| BIRTH | Robert was probably born in the early 1500s; unfortunately, his birth pre-dates local records. |
| DEATH & BURIAL | He was buried on 14 November 1573 in Awliscombe, England[1,2]. |
| RESIDENCE | However, he is the first Maverick for whom there are specific records. We know that he was in Awliscombe as early as 1561[3] and was the Clerk of Awliscombe for some years[3]. |
| MARRIAGE | We know nothing of Robert's wife. |
| CHILDREN | 2. | i. | The Reverend Peter MAVERICK | Please see his own page. |
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3. | ii. | Alexander MAVERICK |
Alexander was born circa 1552 in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[3] and was
"probably" buried on 16 December 1607 in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[3].
On 6 November 1575 when Alexander was 23, he married Alice CRABBE, in Awliscombe,
Devonshire, England[1,2,3]. They had the following children: i. William was born on 4 February 1576/7 in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[3] and was baptized there on 4 November 1576[3]. ii. Robert was baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on 18 July 1578[3]. iii. Wilemotte was baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on 6 February 1579/80[3]. |
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4. | iii. | John MAVERICK |
John was born circa 1552. We know nothing of his wife. They had the following children: i. John was baptized in Honiton, Devonshire, England on 4 February 1593/4[28]. He was still living on 27 November 1622[28]. ii. Cicely/Sisley was born in 1591 in Honiton, Devonshire, England and was baptized in Honiton, Devonshire, England on 18 April 1591[3,52]. On 5 May 1619 when she was 28, she married John CHORAN, in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England. iii. Radford. Nothing more is known of him. iv. Elizabeth was baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on 6 February 1597/8[3]. |
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5. | iv. | Edward MAVERICK |
Edward was buried on 3 May 1598 in Honiton, Devonshire, England[3]. We know nothing
of his wife. They had the following children: i. Noadiah was baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on 18 October 1590[3] and buried on 29 August 1598 in Honiton, Devonshire, England[3]. ii. Henry died before 21 May 1656 in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[3]. |
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6. | v. | Alice MAVERICK | Alice was born in 1559 in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[3]. On 13 May 1576 when Alice was 17, she married Little John SEARELL, in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[1,2,3]. |
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7. | vi. | Radford MAVERICK |
Radford was born circa 1561 and was buried on 26 December 1622 in St. Mary Major Parish, Exeter,
Devonshire, England[3]. Radford was baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on
18 June 1561[1,2,3].
Radford attended Exeter College at Oxford University, matriculating 17 November 1581 when he was 20[6]. He was ordained a priest on 15 June 1583[6]. He was named the Rector of Trusham -- north of Chudleigh -- Devonshire, England in 1586 and Vicar of Islington, Devon on 1 July 1597, resigning that post in 1620. In 1622, he was named Curate of All Hallows, Goldsmith St., Exeter, Devonshire[6]. Much of what is known about the family ties of this era come from his will. Since he and Audrey had no children, he gave very specific bequests to all the other members of his family.
