John Arnold

He appears on several jurors lists for Southam in the 1770s and 1780s, where is sometimes described as a farmer and sometimes as a farrier. In his will, he is called a gentleman.

Events

Date of Birth: about 1716.

His gravestone gives his age at death as 71.

Date of Baptism: 13 May 1716.

Place of Baptism: Holy Trinity, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire.

The baptism is given in FamilySearch, citing a microfilm of the parish register.

Date of Death: 25 November 1786 .

The date of death is given by his gravestone.

Date of Burial: 29 November 1786.

Place of Burial: Southam, Warwickshire.

The parish register gives the burial. [image on FamilySearch]

Relationships

Father: Nathaniel Arnold.

See the Commentary section below.

Mother: Anne Claridge.

Anne's name is given in her marriage record.

Spouse: Elizabeth Key. Married 1 January 1744/5 in Napton-on-the-Hill, Warwickshire.

John mentions his wife Elizabeth in his will. His marriage record names his wife. Her surname is difficult to read.

Children:

(Complete source citations for facts about the children on this page are currently outside of the scope of this project.)

Elizabeth Arnold (baptized 27 August 1746 in Southam - buried 5 October 1747 Southam).

Nathaniel Arnold (baptized 28 March 1748 Southam - died 23 September, buried 27 September 1824 Southam) married (1) Mary Jordan 23 June 1769 in Marton; married (2) Elizabeth Bayliss 22 November 1776 in Southam.

Samuel Arnold (baptized 27 December 1750 Southam) married Elizabeth Judd 2 June 1774 in Stoneleigh.

Elizabeth Arnold (baptized 16 October 1757 Southam) married (1) William Jordan 28 July 1774 in Marton; married (2) Thomas Illiffe 6 November 1803 in Marton.

Martha Arnold (born about 1759 - died 22 March 1841 Southam) married George Cooke 20 March 1783 in Southam.

Evidence

John's Marriage (Napton, 1744):

Jan: 1^st. Married John Arnold of the Parish of Southam and Eliz. Key[?]

from the will of Richard Lyndon of Southam (1772):

...and whereas by Indentures of Lease and Release bearing date respectively the tenth and eleventh days of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Sixty three and made or mentioned to be made between me the said Richard Lyndon of the one part and John Arnold of Southam aforesaid farrier of the other part I the said Richard Lyndon in Consideration of the sum of Two hundred and thirty five pounds to me in hand paid by the said John Arnold did Grant Bargain Sell Alien Remise Release and Confirm unto the said John Arnold his heirs and assigns the said Meadow Ground with the appurt. in Southam aforesaid called the oldford Meadow to hold the same unto the said John Arnold his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper and absolute use and behoof of him the said John Arnold his heirs and assigns for ever and whereas by one Bond or Writing obligatory bearing even date with the last mentioned Indenture of Release I the said Richard Lyndon did acknowledge myself held and firmly bound to the said John Arnold in the penal sum of Four hundred and seventy pounds with a condition there underwritten that if I the said Richard Lyndon should by my Last Will and Testament in writing to be by me Sealed and delivered in the presence of three or more credible witnesses devise Limitt declare and appoint the said Meadow Ground called the oldford Meadow with the appurt. in Southam aforesaid unto the said John Arnold his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper and absolute use and behoof of the same John Arnold his heirs and assigns for ever according to the true Intent and meaning of his purchase thereof made Then the said obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full Forme and virtue Now I the said Richard Lyndon in discharge to the said obligation in the said writen Bond and in pursuance of and according to the power and authority to me given and reserved in and by the above in part revised Indenture of the Eleventh day of April one thousand Seven hundred and thirty three and by Forme and virtue of all and every other power and powers authority and Authorities whatsoever in me vested or Enabling me there unto do by this my Last will and Testament in writing by me only Signed Sealed delivered published and declared in the presence of three Credible witnesses whose names as such are here unto Subscribed Give devise Limitt declare and appoint all that the said writen or mentioned one Meadow Ground with the appurt. Lying and being in Southam aforesaid (so purchased by the said John Arnold of me as aforesaid) unto the said John Arnold his heirs and assigns for ever...

Poll Book, 1774.

