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Ambrose GROSE

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  1. 1.  Ambrose GROSE was born before 15 Aug 1624 in Lockengate, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 21 Mar 1704 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 21 Mar 1704 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 Aug 1624, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Inheritance and Executor: 28 Jun 1643, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; Designated heir and co-executor with brother George of 26 Jun 1643 will of father Nicholas Grose
    • Poll Tax: 1660; "1/-, being a married couple, plus a further l/- for having an income of pound 5 per annum, a total of 2 shillings" == WJ Grose book
    • Religion: 20 Sep 1660, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; Society of Friends (aka Quakers) - daughter Mary baptized in Quaker records - Ambrose suffered greatly from government-backed persecution for the rest of his life for holding to his beliefs
    • Residence: 20 Nov 1662, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; signed 99-yr lease on Enys with Richard Bullocke of Lnacarffe, Bodmin, on lives of sons Walter, Ambrose & John, for GBP 63/10s & monthly rent 13/4d - Enys/Innis =island == WJ Grose book
    • Hearth Tax: Michaelmas 1664, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; "living in a house having 2 hearths for which he paid 2/- per hearth or a total of 4/- in tax." == WJ Grose book
    • Residence: 11 Feb 1668, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; 1658 new style = 1657 old style -- buys Enys for GBP 30 -- as landowner now entitled to call himself a yeoman == WJ Grose book
    • Fined as Quaker: 1 Nov 1671, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; George was a Constable of Luxulyan Parish in 1671 -- brother Ambrose was Quaker -- 1 Nov 1671 warrant vs Ambrose -- George & parish officers took 9 bullocks value GBP 20 from Ambrose == "The Grose Family in Cornwall, 1538 - 2006" by W. J. Grose, pages 6-7
    • Sufferings Sharing: Aft 2 Nov 1671, St. Austell, Cornwall, UK; Austle Quarterly Meeting in 1671 gives him GBP 5 as a “demonstration of Friends sense of theire losse and willingness to pertake with them in theire sufferings”. == WJ Grose book
    • Fined as Quaker: 1 Apr 1677, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; "He also had three cows, valued at pound 10, taken away during the night of 1st April 1677." - warrant signed by 5, including bro George son Nicholas as Luxulyan Churchwarden == WJ Grose book
    • Fined as Quaker: Aft 2 Apr 1677, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; "“Again in 1677, Ambrose was indicted and convicted for not coming to the public place of worship which was compulsory ... GBP 4.10s. ... 6 yearling calves & 6 swine worth GBP 10 taken from him == WJ Grose book
    • Prosecuted and Fined as Popish Recusant: 14 Oct 1678, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; GBP 7.10s taken from him == WJ Grose book
    • Fined as Quaker: Between 1679 and 1682, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; In each of the years 1679, 1680, 1681 and 1682, Ambrose had pound 4.10s in money taken from him by Nathaniel Pope but, on each occasion, the fine was paid by a “friendly neighbor” to prevent “outrageous distress”. == WJ Grose book
    • Imprisoned as Quaker: 2 Apr 1695, Cornwall, UK; record of his “sufferings” stops from 1683 ... It is possible that he had several spells in prison because the report to the Quarterly Meeting held at Tregangeeves on 2nd April 1695 comments – “Ambrose Grose remains a prisoner”. == WJ Grose book
    • Not Attending Meeting in St. Austell: 1700, Cornwall, UK; Ambrose’s attendance at the St. Austell Meeting at Tregangeves had not been too regular during the period 1694 to 1700 and Friends were appointed to speak to him and ask him to “frequent the Meeting” more often." -- likely ill & 20 mi round trip at age 75
    • Will: 24 Feb 1700, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; 1700 new style = 1699 in original style -- writes his will - leaves Enys/Innis to his grandson Ambrose after decease of son Walter
    • Attends Meeting: 21 Oct 1701, Tregangeves, St Austell, Cornwall, UK; attends Friends meeting
    • Attends Meeting: 19 Oct 1703, Penrose Veor, St Dennis, Cornwall, UK; attends Friends Meeting for last time
    • Friends Meeting at His Home: Mar 1704, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; "news that he was sick and housebound must have been given to the February 1704 Meeting as it was ordered that the March Meeting be held at Ambrose’s house" - he had died by time of March Meeting == WJ Grose book
    • Probate: 3 Apr 1704, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; inventory of his goods and chattel by Francis Cole & Rawlin Prinn - total value 50/0/6

    Notes:

    Birth:
    William J. Grose "The Grose Family in Cornwall 1538-2006", p 19: "Ambrose was baptized in Luxulyan Parish Church on the 15th August 1624, ... son of Nichollas & Jane who ... lived at Lockengate a hamlet in the northern part of the parish."

