Snyder Family 2016 - Person Sheet
NameEdward Of Downside Strode 
Birth2 Apr 1629, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
Death28 Oct 1703, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
BurialThe Church, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
FatherWilliam Strode (1589-1666)
MotherJoanne Barnard (1607-1649)
Spouses
Birth1639, Bristol, Gloucester, England
Death1 Apr 1679, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
BurialThe Church, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
FatherJohn Gunning (~1600-1662)
MotherElizabeth Barker (~1610-1669)
Marriage1658, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
ChildrenEdward (1673-1697)
Notes for Edward Of Downside Strode
720"While he did this, he was not the only member (of the family) who openly aided Monmouth. William's brother, Edward Strode of Downside, gave this Royal Rebel one hundred guineas. The gift of these guineas was not the only aid that Edward rendered. After the dreadful battle of Sedgmore, Somerset County, Monmouth fled to Shepton Mallet on the 6th day of July 1686. His trusy friend, Edward Strode, at the risk of his own life and fortune, gave the unfortunate fugitive shelter at Downside for the night. Monmouth presented Edward Strode with his brace of pistols as a token of gratitude for the loyalty shown him.
"Retribution came thick and fast for the rebels. Colonel Kirke with a large band of cavalry was sent to Somersetshire to 'teach the rebels a lesson.' Kirke and his forces extorted large sums of money from those that were able to pay. Edward Strode of Downside was among this group. His brother, William must have been able to buy his pardon. The accused who were poor were sentenced without trial and hanged.
"But King James II, feeling that many rich delinquents had escaped for money, sent Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys into the West County. He was the most diabolic judge that ever sat on the bench. Jeffreys was a murderous circuit judge who conducted what has become known as the Bloody Assize. Upward of 300 persons were executed after short trials; many were whipped, imprisoned and fined, and nearly 1,000 were sent as slaves to American plantations. Judge Jeffreys was rewarded by King James II with the post of lord high chancellor. After King James abdicated, the chancellor was committed to the Tower, where he died in disgrace.
"Edward Strode who gave Monmouth one hundred guineas and provided shelter while he was on the run, was granted a pardon, solely through his ability to pay for it (reportedly 40 Pounds). Perry (Octavia J. Perry in A Saga of Strouds and Strodes, Deford and Co., Baltimore, Maryland, 1966, p 45) says: 'Bernard Strode, the fifth son of William and Joan Barnard Strode, was beheaded in the Bloody Assize.' There is American tradition that Barnard was beheaded but full substantiation is lacking. On 10th March 1686 an amnesty or proclamation of pardon was issued for all those involved in the rebellion led by Monmouth.
"Obviously, Edward Strode of Downside was heavily involved in the Monmouth led rebellion of 1685. But he survived the times and remained at Downside, undoubtedly because of his wealth. This is contrary to information in the book by Perry and perpetuated by other Strode descendants. She suggests that he fled to France and/or Holland with his children and sickly wife and eventually to the colonies. Elston does not make this error.
"Photos taken in the Rectory of St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Shepton Mallet in 1986 provide proof to the contrary. There are numerous plaques and busts of the generosity of the Strodes. Two in particular are important in tracing Edward's (1630-1703) family. The first is a plaque in the Rectory stating 'Memory of Joan (Goninge) Strode, wife of edward Strode. Mrs. Joan Strode of Downside, England who had by him 10 children, 5 sons and 5 daughters of which 4 of them lyeth here underneath intered by her to wit: William, Edward, Edward, and Mary. The other six children are now living with their father to wit: Edward, John, Elizabeth, Johanna, Jane and Mercy. She (Joan) died 1st of April 1679 in the 40th year of her age.'
"There is another important plaque in the Shepton-Mallet parish church that says 'Here Relieth Edward Strode of Downside -- he departed this life the 23rd of October 1703 at the age of 73 years.'
"Still another plaque states 'Strode Bread Charity Jan. 23, 1699. Edward Strode by his will established the charity and Elizabeth, his daughter, by her will added to the fund; Rents of Farms at Winsor Hill (Downside), Sun Inn and Cottage, Townsend, Mendip and the annual dividend of L1407.16.11 at Consolidated Bank.'