John Arnold appears to have voted for Thomas George Skipworth and John Mordaunt (Whigs).

A transcription of the Will of John Arnold

In the name of God Amen I John Arnold of Southam in the County of Warwick Gentleman being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make and ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say I do give and bequeath unto my Wife Elizabeth Arnold to her own use all and every my Household Goods and Furniture off Household of what nature or sort so ever And also all and every my ready moneys which shall happen to be in my dwelling House or about my person at the time of my decease Item I do give and Devise all that my messuage of Tenement with the Buildings and appurtenances thereto belonging now in my occupation in Southam aforesaid unto my dear Wife Elizabeth Arnold and her assigns for and during the term of her natural Life Without Impeachment or or for any manner of Waste and from and immediately after her decease I do Give and Devise the same Messuage or Tenement Buildings and premises with the appurtenances unto my son Samuel Arnold his Heirsand Assigns To the use and behoof of my said son Samuel Arnold his Heirs and Assigns for ever Item I do give and Devise unto my said Son Samuel Arnold his Heirs and Assigns To the use and behoof of my said Son Samuel Arnold his Heirs and Assigns for ever All that my Messuage or Tenement Smiths Shop Buildings Garden Close and appurtenances thereto belonging now in the occupation of my said Son Samuel Arnold situate in Southam aforesaid Whereas I stand Indebted to my Son Nathaniel Arnold in the sum of Six Hundred Pounds the same being his share and Interest of and in the moneys arising from or by the sale of certain Premises in Southam aforesaid called the Oldfords Settled upon him after the decease of me and my wife and I do stand indebted unto my said Son Samuel Arnold in the sum of Two Hundred Pounds on a Promissory Note of Hand Now I do hereby order and direct the same to be paid out of my Lands and Hereditaments in Southam aforesaid lately purchased by me of and from John Newcomb Gentleman in manner as hereinafter is particularly mentioned and expressed Item I do Give and Devise unto my Friends William Newcomb of Southam aforesaid Mercer and Thomas Billington of Southam aforesaid Whitesmith and to their Heirs and Assigns All that my Messuage or Tenement Buildings Yards Gardens Orchard and appurtenances to the same belonging situate in Southam aforesaid and also all those several Closes or Inclosed Grounds Meadows Lands Hereditaments and premises with the appurtenances now occupied or enjoyed with the said Messuage or Tenement and lately purchased by me of and from John Newcomb Gentleman since deceased Together with all Buildings Trees Mounds Fences Privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or appertaining To Have and To Hold the same Messuage Closes Lands Hereditaments and premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billington their Heirs and Assigns To the use and behoof of the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billington their Heirs and Assigns for ever So and for the several uses behoofs trusts ends interests and purposes hereinafter mentioned expressed and declared of and concerning the same that is to say upon Trust and Confidence that they the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billington or the Survivor of them his Heirs or Assigns do and shall as soon as conveniently may be after my decease by Lease Demise or Mortgage of the same premises so Devised to them as aforesaid for any term or number of years or of any part or parts thereof raise and buy the sum of one Thousand two Hundred Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain and do and shall after deducting all Expences attending the raising the same and the Journeys trouble loss of time and Expences of my said Trustees In the first place pay off and discharge all my just Debts which I shall owe at the time of my decease and the Expences of or attending my Funeral and probate of this my Will and in the next place do and shall pay unto my said Son Nathaniel Arnold the sum of Six Hundred Pounds part thereof in satisfaction of the said sum of Six Hundred Pounds arising from me to him as aforesaid and unto my said Son Samuel Arnold the sum of Two Hundred Pounds other part thereof in satisfaction of the said sum of Two Hundred Pounds owing from me to him as aforesaid and all Interest which shall be due for the said last mentioned sum of Two Hundred Pounds and unto my said Son Samuel Arnold the further sum of one Hundred Pounds other part thereof within twelve months next after my decease and which said sum of one Hundred Pounds I do hereby declare shall be and is in satisfaction of a Bond Debt of one Hundred Pounds and Interest which I became Security for and joined in with my said Son Samuel to one Atkins of Radford Semele in the County of Warwick Yeoman and unto my said Son Samuel Arnold the further sum of Six Hundred Pounds other part of the said sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Pounds within Twelve Months next after the decease of my said Wife Elizabeth Arnold and I do direct that the Interest of the said last mentioned sum of Two Hundred Pounds shall be paid unto my son Nathaniel Arnold his Executors and Administrators until the same shall become payable as aforesaid [unto my Daughter Elizabeth Jordan and Martha Cook five pounds apiece other part thereof] and do and shall pay and apply the residue and remainder of the said principal sum of one Thousand two Hundred Pounds (if any) and all Interest to become due for the same unto and to the use of my Grandson Nathaniel Arnold Son of my said Son Nathaniel Arnold in manner and at the times hereinafter mentioned and subject to the raising the said sum of one Thousand two Hundred Pounds in manner as aforesaid and the Interest thereof upon Trust that they the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billington the survivor of them his Heirs or Assigns do and shall by and out of the Rents Issues and profits of the same premises well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto my said Wife Elizabeth Arnold and her assigns the yearly and every year for and during the term of her natural Life one annuity yearly Rent or sum of Twenty Pounds to be paid and payable to her by two equal half yearly payments in every year the first payment to commence immediately on my decease and subject as