Charles Barcroft

Not a known child of John Barcroft, of Little Bowling, Gent.

Charles Barcroft

• Born 1609 in London, England
• Died 23 Sep 1661 in Isle of Wight, Colony of Virginia
• Husband of Dorothy Crosby — married 20 Feb 1633 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

One of the records from this merge had the surname spelled Bearcroft, born 1609 in London, London, England.

Biography

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• Charles Barcroft
• Born: 1609 London, England Married: 20 Feb 1632/33 Dorothy Crosby Died: 1663 VA
• Parents: John Barcroft & Unknown

Charles Barcroft married 1st Dorothy Crosbie on 20 Feb 1632/33 at St. Olave's of Southwark in London. She was the daughter of John Crosbie of St. Albans in Hertfordshire. She apparently died a short time after the birth of her daughter Elizabeth. history of Southwark

Charles Barcroft married second ca 1634-36 Elizabeth. In Calendar of State Papers: Colonial America and the West Indies 1675-6, Addenda 1574-1674 p. 83, #189 an entry for 8 March 1639 about "Elizabeth, wife of Charles Barcroft of Old Ford, Middlesex" to the effect that in August 1636 her husband abandoned his trade in London and went to Virginia "where he yet lives." The entry goes on to note that "his brother John Barcroft was there deceased" and that Charles Barcroft "merchant" was sending her yearly expenses. On his departure for Virginia, she had gone to live with her father and mother at Whitechapel where she stayed about a year. The entry concluded that "she denies any unlawful familiarity with John Barcroft, Thomas Bulkeley, or any other lewd person."

Charles Barcroft married a third wife named Magdalen ca 1640.

• 10 Feb 1637 - Charles Barcroft granted 300 acres in Isle of Wight Co VA. on Pagen Shore. [was an early shipping point. Barcroft's patent was undoubtedly related to his activities as a factor of the Vintner Company. Tending to confirm his status as a Vintner is a deposition of 24 Feb 1655 on behalf of Ascanius Hickes, Vintner of London, concerning the debts of Charles Barcroft, "late of London but now living in Virginia" - Coldham.]
• 17 June 1647 - Elizabeth Barcroft granted 1200 acres IoW Co. this was his daughter Mr Barcroft claims land for importing Charles Barcroft for the 4th time.
• 12 March 1654 - Charles Barcroft makes his will and leaves his property to his son William and wife Magdalen. Chapman 1 3
• 23 Sept 1661 - administration on Charles Barcroft's estate granted to his son-in-law George Moore. [George Moore had married Jame daughter of Charles Barcroft.

Information based on research of Dr B C Holtzclaw and further analysis by Dr. Barry Hayes

Notes

'America and West Indies: Addenda 1639', in Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 9, 1675-1676 and Addenda 1574-1674, ed. W Noel Sainsbury (London, 1893), pp. 82-84. British History Online http://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/colonial/america-... [accessed 6 September 2020].

1639, March 8. 189. Answers of Elizabeth, wife of Charles Barcroft of Old Ford, Middlesex, to articles objected against her by the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesiastical. In August 1636 her husband left off his trade in London and went into Virginia, where he yet lives, upon occasion that John Barcroft, his brother and factor there was deceased, her husband having divers debts and goods owing to him, where he traded as a merchant; and that he left no competent estate in money, &c., but has yearly sent this respondent commodities from Virginia to make money of and maintain herself in good fashion and reputation. Upon the departure of her husband she went to reside with her father and mother at Whitechapel, where she stayed about a year, but denies that she entertained any unlawful familiarity with John Barcroft, Thomas Bulkeley, or other lewd persons. 10 pp. Damaged by damp. [Dom. Chas. I., Vol. 214, No. 71.]

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Per Virginia Immigrants 1623-66 (Ancestry.Com): Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight, paid the passage of Henry Butler in 1637. This was probably recorded 3-5 years after passage was paid at the time a headright claim was made by Charles.

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Surry Co., VA Records

Feb. 1655 - Eliza. Bannister, Robert Hill and Charles Borecraft upon petition of Robert Webb were appointed his guardians. They desire to be released. Wit: Wm Butts, Thomas Dimmett, Rice Williams.

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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE Quarterly Historical Magazine Vol. VII. April, 1899. No. 4

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY RECORDS

Deed of Charles Barecroft to his wife Magdalen and son William, 10 April, 1657.

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Vital Records: Virginia Vital Records #1, 1600s-1800s

Virginia Land Records, Isle of Wight County Deeds and Other Records, Page 191

Timothy Fenn, October 10, 1642, 300 acres Beg'g &c on a parcel of land in the tenure of Charles Barcroft.

Virginia Land Records, Isle of Wight County Deeds and Other Records, Page 186

Charles Barcroft, Feb. 10, 1637, 350 acres Lying behind the Pagan shore Adjoining the lands of Christopher Reynolds.