"In Elston's Vol. II there is a chart that supplies basic information on William (1593-1666) and on Edward's (1630-1703) children. Edward's will abstracted by Mr. Robert Massey at the request of Elston and showed the will was dated 24 September 1697 at Shepton Mallet. Elizabeth, his unmarried daughter, was executrix. The will was proved in London 24 January 1703/04. Edward's will mentions son John and 4 daughters and their children. More importantly it says 'my son, Edward, deceased.' Thus Edward must have written his will sometime after Edward (born about 1665), our ancestor, died enroute to the New World with his family of small children.
"In Elizabeth Strode's will of 1715, there is mention made of her three sisters and their children, but no mention of Edward or John (her brothers). Elizabeth must have retained the rebellious ways of her father and other Strodes. Mention is made of her non-conformist ways and activities.
"The well documented will of Edward Strode and his daughter Elizabeth plus the inscriptions in place as of 1986 in the Shepton Mallet church identifies Edward's family. The will of Edward dated 24 September 1697 gives us positive proof that his son Edward was deceased prior to the writing of the will. Tradition in the U.S. has been that Edward died in 1703. The documented history is much more reliable than word of mouth tradition.
"The generosity of the Strode family of Shepton Mallet was initiated in the early 1600's and continued for about a century. There is a plaque at the rectory that recognizes the 'Strode School Charity.' Founded by George Strode, clothier of Shepton Mallet in County of Somerset in 1627, May 14. The objects of the Charity are the education of Poor children of the Parish of Shepton Mallet, and the Relief of Poor Widows to be nominated Alms women of the Charity by the Trustees. Rectorial tithes of parish of Meare in County Somerset, Annual rent of Globe land at Meare and annual rent at Turbury land at Meare.' George was a brother of William and an uncle of Edward of Downside."
1. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM7-ZW)
Born: 26 May 1659 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 21 May 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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2. Sex Name
M William STRODE (AFN:9BM7-XQ)
Born: 8 Jul 1660 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
Died: Bef 1679 Place:
Buried: 24 Mar 1661 Place: , Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
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3. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:1248-1FJ)
Born: Abt 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Bef 1663 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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4. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:GZXL-72)
Born: 7 Nov 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 1676 Place: , , , England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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5. Sex Name
F Elizabeth STRODE (AFN:9BM8-2D)
Born: 26 Jun 1665 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 9 Aug 1715 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, Eng. (will Pr.), (died Unm.)
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6. Sex Name
F Joanna STRODE (AFN:9BM8-3K)
Born: Abt 1671 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 26 Nov 1687 Place: Of Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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7. Sex Name
F Jane STRODE (AFN:9BM8-4Q)
Born: Abt 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Aft 20 1712 Mar Place: , , Of Somerset, England
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8. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM8-17)
Born: 7 Feb 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 24 Sep 1697 Place: On A Ship, To America
Buried: Place: , , At Sea, On Paysay Ship
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9. Sex Name
F Mercy STRODE (AFN:9BM8-5W)
Born: Abt 1674 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Apr 1722 Place: , , , England
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10. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:9BM8-78)
Born: 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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11. Sex Name
M John STRODE (AFN:9BM8-63)
Born: Oct 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Sep 1697 Place: , , , England
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12. Sex Name
M Samuel STRODE (AFN:1248-1HX)
Born: Abt 1676 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
"Retribution came thick and fast for the rebels. Colonel Kirke with a large band of cavalry was sent to Somersetshire to 'teach the rebels a lesson.' Kirke and his forces extorted large sums of money from those that were able to pay. Edward Strode of Downside was among this group. His brother, William must have been able to buy his pardon. The accused who were poor were sentenced without trial and hanged.
"But King James II, feeling that many rich delinquents had escaped for money, sent Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys into the West County. He was the most diabolic judge that ever sat on the bench. Jeffreys was a murderous circuit judge who conducted what has become known as the Bloody Assize. Upward of 300 persons were executed after short trials; many were whipped, imprisoned and fined, and nearly 1,000 were sent as slaves to American plantations. Judge Jeffreys was rewarded by King James II with the post of lord high chancellor. After King James abdicated, the chancellor was committed to the Tower, where he died in disgrace.
