Richard Underhill & Ellen were one of my 13th generation ancestors.
Key Dates:
- c1515: Richard Underhill born
- c1552: first child born
- c1557: Richard Underhill married Ellen
- c1572: last child born
- 1576: Richard Underhill died
- 1580: Ellen Underhill died
Richard Underhill was born around 1515 and was the son of John Underhill & Agnes. He was mentioned in his father's 'Will' of 1539. He married and had two children (1-2). He secondly married Ellen in about 1557 and they had eight children (3-10). Richard was mentioned in brother Thomas's 'Will' of 1563 as Overseer. Richard was probably buried on 14th July 1576 in Lingfield.
Ellen's birth details are unknown. Ellen was buried on 13th January 1580 (shown as Helene, 'a widow'). Ellen left a 'Will' dated 8th January 1580' (but does not name her husband so this parentage may be incorrect).
Richard had ten children.
- Peter Underhill was born about 1552 and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her husbands son. He married Joan Cheverton on 10th May 1584 in Lingfield, Surrey. Joan was buried there 6th May 1630 ('wife of Peter', but unnamed). Peter was buried 30th May 1633 in Lingfield, Surrey. Peter & Joan had at least five children (only father shown as Peter).
- Richard Underhill was possibly born about 1576 probably in Lingfield, Surrey. (derived as no birth record found). He possibly married Elizabeth Pocknell on 22nd June 1600 in Lingfield, Surrey. Elizabeth was buried there on 11th December 1626 ('wife of Richard'). Richard was possibly buried on 17th May 1629 in East Grinstead, Sussex. Richard & Elizabeth had one known child
- Richard Underhill was baptised on 13th March 1603 in Lingfield, Surrey (son of Richard). He possibly married Rose Langridge in East Grinstead on 3rd October 1624.
Richard & Rose had nine children (parents all shown as Richard & Rose).
- Richard Underhill was baptised on 9th October 1625 in East Grinstead, Sussex and he was probably buried there on 17th May 1629.
- Rose Underhill was baptised on 18th April 1627 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- Sicely Underhill was baptised on 12th April 1629 in East Grinstead, Sussex and she was buried there on 1st April 1637.
- Ann Underhill was baptised on 25th March 1631 in East Grinstead, Sussex
- William Underhill was baptised on 14th April 1633 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- Percy Underhill was baptised on 30th March 1636 in East Grinstead, Sussex
- Richard Underhill was baptised on 7th July 1639 in East Grinstead, Sussex
- Elizabeth Underhill was baptised on 21st December 1641 in East Grinstead, Sussex
- Mary Underhill was baptised on 24th December 1643 in East Grinstead, Susse
- Joan Underhill was baptised on 8th November 1586 in Lingfield, Surrey
- William Underhill was baptised on 6th April 1589 in Lingfield, Surrey and was buried there on 8th April 1589 ('son of Peter').
- Mary Underhill was baptised on 13th April 1595 in Lingfield, Surrey
- William Underhill was buried on 6th February 1609 in Lingfield, Surrey ('son of Peter').
- Joan Underhill was born about 1554 and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her husbands daughter and inherited a sheet that was her mothers.
- Richard Underhill was baptised on 3rd August 1561 in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her son and Executor. He possibly married firstly Joan Giles. Details of Richard Underhill & Joan are shown separately as they are direct ancestors.
- Agnes Underhill was born about 1562, probably in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her daughter and as being under 20.
- Clemence Underhill was born about 1564, probably in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her daughter and as being under 20.
- Edward Underhill was baptised on 23rd April 1565 in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her son and Executor. He married Joan. Joan was buried there on 12th October 1613 (wife of Edward of Prickenham).
Edward was buried on 29th April 1637 (
Edward of Prickenham).
Edward & Joan had nine children
(only father shown as Edward).
- Richard Underhill was baptised on 18th August 1588 in Lingfield, Surrey
- Joane Underhill was baptised on 13th February 1592 in Lingfield, Surrey
- Thomas Underhill was buried on 4th October 1613 in Lingfield, Surrey ('son of Edward of Prickeham')
- George Underhill was baptised on 3rd December 1595 in Lingfield, Surrey. He married Joan Driver on 1st October 1632 who was buried there on 8th April 1635 ('wife of George of Prickenham') .
