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William Pike ISSELL

William Pike ISSELL

Male Abt 1822 - 1893  (~ 71 years)    Has 68 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name William Pike ISSELL 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born Abt 1822  Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Baptised 25 Aug 1822  St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1841  Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Shoemaker 
    Residence From 1851 to 1893  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • He was unmarried, living with his sister Sarah in Stoke Fleming in 1851; a boarder (still unmarried) with others in Stoke Village (1861);
      with his wife in Darkhole Lane (1871);
      living in Darkhole Road (I suspect the same place) in 1881 (next door to a house called The Glen - unless this was the name of part of the road); in the village in 1891.
      His 90 year old mother was with him and his wife in 1881.
    Occupation From 1851 to 1893  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Cordwainer 
    • (journeyman in 1851 census).
      White's Directory (1890) lists him under 'Boot and Shoe Makers': Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth
    In the Dock 21 Jan 1854  Dartmouth, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Stealing rope 
    • On 21st January 1854 he appeared at the Sessions for the Borough of Dartmouth accused of stealing rope. He was sentenced to a fortnight's imprisonment, and discharged on 4th February.
    Civic duty 1866  Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Potential Constable 
    • The Stoke Fleming Vestry Books for the C19th include on 15 Feb 1866 a "list of persons liable to serve as Constables in the parish: ... Wm. Pike Issell (cordwainer)." There was another list in 1869 and a final reference in 1872 - I don't know if William was mentioned again, nor whether he was ever chosen to serve.
      (Source: Parish of Stoke Fleming - E I - E II)
    Executor / Trustee From 1870 to 1884 
    Trustee of will 
    • Appointed Trustee of his will by his uncle, Thomas Efford Issell, along with another nephew, William Henry Pike, and the wife of TEI.
      The will was written in 1870, TEI died 1874 when the will was proved in 1874 it was just by the 2 nephews, with "Power being reserved of granting Probate of the said Will to Betsey Winsor Issell, Widow, the Relict of the deceased, the other Executor".
      The trustees were responsible for seeing that Betsey received the net income from Thomas's estate for the rest of her life, until her own death in 1884.
    Bequest 1884 
    £75 
    • When his uncle Thomas Efford Issell wrote his will in 1870 he left £75 to William, but only after his (TEI's) wife's death. This didn't occur until 1884.
      "I give and bequeath unto my Nephew William Pike Issell the sum of Seventy Five pounds"
    Will 12 Aug 1892 
    Will written 
    The will of William Pike Issell (1822 - 1893)    		 The will of William Pike Issell (1822 - 1893)
    (a 4 x gt uncle of mine)
    Died 21 Jan 1893  (probably), Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: Issell, William Pike q1 1893 aged 71 Kingsbridge RD 5b 153
    Probate 26 Apr 1893  Exeter, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Calendar entry 
    • "Issell William Pike of Stokefleming Devon boot and shoe maker died 21 January 1893 Probate Exeter 26 April to Charles Pitts butcher
      Effects £6 2s 6d."
    Siblings 4 brothers and 6 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    John ISSELL,   b. Est 1600,   d. Aug 1638, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 38 years)  (5 x Great Grandfather) 
    Elizabeth COLE,   b. Est 1732,   d. Yes, date unknown  (Great Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • (Research):(I had query over age discrepancy and speculated there may have been two; this now confirmed with finding burial of 1st and baptism of this Wm Pike)
    Person ID I697  All
    Last Modified 2 Oct 2020 

    Father John ISSELL,   b. 1786, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 May 1865, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Sarah ("Sally") PIKE,   b. 1790, Torcross, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1882, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Banns of marriage From 14 Oct 1810 to 28 Oct 1810  St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 10 Sep 2020)
      "Banns of Marriage between John Issel Bachelor & Sally Pike Spinster both of this Parish ... "
    Married 4 Nov 1810  St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • By Banns, conducted by Benjamin Beynon
      witnessed by John Pike and William Issell (I guess their brothers); all signed
      From PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 24 Nov 2014)
    Family ID F38  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family Maria CRANCH,   b. Abt 1816, East Portlemouth, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. Sep Q 1892, Kingsbridge Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 76 years) 
    Other Partners: James Richard WIDGER  m. 27 Feb 1849 
    Married 1 Dec 1861  The Church of St. Mary Blessed Virgin, Plympton St. Mary, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From PR (seen image)
      Both of full age, bach and widow, William Pike Issell a cordwainer, resident in Stoke Fleming, Maria Widger a draper resident in Plympton St. Mary; fathers John Issell cordwainer and William Cranch mariner. Married by licence.
      Both signed, witnesses (who also both signed) were James Cranch and Annie Joslin

      GRO ref: Issell, William Pike to WIDGER, Maria q4 1861 Plympton RD 5b 360
    Family This couple had no children together 
    Last Modified 2 Oct 2020 
    Family ID F525  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map Click to hide
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt 1822 - Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBaptised - 25 Aug 1822 - St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Shoemaker - 1841 - Stokenham, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsResidence - From 1851 to 1893 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cordwainer - From 1851 to 1893 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsIn the Dock - Stealing rope - 21 Jan 1854 - Dartmouth, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Dec 1861 - The Church of St. Mary Blessed Virgin, Plympton St. Mary, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsCivic duty - Potential Constable - 1866 - Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Jan 1893 - (probably), Stoke Fleming, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsProbate - Calendar entry - 26 Apr 1893 - Exeter, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
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  • Wills (transcripts)
    The will of Thomas Efford Issell (1798 – 1874)    		The will of William's uncle, Thomas Efford Issell
    William was left £75
    (This after the death of Thomas's wife, which occured in 1884)
    William was also made an executor, together with a cousin and his uncle's wife.

  • Sources 
    1. [S262] National Probate Calendar, Principal Probate Registry, (Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 [database on-line]. http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904   : 2010), <http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904   (Reliability: 4), 9 Sep 2013.

    2. [S23] Stokenham Parish Registers, The Parish Church of St. Michael and All Angels (Stokenham, Devon, England), "marriage of John Issell to Sally Pike, 1810"; (Reliability: 4).