behind him to discharge the same. Witnesses present at the uttering of the promises by the said Testator Robert Wynne for his last will and testament. Joseph Colege, Mr. James Bissell, Clerk, Leonard Ashendon and others. s/ James Bissell, Leonard Ashendon. Probatum: (Proved) 5 Dec 1609 by witness John Fish, Executor James Bissell & Supervisor William Watmer. (Canterbury Wills, Comistory Court of Canterbury, Vol. 41 folio 4, FHL Film 188854)
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*****************1st Generation***************** **Robert Wynne** was born in 1563 in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. He married **Francis Wattmer** ca 1590 in England. Frances was born in 1565 in Stottesdon, Shropshire, England, the daughter of **William Watmoughe/Wattmore and Margaret Sparkes/Parkes.** Robert was a woolendraper. He was a apprentice to John Rose and released from his indenture in 1590. Six years later Robert was the Mayor of Canterbury, England, and held that office from 1596-1599. He and Frances died of the Plague within 2 days of each other. Their children were disburst into other families. Robert died on 06 Sept 1609 and Frances died on 08 Sept 1609, both in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. Their children were: 1. Thomas Wynne, born: 1591 in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. He married Mary Wickham on 20 July 1613 in Ospringe, England. 2. **Peter Wynne,** (See 2nd Generation), born: 1593 in Canterbury, Co Kent, England. 3. Sarah Wynne, born: 1594, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, d: 30 Aug 1631 and is buried at St. George's Parish, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. She married Paul May. Children: Christopher, and Elizabeth May. 4. Anne Wynne, born: 1595, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, married Roger Pey. 5. Robert Wynne, born: 1597, Canterbury, Co Kent, England 6. Infant Wynne, born: Unknown *****************2nd Generation***************** **Peter Wynne** born 1593, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, married **Martha Coppin** on 12 Aug 1620 in St. Martin's Parish, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. Martha was born on 01 June 1595 in Deal Parish, Co Kent, Canterbury, England, the daughter of **William Coppin and Sarah Jenkins.** Peter died on 30 May 1628. Both he and Martha are buried in St. George's Parish, Canterbury, Co Kenty, England. Peter left a will dated 21 May 1638. Their children were: 1. **Robert Wynne,** (See 3rd Generation), born: 28 Dec 1622, St. Dunstan, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. 2. Sarah Wynne, born: 1624, Canterbury, Co Kent, England. ****Click here to view the Will of Peter Wynne**** *****************3rd Generation***************** **Robert Wynne** born 28 Dec 1622, St. Dunstan, Canterbury, Co Kent, England, left England and sailed to Virginia. He was Speaker of the House of Burgesses during Virginia's Long Parliamnet 1661-1675. He was in charge of surveying public roads. He was Captain, and then Colonel in the Militia of Charles City Co, VA. He owned two houses and a farm in England, which was left to his son Thomas. He had a 600 acre plantation south of the James River named Georges. He married **Mary Frances Sloman** ca 1657. Mary was the former wife of Francis Poythress. Mary was born in 1624. Mary and Francis's children were: Francis and John Poythress. Robert died: 15 Aug 1678 in Jordan's Parish, Charles City Co, VA. Robert and Mary's children were: 1. Thomas Wynne, born: 1657, Charles City Co, VA, and died: 1718 in Surry Co, VA. Thomas married Agnes Stith, the daughter of Major John Stith and Jane Moseby. Children: Thomas Jr., Lucy, Mary, Robert, Lucretia, Martha, Angelica, Cornelia, and Anne Wynne. 