He secondly probably married Dorothy Webb on 12th October 1637 in Lingfield, Surrey
- George Underhill was baptised on 20th October 1638 in Lingfield, Surrey ('son of George of Prickenham')
- Edward Underhill was baptised on 5th July 1640 in Lingfield, Surrey ('son of George of Prickenham')
- Katherine Underhill was baptised on 15th May 1597 in Lingfield, Surrey (no parents shown)
- Mercy Underhill (Mercie) was baptised on 13th August 1598 in Lingfield, Surrey
- William Underhill was baptised on 3rd February 1600 in Lingfield, Surrey
- Anne Underhill was baptised on 22nd November 1601 in Lingfield, Surrey
- John Underhill was baptised on 17th November 1602 in Lingfield, Surrey.
- Thomas Underhill was born about 1566, probably in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her son and as being under 20. He possibly married firstly Elizabeth Richards on 23rd January 1586 in Lingfield, Surrey.
Elizabeth was buried there on 16th September 1598.('wife of Thomas'). He married secondly Margaret (she was mentioned in his 'Will' of 1620 and was Executor). Thomas left a 'Will' that was dated 8th April 1620 and he was buried on 5th April 1622 in Lingfield, Surrey (Thomas of Linehouse).
In the 'Will' he is described as a 'Tanner' and lived at 'Lyne House'.
Thomas & Margaret had thirteen children.
- Thomas Underhill was buried on 7th March 1588 in East Grinstead, Sussex
- Margaret Underhill was born about 1597, probably in Lingfield, Surrey and she was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1620.
- Thomas Underhill was baptised on 19th August 1599 in Lingfield, Surrey.
He was mentioned in his father's 'Will' of 1620 and was Executor. He possibly married Elizabeth Squire on 11th February 1615 in Lingfield, Surrey. She was buried on 26th March 1629 in East Grinstead, Sussex (' wife of Thomas, widow). Thomas was buried on
19th January 1629 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
Thomas & Elizabeth had six children
- Thomas Underhill was baptised 25th January 1618 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- Elizabeth Underhill was baptised 11th June 1620 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- George Underhill was baptised 28th July 1622 in East Grinstead, Sussex. He was possibly buried there on 30th January 1623.
- Ann Underhill (Annis) was baptised 14th December 1623 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- Rachel Underhill was baptised 1st January 1627 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- Joan Underhill (Joane) was baptised 1st February 1629 in East Grinstead, Sussex.
- Joan Underhill (Joane) was baptised on 26th April 1601 in Lingfield, Surrey. (assumed died as not mentioned in the 'Will')
- Elizabeth Underhill was born about 1602, probably in Lingfield, Surrey and she was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21.
- Francis Underhill was baptised on 24th April 1603 in Lingfield, Surrey. He was mentioned in his father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21.
- John Underhill was baptised on 24th February 1605 in Lingfield, Surrey (son of Thomas of Linehouse). He was mentioned in his father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21.
- Agneta Underhill was baptised on 28th January 1607 (of LyneHouse) and she was buried there on 28th January 1607.(Angenta of Limehouse).
- Anna Underhill was baptised on 3rd January 1608 in Lingfield, Surrey (dau of Thomas of Crowhurst). She was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21.
- Richard Underhill was baptised on 14th January 1610 in Lingfield, Surrey (son of Thomas of Lynch). He was mentioned in his father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21.
- Maria Underhill was baptised on 22nd March 1612 in Lingfield, Surrey (dau of Thomas of Linehouse) and she was possibly buried there on 18th January 1620, 'Mary daughter of Thomas of Vine'.
- Joan Underhill was baptised on 6th February 1614 in Lingfield, Surrey (dau of Thomas of Linehouse). She was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21 (parish register shows name as Jane).
- Mercy Underhill was baptised on 12th May 1616 in Lingfield, Surrey. She was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1620 as being under 21
- Mary Underhill was baptised on 7th March 1568 in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her daughter and as being under 20.
- Samuel Underhill was baptised on 24th May 1573 in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her son and as being under 20.
- Elizabeth Underhill was baptised on 1st April 1576 in Lingfield, Surrey and was mentioned in Ellen's 'Will' of 1581 as being her daughter and as being under 20.