My body to be buried in the same Tombe with my wyffe in the parish church of S Mary the More, with a sermon. To Radfor Mauericke, by brother John's son, my godson, 20s., and I forgive him 20s. that he oweth me. To John, son of my brother John, 10s. To my cousen Sysell, my brother John's daughter, 20s. To my kinswoman, Robert Caddey's daughter, 5s. To Henrye Mauericke, my brother Edward's son, 20s. To my cousen Elizabeth, my brother Edward's daughter, 20s. To "my cousen John Mauericke preacher one of Zanchees works of the nature of god in lattyn," and to his son Aron 20s. To my cousen Nathaniell Mauericke, my eldest brother's son, 10s. for a gold ring. To my brother-in-lay Thomas Brewer 5s., and to his son, my cousen Thomas Brewer, 5s. To my cousen John Brewer his son and to his daughter Mary, my goddaughter, 10s. apiece for a gold ring. To Joane Rackley, my wife's kinswoman, my wife's best gown and beaver hat and band with the trunk that they be in and one "syld presse" now at Ilsington, a carpet which was her grandfather's, 2-s. in money, and 10s. for a gold ring. To Mary, sister of said Joane, 20s. To John Rackley a doublett and breeches. To his wife Wilmote in respect of her attendance 20s. and a pair of coarse sheets. To his son Martin Rackley 5s. at the end of his apprenticeship. to his daughter Tamsyne 5s. To my wife's sister's daughter, Mary Eastcott, 20s. To my cousen "Anne Rackley, widow a gown of cloth of sarge which lies at Gregory's Soper's unmade," 20s. in respect of her attendance, and a pair of old sheets. To her daughter Audrey, 10s. To her daughters Grance and Prisilla 5s. apiece. To my goddaughter Dowsabell Sutcott 10s. for a gold ring. To Mr. Gregory Soper my saddle bridle and furniture and a Caliver. To my old servant Cristover Syvericke a sword, a shert, a pair of boots and spurs and 10s. To Mr. Lang my muinister, one sarkett. To Mr. Warren Vical or Ilsington my free holte in a Tynne works, called the Sanctuary, and to his successors forever. Residuary legatee and executrix: Anne Rackley of the Cittie of Exeter, spinster. Overseers: Mr. Clement Owlaburrow, Mr. Gregory Soper, William Homes, Nicholas Somers, and John Parsons. Witnesses: Clement Awlborow, Williams Homes, Nich. Somers, John Psons, and Christover Syuerett. Codicil, made 27 November 1622, after a long sickness and now in great weakness of body by means of a dropsy. Whereas I have given divers gifts and legacies to sundry particular persons of mine and my wife's kindred, I charge my executrix that they hold good upon these conditions, that at the time of my death I be of as good estate as I was. But seeing that it hath pleased god to visit me sithence with a long and chareable illness...and soe expend the most part...she shall proportionally deduct from them, but Joan Rackley, Docible Southcott, andmy cousen Anne are to have their legacies upon my death, and as Anne Rackley was to have a gown which has since been made up for myself, I give her instead my wife's cloak and 10s. Having about £200 owing me, I desire, if such debts are paid, that the money be divided among my kinsfolk as follows: To Aaron my cozen John Maverick's son; to my cousins, Radford, my brother John Mauericke's son, his brother John, and his sister Cicill, or to their children in case of their decease; to Henry my brother Edward's son and Elizabeth his sister, or to their children in case of their decease; also a like portion to my wife's kindred, Johane Rackley, her sister Mary and her brother John Rackley, or to their children in case of their decease. Anne my executrix is to preserve to herself some portion of my lead work in Ilsington. Witnesses: Cloment Owlborow, Edward Land, and William Homes. Proved at Exeter 7 January 1622/3. Inventory of Mr. Maqvericke's goods in William Holmes his house, taken 2 January 1622/3 by George Trende and Mathew Bowden, £22 14s. 4d. (Archdeaconry of Exeter, 1622, original will)"[13] Radford married Awdrye RACKLEY, who was buried on 10 November 1619 in St. Mary Major Parish, Exeter, Devonshire, England[3]. |
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8. | vii. | Elizabeth MAVERICK | Elizabeth was born circa 1564 and baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on 19 April 1564[1,2,6]. On 4 July 1584 when Elizabeth was 20, she married Thomas BREWER, in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[1,2,6]. |
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9. | viii. | William MAVERICK | William was born circa 1567 and was baptized in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England on 5 November 1567[1,2,6]. He was buried on 30 January 1567/8 in Awliscombe, Devonshire, England[1,2,6] |
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10. | ix. | [unknown daughter] MAVERICK | This daughter is known only because she was mentioned in Radford's 1622 will[6]. She married Robert CADDEY. |
| GENERATION | Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great (G11) Grandfather (twice) |
| FAMILY NUMBER | 14,928 (via Elias) and 14,972 (Moses) |
| SOURCES |
1. Edward Carroll Death Record,
19 October 1899, Lynn, Essex co., MA,
1866, 192, p. 186, #337.
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