2. **Joshua Wynne, Maj.,** (See 4th Generation), born: 1659, Charles City Co, VA. 3. Robert Wynne, born: 1660, Charles City Co, VA. He is buried in the Jordan's Parish Church Cemetery, Jordan's Parish, Charles City Co, VA. 4. Mary Wynne, born: 1665, Charles City Co, VA, married John Woodlief, IV. Children: George Woodlief. *****************4th Generation***************** **Joshua Wynne** born 1659 in Charles City Co, VA, married **Mary Jones.** Mary was born: 1668 in Charles City Co, VA, the daughter of **Peter Jones and Margaret Wood.** Joshua Wynne and Robert Malone (husband of his neice Mary Wynne Malone) were paid bounty of 200 pounds to kill wolves. Joshua was also an indian interpreter. He inherited his father Robert's plantation. He was a Justice in Charles City Co, VA, and also sheriff of Prince George Co, VA. Joshua was killed by Indians in revenge after his servant killed one of their "Great Men". Joshua died in Nov of 1715 in Dinwiddie Co, VA. After the death of her husband, Mary married William Randolph. Mary died in 1718 in Henrico Co, VA. Their children were: **Note: This is where my line crosses over. Both Mary and William are my 9th Great Grandparents. So I will document both of their lineages from here on out. 1. Joshua Wynne, born: 1680, Charles City Co, VA, married Mary Sloman ca 1700 in Prince George Co, VA. Children: Sloman, Robert, and Joshua Wynne 2. Peter Wynne, born: 1685, Charles City Co, VA, died in 1738 in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co, VA. He married twice. He married first a Miss Hill. Children: Mary Wynne. He married second to Francis (Anderson) Herbert. Francis died in 1727 in Prince George Co, VA. Children: Peter Wynne. 3. **Mary Wynne,** (See 5th Generation), born: 1692, Charles City Co, VA. 4. Robert Wynne, born: 1693, Charles City Co, VA. He married a Martha _____. 5. Francis Wynne, born: 1696, Charles City Co, VA, died: 1774 in Pittsylvania Co, VA. He married a Frances _____. 6. Margaret Wynne, born: 1696, Charles City Co, VA, died: 1723 in Prince George Co, VA. She married Edward Goodrich in 1710. Edward was born: 1693 and died: 04 Jan 1719/20 in Prince George Co, VA. Children: Edward, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Mary Goodrich. 7. **William M. Wynne,** (See 5th Generation), born: 1699, Charles City Co, VA. 8. Sloman Wynne, born: 1700, Charles City Co, VA. *****************5th Generation***************** Note: To try and keep the lines from being mixed up, I will put Mary's lineage in Red Names and William's lineage in Blue Names, as they both cross over into my Worsham Lineages. **Mary Wynne** born 1689 in Charles City Co, VA, married **Capt. John Worsham** in 1712 in Henrico Co, VA. John was born: 1679 in Henrico Co, VA, the son of **John and Phoebe Worsham.** Mary died: 1725 in Henrico Co, VA, and John died: 1753 in Chesterfield Co, VA. Their children were: 1. John Worsham, born: 1711, Henrico Co, VA, and died: 1745 in Dale Parish, Henrico Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Agnes Branch on 11 Oct 1726 in Henrico Co, VA. Agnes was born: 1698. Children: John Worsham. 