Virginia Will Records, Early Wills and Deeds, Isle of Wight County, Page 207

Charles Barcroft to W. Magdalin and William Barcroft, all of his lands and personalty, April 10th, 1654

(Different Item on same page)

...Jury, on July 28th, 1658, to determine whether 900 acres belonged to Major Nicholas Hill or to Jno Snollock. Awarded to Hill.

Thomas Lewis, mark; St. Mount Wells, Edward Pryne, mark; Peter Bedford, Thomas Chivers, mark; Robert Kea, Thomas Taberer, Robert Bird, mark; Francis Ingland, mark; Charles Bancroft [sic], Edward Wickins, Edward Bickinoe. Signature of 7, mark by 5.

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Genealogical Records: Virginia Colonial Records, 1600s-1700s (NOTE: These are immigrants whose passage was paid by someone)

Steers, Robt, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Mathews, Rich, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Lucas, Rich., 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Gradin, Edw., 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Cousens, James, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Butler, Henry, 1637 by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Banton, Wm, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Barcroft, Charles, 1650, by Anthony Fulgain, _______ Co.

Barcroft, Charles, 1650, by John Mangor, _______ Co.

(NOTE: Regarding the last two entries, it seemed to be a common practice for later trips to England, that upon the return voyage, someone would pay passage to secure another headright claim. It seemed to be a common way to "beat the system"

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Family History: Lineages of Hereditary Society Members, 1600s-1900s

Seventeenth Century Colonial Ancestors, 1979-88, Supplement II, Page 3

Barcroft, Charles (1637-61) VA, m. Magdalin - -, Land patent.

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Family History: Lineages of Hereditary Society Members, 1600s-1900s

TX Society, Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, Ancestor Lineages, Page 11

Barcroft, Charles, b. ca. 1616, d. before 23 September 1661, Isle of Wight Co., VA; m. Magdalin- -aft. 1654. Living when he made will.

SERVICE: Land patent 1637. Transported persons 1647. VA

Settler

References

• London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P71/OLA/009 AncestryImage Name: Charles Barcrofte Gender: Male Record Type: Christening (Baptism) Baptism Date: 5 Mar 1608-1609 Baptism Place: St Olave, Bermondsey, Southwark, Surrey, England Father: Jo Barcrofte Register Type: Parish Register
• Source: Faculty Office Marriage Licences 1543-1700, Page 27, College of Arms, Britain, Marriage Licences: "Charles Barcroft, of St Olave, Southwark, Surrey, Merchant Taylor, Bachelor, 23, & Dorothie Crosby, Spinster, 15, daughter of John Crosby, late of St Alban's, Hertfordshire, Gentleman, deceased; with consent of her mother Mary Crosby, of same, Widow; at parish church of St Alban's aforesaid." https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/COA/MARRLICENCE/00...
• London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P93/MRY1/001. AncestryImage Name: Charles Barought [Charles Barcroft] Gender: Male Record Type: Marriage Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1634 Marriage Place: St Mary, Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, England Spouse: Elizabeth Wood Register Type: Parish Register
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NP1H-5PD : 24 March 2020), Charles Bearcroft in entry for Elizabeth Bearcroft, 1635.
• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N55P-14K : 24 March 2020), Charles Barcroft in entry for Susanna Barcroft, 1636.
• “Charles Barcroft”
• “Williams of Isle of Wight”
• “James Sampson & Elizabeth Barcroft”
• “George Moore & Jane Barcroft”
• ”Barcroft Family Records, An account of the family in England and the descendants of Ambrose Barcroft”. “key chart ... Barcroft families in England” AncestryImage no Charles Barcroft is listed
• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LBKY-353
• “ Descendants of Charles Barcroft, 1609 - abt 1663; Outline Format”
• Greer, George Cabel. Early Virginia Immigrants 1623-1666. Richmond, VA, USA: W. C. Hill Printing Co., 1912. Name: Charles Barcroft Arrived By: 1650 Sponsors: John Mangor Residence Place: Virginia Reference: Early Virginia Immigrants; 1623–1666 B AncestryImage
• GREER, GEORGE CABELL. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Richmond [Va.]: W.C. Hill Printing Co., 1912, 376p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1978. Repr. 1982. AncestryImage Name: Charles Barcroft Arrival year: 1650 Arrival Place: Virginia Primary Immigrant: Barcroft, Charles.
• https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/e/r/Tim-O-Herrick/GENE1-0033.html New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635. Vol 1, A-F. “John Barcroft.” Page 91 - 92.AncestryImage

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GEDCOM Note

Charles BEARCROFT (RIN: 00388) was born 1609 in North Middlesex, London, England. He married Dorothy CROSBY in St. Olave's Par., Southwark, Surrey, Eng. He died 1663 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Dorothy CROSBY (RIN: 01283), daughter of John CROSBY and Mary HALSEY , was born 1617 in Windridge,,Hertfordshire,England. She died 1654 in Isle Of Wright, Virginia.

