Families of the Parish of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England


Bartholomew Clarke [Parents] was christened on 7 Oct 1751 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 19 Mar 1808 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Bartholomew married Rebecca Owen on 28 Oct 1802 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

Other marriages:
Kingston, Margaret

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17.
numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.133.
Farmer.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.47.

NOTE at baptism of children he was living in Shutlanger.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

Rebecca Owen was born before 1780 in , England. She married Bartholomew Clarke on 28 Oct 1802 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.47.

NOTE a Rebecca Owen, natural daughter of Mary of Stoke Bruerne was baptised 26 Oct 1794. If she was baptised as a teen ager, this could be her.

They had the following children:

  F i Margaret Clarke was born about 1803 and was buried on 22 Mar 1868.

Bartholomew Clarke [Parents] was christened on 7 Oct 1751 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 19 Mar 1808 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Bartholomew married Margaret Kingston on 23 Jun 1785 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Owen, Rebecca

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17.
numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.133.
Farmer.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.47.

NOTE at baptism of children he was living in Shutlanger.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

Margaret Kingston [Parents] was christened on 19 Oct 1760 in , England. She died on 4 Nov 1797 in Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 6 Nov 1797 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Margaret married Bartholomew Clarke on 23 Jun 1785 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17. numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.133. Spinster

DEATH from an old record of a grave stone no longer in existance. Age 35, reported by Ann Garfield.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.

They had the following children:

  M i John Clarke was christened on 13 May 1786 and was buried on 7 Dec 1841.
  M ii Benjamin Clarke was born in 1788 in , , England. He died on 20 Oct 1789 and was buried on 27 Oct 1789 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.

NOTE Ann Garfield gave his death as 20 Oct 1789.
  M iii Thomas Clark was christened on 31 Jan 1788 and was buried on 17 Sep 1861.
  M iv Benjamin Clarke was christened on 20 Oct 1790.
  M v Joseph Clarke was christened on 4 Mar 1793 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 18 Mar 1793 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.
  M vi Joseph Clarke was christened on 7 Apr 1794 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 9 Apr 1794 in Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 12 Apr 1794 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register. Death date given here.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

John Clarke [Parents] was born in , Northants, England and was christened on 13 May 1786 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. was buried on 7 Dec 1841 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. John married Elizabeth Slater on 23 Oct 1809 in Alderton, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Inwood, Mary

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE: from Alderton Parish records - NRO ref 7P/4. He was a bachelor of Stoke Bruerne, they were married by licence.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/14 no.53.

CENSUS 1821 of Shutlanger (gives only rounded ages), page 5, aged 30. He is living with his young step-sister and a housekeeper, whom he later married.

CENSUS 1841 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 438873, page 14. Age 54, Occupation agricultural labourer, Born in county.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P12 no.494. aged 58 years.

Elizabeth Slater [Parents] was christened on 15 Feb 1781 in Alderton, Northants, England. was buried on 27 Jan 1819 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England. Elizabeth married John Clarke on 23 Oct 1809 in Alderton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Alderton Parish records - NRO ref 7p/5.

MARRIAGE: from Alderton Parish records - NRO ref 7P/4. She was a single woman of the parish of Alderton, they were married by licence.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.90, age 35.


Benjamin Whitlock [Parents] was christened on 20 Oct 1755 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 23 Oct 1826 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Benjamin married Mary Gare on 7 Oct 1805 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Stacey, Dorcas
Barker, Elisabeth

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17. numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE (1783) Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.122.The date given is date of certificate following the banns, wedding could be some days later.

NOTE at baptism of children he was living in Stoke Bruerne.

MARRIAGE (1805) Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.70.

MARRIAGE (1811) Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.91. He was a widow.

CENSUS 1821 of Stoke Bruerne (gives only rounded ages), page 15, aged 60.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, NRO ref. 303p/12, no. 205.

Mary Gare was born before 1785. was buried on 6 Jan 1808 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Mary married Benjamin Whitlock on 7 Oct 1805 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.70. "of Stoke Bruerne."

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register. (see note on James listed here as her son, perhaps she died giving birth to him).

They had the following children:

  M i Nathaniel Whitlock was christened on 11 Apr 1806 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 12 Apr 1806 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 13 Apr 1806 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register. Death information given here.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.
  F ii Sarah Whitlock was christened on 22 Mar 1807 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 4 Jul 1807 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.

Miriam Kemp was born about 1790 in , , England.

CENSUS 1821 of Shutlanger (gives only rounded ages), page 4, aged 30. Living with only a son. Possibly not married.

NOTE if she is married then the surname is a married name.

She had the following children:

  M i William Kemp was born about 1815 in , , England.

CENSUS 1821 of Shutlanger (gives only rounded ages), page 4, aged 5.

