Thomas Pope was born in about 1580 of Banbury. He married Jane Berdiswith 16 October 1569 in Banbury. His occupation was butcher. Jane died before Thomas, as he is listed as a widower at his death. Thomas died and was buried 11 November 1614 in Banbury, leaving a will.

Thomas Pope, butcher, of Banbury, Deed of Gift dated 14 January 1602/3, buried 11 November 1614.

To my son Seth Pope, all my messuage in Banbury and three leyes of pasture in Neithrop, and also one messuage situate without St. Johns Barre, now in the occupation of Richard Hewes, and all goods, tex, saving only 45.

Witnesses: Edward Wisdome; Willm. Bell, scr.
 

Thomas and Jane had the following children:
 

1. Richard, christened 26 November 1570 in Banbury.
 

2. Sheth, christened 3 March 1572 in Banbury; married Alice Cowlye 31 October 1603 in Banbury.
 

3. Anne, christened 8 January 1575 in Banbury.
 

4. Mylicent, christened 8 January 1575 in Banbury.
 

5. Richard, christened 11 March 1578 in Banbury; married Anne Ladkyns 25 April 1604 in Banbury; buried 17 November 1644 in Banbury.
 

6. Elizabeth, christened 16 January 1581 in Banbury; married Thomas Neal 30 April1604 in Banbury; buried 18 May 1632 in Banbury.
 
 

SOURCES: Banbury parish register; IGI; Banbury Wills and Inventories; Banbury Corporation Records: Tudor and Stuart.
 
 

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