aforesaid upon Trust to permit my said Son Nathaniel Arnold to receive the residue of the Rents Issues and profits of the same premises for and during the term of his natural Life and immediately from and after the decease of my said Wife and Son Nathaniel Arnold upon trust that they the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billington or the survivor of them his Heirs or assigns do and shall as soon as conveniently may be sell and dispose of the said Messuage Closes Lands Hereditaments and premises now? Devised to them and their Heirs and assigns as aforesaid to such person or persons as shall be willing to become purchaser or purchasers thereof and for the most money and best price or prices which can or may be had or gotten for the same and do and shall pay and apply the moneys arising from such Sale or Sales together with the Rents and profits received or becoming due until such Sale or Sales in manner and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned that is to say after deducting their own Costs Charges loss of time Journies and Expences attending the same and after payment of the money principal and Interest which shall or may be raised on the same by my said Trustees by way of Mortgage do and shall pay the sum of Eighty Pounds part thereof unto and to the use and behoof of John Samuel Elizabeth and Martha Arnold Children of my said son Samuel Arnold equally to be divided between them share and share alike at their respective ages of twenty four years with Interest in the mean time after the rate of Four Pounds per cent per annum towards their maintenance and Education and in case any or either of them shall depart this life before his her or their share or shares shall become payable as aforesaid the share or shares of him her or them so dying shall go to and be paid to the Survivors or Survivor of them equally at the times and in the manner their original share or shares as hereinbefore directed to be payable with Interest as aforesaid the sum of one Hundred Pounds other part thereof unto my Grand Daughter Mary Jordan one of the Daughters of my Daughter Elizabeth Jordan the Wife of William Jordan of Marton in the said County yeoman at the age of Twenty four years with Interest in the mean time at four pounds per cent per annum towards her maintenance and Education the sum of Five Hundred pounds other part thereof unto and to the use of my Grandson Nathaniel Arnold Son of my Son Nathaniel Arnold the sum of Three Hundred Pounds other part thereof unto and to the use of my Grandson William Arnold on other of the Sons of my said Son Nathaniel Arnold the sum of one Hundred Pounds other part thereof unto and to the use of my Grand Daughter Mary Arnold Daughter of my said Son Nathaniel Arnold the sum of one Hundred Pounds other part thereof unto and to the use of my Grand Daughter Elizabeth Arnold one other of the Daughters of my said Son Nathaniel Arnold which said several sums I do direct shall be paid to my said Grand Children Nathaniel William Mary and Elizabeth Arnold Children of my said Son Nathaniel Arnold together with the moneys before limitted to be paid to my said Grand son Nathaniel Arnold at their Respective ages of Twenty four years with Interest at four pounds per cent per annum in the mean time towards their maintenance and Education and in case any or either of them shall dye before his her or their moneys shall become payable as aforesaid Then the share or shares of him her or them so dying shall be paid to the Survivors or Survivor of them equally at the times and in the manner their original shares as hereinbefore directed to be payable as aforesaid with Interest as aforesaid and the residue of the moneys arising from such Sale or Sales as aforesaid do and shall pay and apply the same unot and to the use and behoof of any said Grandson Nathaniel Arnold the Son of my said Son Nathaniel Arnold at his age of Twenty four years with Interest in the mean time Provided always and I do hereby will order and direct that the Receipt and Receipts of my said Trustees for the purchase moneys for the Hereditaments and premises lately purchased of John Newcomb hereinbefore by me Devised and directed to be sold as aforesaid shall be a sufficient discharge and discharges to the purchaser or purchasers thereof and also that no purchaser or purchasers of the same premises or of any part or parts thereof shall be obliged to see to the application of the purchase moneys or be accountable or answerable for the misapplication or misapplication thereof or any part or parts thereof Item I do give and bequeath unto my said Son Samuel Arnold my Silver Tankard Item I do give and bequeath unto my said Son Nathaniel Arnold all and every the Rents and arrears of Rent whatsoever which shall be due and owing at my decease from him to me he Charging no Interest for the said sum of Six Hundred Pounds owing from me to him to my Executors to the time of my decease Item all the residue of my Effects and Personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever not hereinbefore by me disposed of I do give and bequeath unto my said Wife Elizabeth Arnold to her own use Item I do nominate constitute and appoint my said Wife and my said Friends the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billlington joint Executors of this my Will and I do hereby will order and direct that the said William Newcomb and Thomas Billington shall not nor shall either of them be answerable or accountable the one for the other or for the acts receipts neglects or defaults the sone of the other but each of them for his own acts only or for the deficiency or insufficiency of any Security to be taken by virtue of this my Will and also that they and each of them shall and may be and out of the premises respectively retain to and reimburse themselves all such Costs Charges and Expences loss of time or Journeys as they shall or may respectively expend sustain or be put unto in the execution of the Trusts hereby in them reposed and I do hereby revoke and make void all former and other Will and Wills by me at any time or times heretofore made and I do publish and declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said John Arnold the Testator have to the six first Sheets of this my Will contained in Seven Sheets of paper set my hand and to this Seventh and last Sheet my Hand and Seal this twenty fourth day of July in the year or our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty six