William Adams [Parents] was christened on 3 Nov 1734 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 5 Dec 1779 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. William married Alice Taylor on 16 Aug 1761 in Wappenham, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Stoke Bruerne Parish records from Northamptonshire Record
Office 303P/17 - no numbers given here.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.24.
Date is of banns at Stoke Bruerne, his parish.

NOTE at the baptism of his daughter he was living in Shutlanger.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

Alice Taylor was born before 1740 in , England. was buried on 20 Jul 1788 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Alice married William Adams on 16 Aug 1761 in Wappenham, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.24
She was of Wappenham, date is of banns at Stoke Bruerne.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

They had the following children:

  M i James Adams was christened on 1 Aug 1762 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 2 Dec 1762 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17.
numbers are not given in this register.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17.
numbers are not given in this register.
  F ii Ann Adams was christened on 1 Apr 1764.
  M iii Thomas Adams was born in , England and was christened on 27 Apr 1766 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 12 Jul 1785 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17.
numbers are not given in this register.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.
  F iv Mary Adams was born before 1769 in <, England>. was buried on 14 Apr 1769 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BURIAL: Stoke Bruerne Parish Church. Northants Record Off.Ref 303P/17 - no numbers given here.
  M v Joseph Adams was born before 1769 in <, England>. was buried on 9 Apr 1769 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BURIAL: Stoke Bruerne Parish Church. Northants Record Off.Ref 303P/17 - no numbers given here.
  F vi Sarah Adams was christened on 15 May 1768 and was buried on 5 Jun 1815.
  M vii James Adams was christened on 30 Mar 1771 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 29 Mar 1776 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17. numbers are not given in this register.

NOTE from Northampton Hospital Admission Book from the Grafton Regis CD at age 6, resident of Shutlanger, was admitted in Feb 1776, at the recommendation of the Revd. Eccles with a cancerous eye, he had been sick for a month,she was discharged on 2 Mar as cured. (but died before the month was out)

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.
  M viii William Adams was christened on 21 Oct 1771 and was buried on 16 Sep 1846.
  F ix Mary Adams was christened on 27 Apr 1777 and was buried on 6 Feb 1850.

John Battams [Parents] was christened on 2 Mar 1736/1737 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 18 Aug 1803 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. John married Elisabeth Wood on 13 May 1793 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Staples, Grace
Smith, Elisabeth

BAPTISM: Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/17. Name spelled Bottom here. It is possible that the baptism of for a different John, or that he is placed with the wrong parents.

MARRIAGE: (1761) Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.28 listed as John Battoms Jnr, Shoemaker. Listed as of Stoke Bruerne at death of wife.

MARRIAGE (1765) Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.38. A shoemaker, of the parish. By licence not banns. All the children of this marriage are recorded as living in Stoke Bruerne.

NOTE Alan Battams reports (email 21 Sep 2004) that a John Battams, Shoemaker of Stoke Bruerne appeared in both the 1777 and 1781 militia lists. The Grafton Regis CD has the 1777 list and lists this name and occupation both under Shutlander and Stoke Bruerne.

MARRIAGE (1793) Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.167. both of the parish.

NOTE the signature at all the marriages appears to be the same.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register. Of Shutlanger)

NOTE spelling changed from Battoms to Battams in most cases to match the majority spelling.

Elisabeth Wood was born before 1772 in , England. She married John Battams on 13 May 1793 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/20 no.167.
both of the parish.


Mary Billingham was born before 1757 in , England. She was married was not married.

KNOWN through baptism of children, she was living in Stoke Bruerne.
All three are listed as "natural" children.

She had the following children:

  M i Thomas Billingham was christened on 8 Jan 1777 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 10 Apr 1796 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.
  F ii Hannah Billingham was christened on 6 Jun 1780 and was buried on 8 Jul 1804.
  F iii Grace Billingham was christened on 26 Sep 1785.

Thomas Wilkins was born before 1780 in , England. He married Hannah Billingham on 11 Feb 1802 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.41. He may be the same person that later married Mary Smith, but he was not listed as a widower there.

Hannah Billingham [Parents] was christened on 6 Jun 1780 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 8 Jul 1804 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. Hannah married Thomas Wilkins on 11 Feb 1802 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register. "Natural daughter".

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/18 no.41.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.


William Birch was born before 1760 in , England. He married Sarah before 1781.

KNOWN from baptism of his children, he was living in Stoke Bruerne.

Sarah was born before 1760 in , England. She married William Birch before 1781.

KNOWN from baptism of her children.

They had the following children:

  M i William Birch was christened on 28 Oct 1781 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 20 Nov 1781 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.
  M ii Robert Birch was born in 1783 in . was buried on 17 Sep 1794 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.
  M iii Charles Birch was christened on 9 Mar 1794 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11.
numbers are not given in this register.

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