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Title: Sothericke
Post by: twardroper on Monday 01 November 21 12:47 GMT (UK)

In a will of Ralph Muschamp probate 1653, he is stated as being from Sothericke, Northumberland. Any one know where this is?

Thanks

Tony

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: PaulineJ on Monday 01 November 21 13:09 GMT (UK)

Possibles:

Southwick County Durham

Provide a snippet of the will to see if anyone else comes up with an alternative to your Sothericke

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: JenB on Monday 01 November 21 13:42 GMT (UK)

Looking at the will the name certainly looks like Sothericke.
He seems to be associated with the parish of Lowick.
Have you checked the old maps in that area for any possibilities?

I've looked at the (much later) Northumberland Name Books for Lowick, but nothing jumps out.

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: twardroper on Monday 01 November 21 13:47 GMT (UK)

England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858
Name     Radulphi Muschampe
Residence    Sothericke, Northumberland, England
Probate Date    25 Jul 1653

Part of will attached

Tony

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: twardroper on Monday 01 November 21 13:58 GMT (UK)

Parents are Sir George Muschamp and Elizabeth Selby of Barmoor. The family occupied properties across Northumberland - e.g. Lyham (Chatton Parish), Gatherick (Lowick Parish).

T

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: JenB on Monday 01 November 21 14:00 GMT (UK)

This will is a transcription of the original.

I am wondering if the transcriber misread the place name of Gatherick/Gathericke in Northumberland as Sothericke.

Gatherick is in the parish of Lowick, and was associated with the Muschamp Family.

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: twardroper on Monday 01 November 21 16:12 GMT (UK)

A good thought - would certainly make sense.

Tony

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: AllanUK on Wednesday 03 November 21 14:37 GMT (UK)

Could it read 'S^o of Lowick ?

I have seen 'South' recorded in 18th and 19th documents as 'S^o'

Just a thought.

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: JenB on Wednesday 03 November 21 14:42 GMT (UK)

Hi Allan  :)

I'm not convinced. The letters which I think you are reading as an 'o' and a 'w' are actually an 'e' and an 'r'  :-\

Added: I think what you are reading as S^o is actually just an 'S' with an ornate twiddle at the top - compare with the 'S' on Secondly in line 6.

Title: Re: Sothericke
Post by: AllanUK on Thursday 04 November 21 11:11 GMT (UK)

Added: I think what you are reading as S^o is actually just an 'S' with an ornate twiddle at the top - compare with the 'S' on Secondly in line 6.
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Hi JenB,

Yes, you are right. I'll keep looking at some old maps that I have.

Allan