Family register
Edward Winslow of Droitwich
née Winslow
Edward Winslow of Droitwich (née Winslow) (17 October 1560 – 1631) was born in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England. He married Magdalene (Ollyver) Winslow. He had 8 children, including Edward Winslow, John Winslow and Eleanor Winslow. He died in 1631, in Worcestershire, England.
Early life
Edward Winslow of Droitwich was born on 17 October 1560 at the parish of St Andrew's, Droitwich, Worcestershire, according to the Winslow memorial genealogy.[1]
Marriage and family
He married first, and married secondly Magdalene Ollyver at St Bride's Church, London, on 4 November 1594.[1]
Sons and daughters of Edward Wynslowe were baptized at Droitwich over the following decade, as recorded in the parish registers printed in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register.[3][4][7][8]
Edward Winslow was baptized at St Peter's, Droitwich, on 20 October 1595, having been born on 18 October.[8] John Winslow was baptized at Droitwich on 18 April 1597, the son of Edward and Magdalen (Oliver) Winslow.[5] Elynor Winslow was baptized at Droitwich on 24 April 1598.[4] Kenelm Wynsloe was baptized on 3 May 1599.[3] Gilbert Winslow, later a Mayflower passenger in 1620, was baptized at Droitwich on 29 October 1600, the son of Edward and Magdalen (Oliver) Winslow.[10] Elizabeth Wynslowe was baptized on 8 March 1601/2.[11] Magdalen was baptized on 30 December 1604.[7] Jozias Wynslowe was baptized on 16 February 1605/6.[9]
Residence and status
He was of Droitwich and Kempsey in Worcestershire.[1] In 1615 the Stationers' Company register described him as "Edward Winslow, gentleman of Clifton" when his son was bound as an apprentice.[2]