Pomphrey (Pomfrey) Family from Newnham 16th Century (General)
Hello,
I have recently traced my direct family line back to Matthew Pomphrey (Sometimes spelt Pomfrey) who was married 6th August 1558 in Newnham and died in 1569. I expect that this (along with his siblings Richard, Margaret and James) is as far as I am likely be able to get however I wondered if anyone had any further information from previous research going further back?
I also would be especially interested in where specifically they may have lived, Ruddle Manor is frequently mentioned in their records which I know is very nearby but I am thinking of visiting Newnham at one point so it woud be lovely to see exactly where they were from, understanding of course that this may be very unlikely to clarify at this point after so long!
Thank you in advance
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
by m p griffiths 
, Monday, November 28, 2011, 15:21 (4740 days ago) @ unknown
Having a quick look for Wills on the Gloucestershire Genealogical Database, there is a James POWMPHRE Will for the year 1551 in Newnham. The Records office notes, say: PUMFREY in Calender. Will No. 1551/44.
FOD Records for a burial of James POMFREY in Newnham is 1558
http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/genealogy/search.aspx
(did have trouble calling this Will up on the GRO website; appeared sometimes and not others!)
GRO appear to hold 31 items regarding the Manor of Ruddle, (ncluding your Matthew PUMPHREY)- including 'An ancient map of the Manor of Ruddle'
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=22725
Click on Local Studies Catalogue - then - quick search 'type in : RUDDLE MANOR
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Also if you check the National Archives for Ruddle Manor (google A2A) there are a few 'hits' including
Gloucestershire Records Office appear to hold records dated 1753 on The Manor of Ruddle, Newnham.
British History on Line Newham - talks about Ruddle Manor
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
Thanks very much indeed, I really appreciate it. the information on James which I think is Matthew's yournger brother seems to have been missed due to the different spelling. I'll have to try and study it to see if it leads me to their father.
I think that their father might be Richard Pomfrey listed in the 1522 Military Survey of Gloucestershire but can't quite get the confirmation!
I have read of another Richard Pomfrey who was a weaver that sold a mill near Chestnuts Hill near LittleDean in 1577 and I think that was the eldest of the three brothers (Richard, Matthew and James) rather than the father but I have a feeling that I may have reached the end of my search unless I get a lucky break from kind assistance like yours
Thanks again
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
by e clarke , Monday, November 28, 2011, 21:34 (4740 days ago) @ unknown
I've come across a record of a George Pomphrey marrying an Elizabeth Malson 21st October 1580. Haven't worked out if it fits into my family tree yet, but it might fit into yours. E.Clarke
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
Hi, Yes George (1559 - 1620) was Matthew's (d 1569) eldest son and my Great (x 10) Grandfather!
Thanks
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
by lynn james , Wednesday, December 07, 2011, 12:25 (4731 days ago) @ unknown
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James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
Hiya,
I am also from that same line! Georges and Elizabeths son Philip and from there am descended from his son Matthew (born 1631) How interesting. I have tried to "translate" some limited wills etc but it is hard going to say the least. I'm currently trying to find evidence of George's Grandfather. I know there was a Richard pomphrey mentioned in the Militia Muster in 1522 but need to find further proofs etc.
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
by lynn james , Friday, December 09, 2011, 16:02 (4729 days ago) @ unknown
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James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
WOW! Very impressive
My line is the same but I derive from William Pomphrey's (1798-1861)third son Edwin rather than Luke.
Do you have proofs of the eary lineage?I woud be realy interested in having copies or the referneces to get them myself for the descendants pre Mathew Pomfrey (d 1569).
By the by do you have a normal e-mail address and I will send a word docuemnt detailing all the Pedigree for which I (so far) have proof.
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
by lynn james , Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:50 (4727 days ago) @ unknown
Hi Taillefer. i've sent you my email i pray you've recieved it ,let me know if you have not ,new to using these comps ,all trial and error. Lynn. x
James POWMPHRE - 1551 Will Newham
I'd love to take a look at some of the information you've found on the Pomphrey name. I really don't have too much information earlier than the late 1800's. There are some details about my great-great grandfather (Edwin Austin Francis Pomphrey) in a book that I have in my house. I'll have to find it and share if anyone's interested. Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Edwin Austin Pomphrey
Edwin Austin Francis POMPHREY/Susanna SHADDRACK/SHADDOCK
by m p griffiths , Saturday, April 14, 2012, 18:39 (4602 days ago) @ unknown
quick look on Ancestry (public members tree) - going back to the 1600's....