John Arnold

Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said John Arnold the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto severally subscribed our names as Witnesses

John Newcomb Hannah Jew servt to W Newcomb John Payne Clerk to W Newcomb

43 Words

[Proved 11 July 1787]

Executed 30 August 1787

Commentary

This is my reasoning for giving Nathaniel Arnold and Anne Claridge as John's parents:

1. This age at death given on John's monumental inscription agrees with the Stratford baptism.

2. The 1760 will of John Arnold the elder of Southam, farrier, mentions among his nephews and nieces John Arnold junior. The placement of John Arnold junior in the will makes it clear that he is one of the children of Nathaniel Arnold of Stratford, farrier. John Arnold the elder mentions no children in his will, and it appears that he describes himself as "the elder" to distinguish himself from his nephew John Arnold junior, who was thus presumably living in Southam.

3. John Arnold (junior)'s occupation and the names of his children are consistent with this filiation.

4. A Nathaniel Arnold and Anne Claridge were married in 1711 in Warwick St Mary. Although they are both described as "of this parish" in the marriage record, presumably they are the Nathaniel Arnold and Anne who had a son Nathaniel baptized in Southam in 1712. The couple appear to have moved to Stratford in 1712 or 1713, as their next son, Samuel, was baptized in Stratford in 1713.

References

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JM3H-DQV : accessed 5 December 2015), John Arnoll, 13 May 1716; citing HOLY TRINITY, STRATFORD ON AVON, WARWICK, ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,067,507.

John Arnold burial, Southam, Warwickshire parish register, General registers 1750 - 1812; digital image Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 March 2014) citing Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers; Roll: Engl/2/1018; Document Reference: DRO 50.

Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwickshire Jurors' Lists; Reference Number: QS76; Microfilms: PG3283, PG3284; digital images Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 March 2014)

Will of Richard Lyndon, Gentleman of Southam, Warwickshire (1772 Prerogative Court of Canterbury). National Archives PROB 11/981/163.