William DamsAge: 85 years1643–1729
- Name
- William Dams
- Given names
- William
- Surname
- Dams
Note: DAMS (1643,1681,1703-29), DAMMS (1677), DAMES (1676-79, 1710,1712)
| Baptism | 10 December 1643 |
| Burial of a mother | Mary Lucas 16 September 1658 (Age 14 years) |
| Burial of a father | Thomas Dammes 17 September 1658 (Age 14 years) |
| Marriage | Mary … — View this family about 1675 (Age 31 years) Note: Mary and ALL four children died between 1679 and 1703 |
| Baptism of a daughter | Elizabeth Dams 27 February 1676 (Age 32 years) |
| Baptism of a son | William Dams 6 August 1677 (Age 33 years) |
| Baptism of a son | Thomas Dams 30 March 1679 (Age 35 years) |
| Burial of a son | William Dams 6 May 1679 (Age 35 years) |
| Burial of a son | Thomas Dams 28 June 1679 (Age 35 years) |
| Baptism of a son | William Dams 19 April 1681 (Age 37 years) |
| Burial of a son | William Dams 21 April 1681 (Age 37 years) |
| Burial of a wife | Mary … 19 May 1681 (Age 37 years) |
| Death of a daughter | Elizabeth Dams 1703 (Age 59 years) |
| Burial of a daughter | Elizabeth Dams April 1703 (Age 59 years) |
| Marriage | Alice Braunston — View this family 8 July 1710 (Age 66 years) Note: by licence |
| Residence | from 1710 to 1729 (Age 66 years) |
| Baptism of a son | William Dams 28 December 1710 (Age 67 years) |
| Baptism of a son | Thomas Dams 5 November 1712 (Age 68 years) |
| Baptism of a daughter | Mary Dams 16 October 1715 (Age 71 years) |
| Baptism of a daughter | Elizabeth Dams 14 June 1719 (Age 75 years) |
| Occupation | farmer 1720 (Age 76 years)Note: implied by sheep, cattle and ploughs mentioned in will |
| Literacy | 1720 (Age 76 years) Note: William owned a bible and was able to sign his will |
| Will | 12 July 1720 (Age 76 years) Note: William made his will when the children of his second family were still very young, aged 9 and under, though he himself was now 76. Farming and household goods left to his wife Alice were listed: sheep, cows, horses, crops, ploughs, harrows, carts, waggons, implements for husbandry, and then household items: money, pewter, brass, bedsteads and bedding, linen and woollen clothes. The "great bibele" was to go to his son William when he reached maturity. When they reached 21 years, William was to have the land in the parish of Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire and Thomas the house with out-houses, a close and an orchard, presumably in Coton hamlet. |
| Baptism of a son | Benjamin Dams 1722 (Age 78 years) Note: day/month not given |
| Baptism of a daughter | Hannah Dams 1724 (Age 80 years) Note: day/month not given |
| Burial | 15 April 1729 (Age 85 years) |
| Family with parents |
| father |
Thomas Dammes Birth: about 1610 Burial: 17 September 1658 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
| mother |
Mary Lucas Baptism: 13 May 1602 36 21 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 16 September 1658 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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Marriage: 4 February 1638 — St Peter, Northampton, Northamptonshire |
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3 months elder sister |
Elizabeth Dams Baptism: 9 May 1638 28 35 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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6 years himself |
William Dams Baptism: 10 December 1643 33 41 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 15 April 1729 |
| Family with Mary … |
| himself |
William Dams Baptism: 10 December 1643 33 41 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 15 April 1729 |
| wife |
Mary … Birth: about 1650 Burial: 19 May 1681 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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Marriage: about 1675 — |
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14 months daughter |
Elizabeth Dams Baptism: 27 February 1676 32 26 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Death: 1703 |
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17 months son |
William Dams Baptism: 6 August 1677 33 27 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 6 May 1679 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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20 months son |
Thomas Dams Baptism: 30 March 1679 35 29 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 28 June 1679 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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2 years son |
William Dams Baptism: 19 April 1681 37 31 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 21 April 1681 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
| Family with Alice Braunston |
| himself |
William Dams Baptism: 10 December 1643 33 41 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 15 April 1729 |
| wife |
Alice Braunston Baptism: 11 March 1688 38 27 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 10 November 1758 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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Marriage: 8 July 1710 — St Peter, Northampton, Northamptonshire |
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6 months son |
William Dams Baptism: 28 December 1710 67 22 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Death: 21 March 1795 |
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22 months son |
Thomas Dams Baptism: 5 November 1712 68 24 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 19 June 1759 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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3 years daughter |
Mary Dams Baptism: 16 October 1715 71 27 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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4 years daughter |
Elizabeth Dams Baptism: 14 June 1719 75 31 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire |
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4 years son |
Benjamin Dams Baptism: 1722 78 33 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Burial: 26 August 1781 — West Haddon, Northamptonshire |
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3 years daughter |
Hannah Dams Baptism: 1724 80 35 — Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire Death: after 11 June 1759 |
| Marriage | Mary and ALL four children died between 1679 and 1703 |
| Marriage | by licence |
| Occupation | implied by sheep, cattle and ploughs mentioned in will |
| Literacy | William owned a bible and was able to sign his will |
| Will | William made his will when the children of his second family were still very young, aged 9 and under, though he himself was now 76. Farming and household goods left to his wife Alice were listed: sheep, cows, horses, crops, ploughs, harrows, carts, waggons, implements for husbandry, and then household items: money, pewter, brass, bedsteads and bedding, linen and woollen clothes. The "great bibele" was to go to his son William when he reached maturity. When they reached 21 years, William was to have the land in the parish of Ravensthorpe, Northamptonshire and Thomas the house with out-houses, a close and an orchard, presumably in Coton hamlet. |
| Name | DAMS (1643,1681,1703-29), DAMMS (1677), DAMES (1676-79, 1710,1712) |
| Note | Spelling of surname varies: DAMS, DAMMS, DAMES |