EDWARD COGGSWELL 1554-1616

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Edward; born circa 1554

Edward Cogswell was born circa 1554 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England. He was buried on January 12, 1616 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England. His occupation was Clothier.

In 1591 he built the ancient home at what is now known as 145 Westbury Leigh. Restoration work uncovered three irregular lumps above the hearth, and further inspection revealed three shields carved in relief. One in inscribed "ECA (Edward Cogswell and Alicia), another reads "1591" and the third bears the Cogswell cloth logo, the use of which became compulsory for clothiers. The house was privately restored during the 1980s by Peter and Mary Jones. "His estates were designated Ludboune, Horningsham, and Ripond Mylls... were located in Frome Selwood, a few miles from Westbury." "He appears to have been one of the most successful and prosperous clothiers of the region."

About the year 1578, he married Alice who was born circa 1559 in Westbury Leigh, England. She was buried on May 11, 1616 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England. They had the following Children:-

Margaret; born circa 1580 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; married November 1599, Thomas Merchante; child: Elizabeth Merchante

Elizabeth; born circa 1582 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England. buried January 20, 1582 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England.

Elizabeth; born circa 1584 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; married Erneley; buried April 1, 1661.

John; born circa 1586 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; buried April 11, 1592 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England.

Robert; baptized May 28, 1588 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; probably died in infancy.

Andrew; (twin); baptized November 20, 1590 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; died in infancy.

Robert; (twin); baptized November 20, 1590 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; died in infancy.

John; in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England.

Margery; born circa 1593 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; buried 1626; married John Wilkins on September 3, 1610.

Anthonius; baptized August 30, 1595 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; buried June 28, 1597 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England.

Anthoney\Arthur; baptized January 19, 1596/97 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; died before 1651; married Margery Phipps circa 1617. She died a widow in 1651 at Ludbourne.

Geoffrey; baptized December 10, 1598 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; married Mary Yonge in 1617.

Elenor; born circa 1600 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; married Stephen Smythe circa 1620 in Westbury.

Walter; born circa 1602 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England.

Margerie; buried June 4, 1597
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Edward Cogswell (Coggswell)
Appears on the subsidy rolls for £6 in 1610. He had mills at Frome, which he left to John. Will names children Margaret, wife of Thomas Marchante, Elizabeth, wife of Richard Ernly, Margery, wife of John Wilkins; sisters Elinor Smythe wife of Stephen, widow Joane Freestone, widow Margaret Francklene, Margaret Whately, wife of John, Edith Stevens wife of Thomas; sons John, Anthony, Jeffrey, wife Alice. (NEHGR 25:185)

In 1591 he built the ancient home at what is now known as 145 Westbury Leigh. Restoration work uncovered three irregular lumps above the hearth, and further inspection revealed three shields carved in relief. One in inscribed "ECA (Edward Cogswell and Alicia), another reads "1591" and the third bears the Cogswell cloth logo, the use of which became compulsory for clothiers. The house was privately restored during the 1980s by Peter and Mary Jones. "His estates were designated Ludboune, Horningsham, and Ripond Mylls... were located in Frome Selwood, a few miles from Westbury." "He appears to have been one of the most successful and prosperous clothiers of the region." (http://members.aol.com/dcurtin1/gene/gen_cog.htm)
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