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Dear DebbieG

Many thanks for your prompt reply to my query. You have answered my question perfectly. One more request if I may.
I am having difficulty in finding the birth/christening record of this Samuel NICHOLL, goldsmith from London who married Ann Jarvis.
My own theory is that Samuel was originally from Banbury or area, went to London as a young man and became an apprentice goldsmith. We know he then owned his own business in Aldgate, City of London in the 1720,s and I assume came back to Banbury to marry Ann Jarvis. He then took her back to Aldgate where their 6 children were born.
Samuel was likely to have been older than Ann as he became an apprentice in 1714 in Aldgate (probably being about 12-14 years old). Apprenticeships in gold took  7 years so he would have been in his twenties before qualifying. This would make his date of birth about 1700 (give or take 5 years).
Any chance you can check for a christening entry in Banbury? His father may have been a William Nicholl.

Thanks again.
Brian

Hi Jane
I am new to this site so forgive me if I don't get things right straight off.
I am also researching Duppas in London and have also  come across James Duppa, Goldsmith who died in 1771 leaving wife Mary and his two children, James jnr and Ann.
You query why Mary's brother-in-law (named?) mentions three children in his Will. Mary was married twice, first to Thomas ABDY and then James Duppa. She had two children by Thomas Abdy, Ann and William Jervis Abdy. I believe Ann died in infancy and only William survived to become a curate then vicar of St John Horseleydown in Southwark.
The third person referred to in the brother-in-law's Will would have been William Jervis Abdy.
I would love to exchange information with you. How we do get in touch outside the Roots Chat format?

Brian

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