2. Thomas Worsham, born: 1713, Henrico Co, VA. 3. Phebe Worsham, born: 1717, Henrico Co, VA, and died: 1768 in Chesterfield Co, VA. She married Moses James in 1737 in Henrico Co, VA. 4. **Joshua "Joseph" Worsham,** born: 1719, Henrico Co, VA, and died: 20 Apr 1771 in Pittsylvania Co, VA. He married **Mary _____** in 1747 in Prince George Co, VA. Mary was born: 1725 in Pittsylvania Co, VA and died: 1798 in that same Co Their children were: **Robert**(See 7th Generation of this Wynne Line),Joshua, Michael, Martha "Patty", Thomas, and Phoebe. **Click here to view my Worsham Lineage** ********** **William M. Wynne** born 1699 in Charles City Co, VA, married **Frances Read.** Francis was born: 1707. William died on 08 Oct 1777 in Pittsylvania Co, VA. Their children were: 1. Thomas Wynne, born: 1724, VA, and died: 1795 in Georgia. He married Mary Echols ca 1752. 2. John Wynne, born: 1726, Brunswick Co, VA. He married Anne Stone in 1753 in Lunenburg Co, VA. 3. **William M. Wynne,** (See 6th Generation), born: 10 Aug 1729, Prince George Co, VA. 4. Robert John Wynne born: 1736, Brunswick Co, VA. 5. Margaret Wynne, born: 1739, Brunswick Co, VA. She married Humphrey Hendricks. Margaret died in Laurens Co, South Carolina. 6. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wynne, born: 1741, Brunswick Co, VA. She married John Moses Echols born: 1725 in Virginia, and died: 1819. Children: Druscilla Echols. 7. Martha Frances Wynne, born: 1743, Brunswick Co, VA. She married Henry Dixon on 15 Sept 1763 in Halifax Co, VA. Children: Susanna Dixon *****************6th Generation***************** **William M. Wynne,** born 10 Aug 1729 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, married twice. He married first **Mary Cynthia Harmon** in 1752. Mary was born in 1735 in North Carolina. William died on 08 July 1808 in Tazwell Co, VA, and Mary died on 17 July 1776. Their children were: 1. Peter E. Wynne, born: 19 Sept 1753, VA. Children: Duke Hamilton Wynne. 2. **Ruby Wynne,** (See 7th Generation), born: 04 Jan 1755, Pittsylvania Co, VA. 3. Orpha Wynne, born: 13 Feb 1757, Pittyslvania Co, VA. She married Peter Edwards. 4. Anna Wynne, born: 11 Nov 1758, Pittsylvania Co, VA. She married James Charles. 5. John Wynne, born: 14 Dec 1760 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, and died: 1815 in Campbell Co, VA. He married Mary "Polly" St. John in July of 1795 in Campbell Co, VA. Polly was born in 1744 in Pittsylvania Co, VA. Children: Sarah "Sallie", Thomas, and John Wynne. 6. William Wynne, born: 20 Feb 1762, Pittsylvania Co, VA. 7. Josiah S. Wynne, born: 09 Sept 1765, Pittsylvania Co, VA, died: 08 Feb 1813 in Tazwell Co, VA. He married Mary Whitley on 11 Mar 1786 in Montgomery Co, VA. 8. Elkanah Wynne, born: 22 Oct 1767, Pittsylvania Co, VA, died: 18 Nov 1833 in Jonesville, Lee Co, VA. He married Mary Munsey on 07 Feb 1792. 9. Oliver Wynne, born: 16 Nov 1770, VA. He married Sarah Whitley. 10. Harmon T. Wynne, born: 06 Nov 1772, VA, and died: 1849 in Wayne Co, Kentucky. He married Elizabeth Perry ca 1797 in Virginia. Elizabeth was born: 1775, and died: 25 May 1849 in Gap Creek, Wayne Co, VA. Children: Josiah S., Zealy Moss, Mary, Elizabeth, Harmon, Sally, John A., and Asenah. 11. Sarah Wynne, born: 17 Feb 1776, VA. She married Samuel Jones. William married second to Phyllis Mars and had 15 children: John, Mary "Polly", Margaret, Elizabeth, Phoebe, Samuel, Robert, Henry, Martha, Anne, Peter, James, Nancy Ann, Minor, and William. *****************7th Generation***************** **Ruby Wynne** born 04 Jan 1755 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, married **Robert Worsham** in Pittsylvania Co, VA. Robert Worsham was born: 1748 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, (See 5th Generation). Robert died: 1807 in Washington Co, VA. To view their family click on the Worsham Lineage above in the 5th Generation.