    Baptism:
    == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5N-1X?cc=1769414

    Buried:
    1704 New Style = 1703 in original style == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5X-82?cc=1769414&wc

    Died:
    1704 New Style = 1703 in original style

    Ambrose married Jane - married Ambrose Grose - about 1649. Jane was born about 1625; died before 24 Nov 1698 in Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; was buried on 24 Nov 1698 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Walter GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 18 Oct 1650 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 23 Jul 1708 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 3. Ambrose GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1652.
    3. 4. John GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 6 Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    4. 5. Nicholas GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 6 Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    5. 6. Elizabeth GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 17 Dec 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    6. 7. John GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 13 Apr 1658 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    7. 8. Joane GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 13 Apr 1658 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in Aug 1858 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.
    8. 9. Mary GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1660 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born before 18 Oct 1650 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 23 Jul 1708 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Inheritance and Executor: 24 Feb 1700, Enys, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; 1700 new style = 1699 old style -- named Executor by father in his 24 Feb 1699/1700 will -- Enys land left to Ambrose's grandson Ambrose after Walter's death - rest of his houses, leases, lands, tenements and goods he gave to son Walter == WJ Grose book

    Walter married Mary WILLIAMS in 1671 in Cornwall, UK. Mary was born on 5 Aug 1650 in St Columb, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Michael GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1673 in Kea, Cornwall, UK; died before 25 Oct 1719 in Kea, Cornwall, UK.
    2. 11. Walter GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1686 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 7 Mar 1735.
    3. 12. Ambrose GROSE  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1719 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 30 Jun 1770 in St Minver, Cornwall, UK.

  2. 3.  Ambrose GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born about 1652.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Ambrose ... was probably born in 1652 but was either not baptized or the baptism was not recorded. Between 1645 and 1660 many people did not have their children baptized because of their disapproval of the changed rite under the Commonwealth." == Wm Grose


  3. 4.  John GROSEJohn GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born before 6 Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jan 1655, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1655 new style = 1654 in original style

    Baptism:
    1655 new style = 1654 in original style == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5W-GB?cc=1769414

    Died:
    "twins, John and Nichollas, baptized on 6th January 1654/5 but both died within a week of baptism" == "The Grose Family in Cornwall 1538-2006", by William James Grose , Chapter 3, pages 19-23


  4. 5.  Nicholas GROSENicholas GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born before 6 Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in Jan 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jan 1655, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1655 new style = 1654 in original style

    Baptism:
    1655 new style = 1654 in original style == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5W-GB?cc=1769414

    Died:
    "twins, John and Nichollas, baptized on 6th January 1654/5 but both died within a week of baptism" == "The Grose Family in Cornwall 1538-2006", by William James Grose , Chapter 3, pages 19-23


  5. 6.  Elizabeth GROSEElizabeth GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born before 17 Dec 1655 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Dec 1655, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5W-GB?cc=1769414 == CFHS DB


  6. 7.  John GROSEJohn GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born before 13 Apr 1658 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Apr 1658, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK
    • Religion: Abt 1680, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; " ... the whole of his family embraced the Quaker faith and his son, John (b 1658) was a staunch adherent ..." == WJ Grose book

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5K-W8?cc=1769414


  7. 8.  Joane GROSEJoane GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born before 13 Apr 1658 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died in Aug 1858 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Apr 1658, Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DB5K-W8?cc=1769414

    Died:
    "twins, John and Joan, baptized on 13th April 1658. Joan died 5 months later but John survived." == "The Grose Family in Cornwall 1538-2006", by William James Grose , Chapter 3, pages 19-23


  8. 9.  Mary GROSEMary GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ambrose1) was born on 20 Sep 1660 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    first child of parents to be registered in Quaker records: "Mary Grosse daughter of Ambrose Grosse and Jane his wife of the parish of Luxillian was borne the 20th of 7 mo 1663" [7th month on old style calendar was September and not July]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Michael GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Walter2, 1.Ambrose1) was born on 28 Sep 1673 in Kea, Cornwall, UK; died before 25 Oct 1719 in Kea, Cornwall, UK.

  2. 11.  Walter GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Walter2, 1.Ambrose1) was born in 1686 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 7 Mar 1735.

  3. 12.  Ambrose GROSE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Walter2, 1.Ambrose1) was born in 1719 in Luxulyan, Cornwall, UK; died before 30 Jun 1770 in St Minver, Cornwall, UK.