"Edward Strode who gave Monmouth one hundred guineas and provided shelter while he was on the run, was granted a pardon, solely through his ability to pay for it (reportedly 40 Pounds). Perry (Octavia J. Perry in A Saga of Strouds and Strodes, Deford and Co., Baltimore, Maryland, 1966, p 45) says: 'Bernard Strode, the fifth son of William and Joan Barnard Strode, was beheaded in the Bloody Assize.' There is American tradition that Barnard was beheaded but full substantiation is lacking. On 10th March 1686 an amnesty or proclamation of pardon was issued for all those involved in the rebellion led by Monmouth.
"Obviously, Edward Strode of Downside was heavily involved in the Monmouth led rebellion of 1685. But he survived the times and remained at Downside, undoubtedly because of his wealth. This is contrary to information in the book by Perry and perpetuated by other Strode descendants. She suggests that he fled to France and/or Holland with his children and sickly wife and eventually to the colonies. Elston does not make this error.
"Photos taken in the Rectory of St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Shepton Mallet in 1986 provide proof to the contrary. There are numerous plaques and busts of the generosity of the Strodes. Two in particular are important in tracing Edward's (1630-1703) family. The first is a plaque in the Rectory stating 'Memory of Joan (Goninge) Strode, wife of edward Strode. Mrs. Joan Strode of Downside, England who had by him 10 children, 5 sons and 5 daughters of which 4 of them lyeth here underneath intered by her to wit: William, Edward, Edward, and Mary. The other six children are now living with their father to wit: Edward, John, Elizabeth, Johanna, Jane and Mercy. She (Joan) died 1st of April 1679 in the 40th year of her age.'
"There is another important plaque in the Shepton-Mallet parish church that says 'Here Relieth Edward Strode of Downside -- he departed this life the 23rd of October 1703 at the age of 73 years.'
"Still another plaque states 'Strode Bread Charity Jan. 23, 1699. Edward Strode by his will established the charity and Elizabeth, his daughter, by her will added to the fund; Rents of Farms at Winsor Hill (Downside), Sun Inn and Cottage, Townsend, Mendip and the annual dividend of L1407.16.11 at Consolidated Bank.'
"In Elston's Vol. II there is a chart that supplies basic information on William (1593-1666) and on Edward's (1630-1703) children. Edward's will abstracted by Mr. Robert Massey at the request of Elston and showed the will was dated 24 September 1697 at Shepton Mallet. Elizabeth, his unmarried daughter, was executrix. The will was proved in London 24 January 1703/04. Edward's will mentions son John and 4 daughters and their children. More importantly it says 'my son, Edward, deceased.' Thus Edward must have written his will sometime after Edward (born about 1665), our ancestor, died enroute to the New World with his family of small children.
"In Elizabeth Strode's will of 1715, there is mention made of her three sisters and their children, but no mention of Edward or John (her brothers). Elizabeth must have retained the rebellious ways of her father and other Strodes. Mention is made of her non-conformist ways and activities.
"The well documented will of Edward Strode and his daughter Elizabeth plus the inscriptions in place as of 1986 in the Shepton Mallet church identifies Edward's family. The will of Edward dated 24 September 1697 gives us positive proof that his son Edward was deceased prior to the writing of the will. Tradition in the U.S. has been that Edward died in 1703. The documented history is much more reliable than word of mouth tradition.
"The generosity of the Strode family of Shepton Mallet was initiated in the early 1600's and continued for about a century. There is a plaque at the rectory that recognizes the 'Strode School Charity.' Founded by George Strode, clothier of Shepton Mallet in County of Somerset in 1627, May 14. The objects of the Charity are the education of Poor children of the Parish of Shepton Mallet, and the Relief of Poor Widows to be nominated Alms women of the Charity by the Trustees. Rectorial tithes of parish of Meare in County Somerset, Annual rent of Globe land at Meare and annual rent at Turbury land at Meare.' George was a brother of William and an uncle of Edward of Downside."
1. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM7-ZW)
Born: 26 May 1659 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 21 May 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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2. Sex Name
M William STRODE (AFN:9BM7-XQ)
Born: 8 Jul 1660 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
Died: Bef 1679 Place:
Buried: 24 Mar 1661 Place: , Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
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3. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:1248-1FJ)
Born: Abt 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Bef 1663 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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4. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:GZXL-72)
Born: 7 Nov 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 1676 Place: , , , England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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5. Sex Name
F Elizabeth STRODE (AFN:9BM8-2D)
Born: 26 Jun 1665 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 9 Aug 1715 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, Eng. (will Pr.), (died Unm.)