[Br̜derbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #1363, Date of Import: Sep 4, 1998] fromMalone & Allied Families--he was Mayor of Canterbury in 1599[Br̜derbund WFT Vol. 9, Ed. 1, Tree #1998, Date of Import: Sep 8, 1998] The following information is taken from "Virginia Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie. The Wynne family seems to have resided in and about Canterbury, England, for three or more centuries before coming to Virginia. The first mention of the name found in the records is that of "John Wynne", member of Parliament from Canterbury, probably about 1356. From that time on down to Robert Wynne, Mayor of Canterbury in 1599, the name appears often in the records. The Wynnes were members of Woolendrapers Guild. Robert Wynne I, woolendraper, apprenticed to John Rose, Alderman, was released from his indentures and became a Freeman of the City in 1590. Nine years later, in 1599, he was mayor of the ancient city of Canterbury. His sons became freemen by right of birth. Thomas Wynne, gentleman, son of Robert Wynne I, became free in 1612. Peter Wynne,gentleman, son of Robert Wynne I, became free in 1626. At St. Georges in Canterbury, England, on September 6, 1609, Mr. Robert Wynne, evidently the Mayor, was buried, and his wife, Frances Wattmer, was buried on September 8th, 1609, also in St. Georges. She was the daughter of William Wattmer born about 1539 and Joann Hatch born about 1543. The children of Robert Wynne I and Frances Wattmer Wynne: 1. Thomas: He was a grocer in Canterbury, England, and married Mary Wickham of Faversham on July 20, 1613, in Ospringe. Thomas and Mary had a child buried in St. Georges on May 9, 1625. Mary Wickham Wynne was buried on July 20, 1629. Thomas married wife #2, Ann Nichols, on October 26, 1629, in St. Martins. Ann was of the Almony of St. Augustine, Canterbury, and was the widow of James Nichols. No further record is shown of Thomas. 2. Peter: Peter was the younger brother of Thomas. Peter married Martha Coppin of St. Margarets, Canterbury, on August 12, 1620, at St. Martins. William Coppin, father of Martha, signed the marriage bond. In St. Georges, on August 20, 1631, Mr. Wynne's sister, the wife of Paul May, was buried. And on May 30, 1638, Peter Wynne was buried. 3. Daughter: She was married to Paul May

"ROBERT WYNNE was a woolendraper. As a young man, he was apprenticed to John Rose as was customary to be able to enter the trade guild. He was released from his indenture in 1590. By 1599, he was shown as Mayor of Canterbury. ROBERT WYNNE and FRANCES WATTMER died of The Plague within two days of one another. FRANCES' father, WILLIAM WATTMER took the WYNNE children to a house outside the city and procured a nurse for them. It was WILLIAM WATTMER who saw to the care of the children,

Subj:	Fwd: Robert Wynne Will Date:	10/24/98 10:23:48 AM Eastern Standard Time From:	BW Good To:	Jandrecar

----------------- Forwarded Message: Subj:	Robert Wynne Will Date:	10/22/98 7:58:19 AM Eastern Standard Time From:	DGTUTTLE To:	[email protected] CC:	[email protected], BW Good
Hi all,  I finally got the will of Robert Wynne transcribed.  The gal at the British reference desk helped me with the last of the words Tuesday. Here it is:  This is the last will and Testament a nuncupative of Robert Wynne late of the parish of St. Mary Bredman in the City of Canterbury, Alderman deceased by him uttered and declared for his last will and testament he being in good and perfect memory on the fourth day of ye month of September 1609 in these words following or the like in effort viz the said Robert Wynne being moved to make his will he said his will was quickly made for he did give and bequeath to Frances his wife the one half of his goods and chattels and the other halfe of his good and chattels he did give & bequeath to his children and he did move and appoint Frances his wife to be Executrix of his will & he named William Wattmer his brother to be his overseer and the said Robert Wynne further willed that Frances his wife should pay to Sara Effield her legacy given her in ye will of Christopher Effield her father deceased of whom the said Robert Wynne was Executor.  He should leave enough behind him to discharge the same.  Witnesses present at the uttering of the promises by the said Testator Robert Wynne for his last will and testament.  Joseph Colege, Mr. James Bissell, Clerk, Leonard Ashendon and others.  s/ James Bissell, Leonard Ashendon. Probatum: (Proved) 5 Dec 1609 by witness John Fish, Executor James Bissell & Supervisor William Watmer.  (Canterbury Wills, Comistory Court of Canterbury, Vol. 41 folio 4, FHL Film 188854)  I am mailing Archaeologia Cantiana Vol. CII "A Notary of Canterbury: New Light on William Watmer, A Seventeenth-Century Mayor" by Geoffrey Whatmore & Chapter XII from Whatmore Panorama by Geoffrey Whatmore.   I was not able to locate a will of the father of Frances Watmer, William Watmer who died in 1599 in Shropshire.  I did locate a will which was probably written by his brother though.  It was written in 1590 but half of the will is either missing as it was torn and damaged.  It does not give his name but in the will the unknown Watmore leaves something to his brother William Watmore & a weanling bullock to "Frances, brother William's daughter."  I have not transcribed what I can read of the will as yet.  There are so many dark spots on the film and it is difficult to read because of the damaged edges of the will.  I will write more later.
Dorothy

The Will of Robert Wynne, Mayor of Canterbury Transcribed and submitted by Dorothy Tuttle

1. ↑ Place Of Birth And Parentage In Question