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Lyonell Chilton

d. 1582confirmed

Lyonell Chilton (died 1582) was born to Richard Chilton. He married Edith Chilton. His child was James Chilton. He died in 1582, in St Paul's parish, Canterbury, Kent, England.

Early life and family

Lyonell Chilton was a son of Richard Chilton: Richard's 1549 will left the remainder of his goods to "Lyonell Chilton" and named him sole executor, and Lyonell was the only living relative mentioned in it.[4] Lyonell's son was James Chilton, born circa 1556 at St Paul's Parish, Canterbury, Kent.[3] James's mother is believed to have been Edith, wife of Lyonell.[3]

Work and residence

Lyonell Chilton was a bricklayer of St Paul's parish, Canterbury.[1]

Death and will

He died in January 1581/2.[1] His will bequeathed to his son James Chilton his tenement called the Wull Sack in St Paul's parish, Canterbury, next adjoining to another property.[1][2] Records spell his given name both as Lionel and as Lyonell.[1][2][3][4]

Family

Sources

  1. americanancestors.org
  2. wikitree.com
  3. themayflowersociety.org
  4. archive.org