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6. Sex Name
F Joanna STRODE (AFN:9BM8-3K)
Born: Abt 1671 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 26 Nov 1687 Place: Of Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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7. Sex Name
F Jane STRODE (AFN:9BM8-4Q)
Born: Abt 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Aft 20 1712 Mar Place: , , Of Somerset, England
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8. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM8-17)
Born: 7 Feb 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 24 Sep 1697 Place: On A Ship, To America
Buried: Place: , , At Sea, On Paysay Ship
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9. Sex Name
F Mercy STRODE (AFN:9BM8-5W)
Born: Abt 1674 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Apr 1722 Place: , , , England
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10. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:9BM8-78)
Born: 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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11. Sex Name
M John STRODE (AFN:9BM8-63)
Born: Oct 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Sep 1697 Place: , , , England
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12. Sex Name
M Samuel STRODE (AFN:1248-1HX)
Born: Abt 1676 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Notes for Joan (Spouse 1)
aka: Joan Goninge
1. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM7-ZW)
Born: 26 May 1659 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 21 May 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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2. Sex Name
M William STRODE (AFN:9BM7-XQ)
Born: 8 Jul 1660 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
Died: Bef 1679 Place:
Buried: 24 Mar 1661 Place: , Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
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3. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:1248-1FJ)
Born: Abt 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Bef 1663 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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4. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:GZXL-72)
Born: 7 Nov 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 1676 Place: , , , England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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5. Sex Name
F Elizabeth STRODE (AFN:9BM8-2D)
Born: 26 Jun 1665 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 9 Aug 1715 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, Eng. (will Pr.), (died Unm.)
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6. Sex Name
F Joanna STRODE (AFN:9BM8-3K)
Born: Abt 1671 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 26 Nov 1687 Place: Of Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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7. Sex Name
F Jane STRODE (AFN:9BM8-4Q)
Born: Abt 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Aft 20 1712 Mar Place: , , Of Somerset, England
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8. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM8-17)
Born: 7 Feb 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 24 Sep 1697 Place: On A Ship, To America
Buried: Place: , , At Sea, On Paysay Ship
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9. Sex Name
F Mercy STRODE (AFN:9BM8-5W)
Born: Abt 1674 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Apr 1722 Place: , , , England
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10. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:9BM8-78)
Born: 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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11. Sex Name
M John STRODE (AFN:9BM8-63)
Born: Oct 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Sep 1697 Place: , , , England
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12. Sex Name
M Samuel STRODE (AFN:1248-1HX)
Born: Abt 1676 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
1. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM7-ZW)
Born: 26 May 1659 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 21 May 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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2. Sex Name
M William STRODE (AFN:9BM7-XQ)
Born: 8 Jul 1660 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
Died: Bef 1679 Place:
Buried: 24 Mar 1661 Place: , Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, England
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3. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:1248-1FJ)
Born: Abt 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Bef 1663 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England
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4. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:GZXL-72)
Born: 7 Nov 1661 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 1676 Place: , , , England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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5. Sex Name
F Elizabeth STRODE (AFN:9BM8-2D)
Born: 26 Jun 1665 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 9 Aug 1715 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, Eng. (will Pr.), (died Unm.)
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6. Sex Name
F Joanna STRODE (AFN:9BM8-3K)
Born: Abt 1671 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 26 Nov 1687 Place: Of Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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7. Sex Name
F Jane STRODE (AFN:9BM8-4Q)
Born: Abt 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Aft 20 1712 Mar Place: , , Of Somerset, England
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8. Sex Name
M Edward STRODE (AFN:9BM8-17)
Born: 7 Feb 1673 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: 24 Sep 1697 Place: On A Ship, To America
Buried: Place: , , At Sea, On Paysay Ship
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9. Sex Name
F Mercy STRODE (AFN:9BM8-5W)
Born: Abt 1674 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Apr 1722 Place: , , , England
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10. Sex Name
F Mary STRODE (AFN:9BM8-78)
Born: 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Buried: 23 Apr 1676 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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11. Sex Name
M John STRODE (AFN:9BM8-63)
Born: Oct 1675 Place: Of Shepton Malle, Somerset, England
Christened: 13 Oct 1675 Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died: Sep 1697 Place: , , , England
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12. Sex Name
M Samuel STRODE (AFN:1248-1HX)
Born: Abt 1676 Place: Downside, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England