Edwin Austin Francis POMPHREY - birth - 21 Oct 1826, Westbury ** Ancestry has given him the same parents as has the Church of Latter Day Saints, (30 October 1826, Westbury on Trym, Holy Trinity, Matthew & Martha POMPHREY
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other children of Matthew POMPHREY (born 1797, Portishead, Somerset & Martha (nee PRITCHARD) - this couple married 9 July 1818, Portishead, Somerset
Matthew 1820
Sarah Ann 1821
Martha Jane 1823
Alfred Lovell 1825
Elizabeth 1825
Francis George 1829 - next door to Edwin (1851 census)
Emma 1830
Clara 1831
Clara 1832
John 1832
Thomas 1835
Robert 1837
Mary Ann 1839
James 1841
1841 Census, Monmouthshire, Chepstow
Edwin POMPHREY - age 14, Apprentice, not born in County
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The children in 'bold' were christened at Alvington St Mary - on FOD records (Matthew POMPHREY, Gentleman & Martha
Clara - 7 June 1831
Clara - 17 April 1833
Francis George - 7 June 1831
John - 17 April 1833
Thomas - 8 February 1836
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Edwin married 2 July 1848 age 22 (Susanna SHADDRACK)
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1841 Census, St Philips and St Jacob, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire
Canning St. East Side, Penny Well Road
POMPHREY
Matthew - Ind - 40 - not born in County
Martha - 35 - nbc (nee PRITCHARD0)
Matthew 20,
Elizabeth 15,
Alfred 14,
Emma 10,
John 8,
Clara 8,
Thomas 5, all not born in County
Robert 3,
Maryann - 2 -
James 3 months - all born in County.
1851 Census, Gloucestershire Bristol St Andrew
Francis Geo POMPHREY - 21 - printer, born Landilo, Mon
Eliza Johannah - wife - 22 - born Bristol
next door
Edwin POMPHREY - 24 - Hatter,
Susanna- wife - 24 - born Bristol - born 5 March 1827, christened at Bristol 25 Dec 1828 - parents: Richard/Deborah
Edwin - son 1 - born Bristol
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1841 Census, Glos St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol City
SHATTOCK
Thomas Street
Richd - 57 - Machine M - not born in County (1851 census, born Bishops Lydeard, Somerset)
Deborah - 57 - born in County (1851 census, born Bristol)
Willm - 23
Susannah - 14
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1861 Census, Surrey Lambeth St Mary
71 King Street
POMPHREY
Edwin - 34 - Hatter, born Westbury
Susanna - 34 - born Westbury
Edwin - 11
Matthew - 8
Charles -2
1871 census, London St George
23 Temple Street
23 Temple Street
John HANDS, mar 39 - hatter, born Bristol
Clara - 37 - born Bristol
Elizabeth - 11 - Scholar, born Surrey Southwark
Rose - 9
John - 4
Alice - 2
Edward POMPHREY, Widr 42 - Hatter, born Bristol
Matthew POMPHREY, Wife's brother - age 18 - Scholar, born Bristol
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1881 Census, Bristol St Philip and Jacob Out
Edwin is visiting his brother Francis
Old Fox, Fox Lane
POMPHREY
Francis, 51, Licenced Vitt. Stationer/Printer, employing 3 men - born Monmouth Llandilo
Eliza - 50 born Bristol
George - 29 - Traveller, born Bristol
Walter - 22 - ditto
Kate - 11
Edwin (BROTHER), age 54, Hattter, born Gloucestershire Stoke Bishop
Kate Bysh.... Visitor, W 46, Stationer, born Devonshire, Dawlish
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This is on Ancestry:
Edwin Austin POMPHREY
birth date - abt 1826
Christening date: 21 October 1826
Christening place, Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire
father's name: Matthew POMPHREY
mother's name: Martha