Children of Charles BEARCROFT and Dorothy CROSBY are: 1. Elizabeth BARCROFT (RIN: 00315), b. 1630 See James SAMPSON & Elizabeth BARCROFT 2. Jane BARCROFT (RIN: 00316), b. abt. 1624 See George MOORE & Jane BARCROFT 3. William BEARCROFT (RIN: 00389), b. 1640 Marriage/Union Events for Charles BEARCROFT\Dorothy CROSBY:

_FREL: Natural _MREL: Natural _FREL: Natural _MREL: Natural _FREL: Natural _MREL: Natural Notes for Charles BEARCROFT:

Birth: 1609 in North Middlesex, London, England. .
Death: 1663 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Notes for Dorothy CROSBY:

Birth: 1617 in Windridge,,Hertfordshire,England. .
Death: 1654 in Isle Of Wright, Virginia. Sources for Dorothy CROSBY:

Public Member Trees, Database online.Record for William Bearcroft Notes for William BEARCROFT:

Birth: 1640 in Isle Of Wright, Virginia. .
Sources for William BEARCROFT:

Public Member Trees, Database online.Record for William Bearcroft Index

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From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 J

From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. Non-standard gedcom data: 1 _IFLAGS 0

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Life Sketch

Charles BEARCROFT (RIN: 00388) was born 1609 in North Middlesex, London, England. He married Dorothy CROSBY in St. Olave's Par., Southwark, Surrey, Eng. He died 1663 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Dorothy CROSBY (RIN: 01283), daughter of John CROSBY and Mary HALSEY , was born 1617 in Windridge,,Hertfordshire,England. She died 1654 in Isle Of Wright, Virginia.

Children of Charles BEARCROFT and Dorothy CROSBY are:
1. Elizabeth BARCROFT (RIN: 00315), b. 1630 See James SAMPSON & Elizabeth BARCROFT 2. Jane BARCROFT (RIN: 00316), b. abt. 1624 See George MOORE & Jane BARCROFT 3. William BEARCROFT (RIN: 00389), b. 1640 Marriage/Union Events for Charles BEARCROFT\Dorothy CROSBY:

_FREL: Natural _MREL: Natural _FREL: Natural _MREL: Natural _FREL: Natural _MREL: Natural Notes for Charles BEARCROFT:

Birth: 1609 in North Middlesex, London, England. .
Death: 1663 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Notes for Dorothy CROSBY:

Birth: 1617 in Windridge,,Hertfordshire,England. .
Death: 1654 in Isle Of Wright, Virginia. Sources for Dorothy CROSBY:

Public Member Trees, Database online.Record for William Bearcroft Notes for William BEARCROFT:

Birth: 1640 in Isle Of Wright, Virginia. .
Sources for William BEARCROFT:

Public Member Trees, Database online.Record for William Bearcroft Index About Charles Barcroft Per Virginia Immigrants 1623-66 (Ancestry.Com): Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight, paid the passage of Henry Butler in 1637. This was probably recorded 3-5 years after passage was paid at the time a headright claim was made by Charles.

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Surry Co., VA Records

Feb. 1655 - Eliza. Bannister, Robert Hill and Charles Borecraft upon petition of Robert Webb were appointed his guardians. They desire to be released. Wit: Wm Butts, Thomas Dimmett, Rice Williams.

______________________________________________

WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE Quarterly Historical Magazine Vol. VII. April, 1899. No. 4

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY RECORDS

Deed of Charles Barecroft to his wife Magdalen and son William, 10 April, 1657.

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Vital Records: Virginia Vital Records #1, 1600s-1800s

Virginia Land Records, Isle of Wight County Deeds and Other Records, Page 191

Timothy Fenn, October 10, 1642, 300 acres Beg'g &c on a parcel of land in the tenure of Charles Barcroft.

Virginia Land Records, Isle of Wight County Deeds and Other Records, Page 186

Charles Barcroft, Feb. 10, 1637, 350 acres Lying behind the Pagan shore Adjoining the lands of Christopher Reynolds.

Virginia Will Records, Early Wills and Deeds, Isle of Wight County, Page 207

Charles Barcroft to W. Magdalin and William Barcroft, all of his lands and personalty, April 10th, 1654

(Different Item on same page)

...Jury, on July 28th, 1658, to determine whether 900 acres belonged to Major Nicholas Hill or to Jno Snollock. Awarded to Hill.

Thomas Lewis, mark; St. Mount Wells, Edward Pryne, mark; Peter Bedford, Thomas Chivers, mark; Robert Kea, Thomas Taberer, Robert Bird, mark; Francis Ingland, mark; Charles Bancroft [sic], Edward Wickins, Edward Bickinoe. Signature of 7, mark by 5.

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Genealogical Records: Virginia Colonial Records, 1600s-1700s (NOTE: These are immigrants whose passage was paid by someone)

Steers, Robt, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Mathews, Rich, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Lucas, Rich., 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Gradin, Edw., 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Cousens, James, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Butler, Henry, 1637 by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Banton, Wm, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight Co.

Barcroft, Charles, 1650, by Anthony Fulgain, _______ Co.

Barcroft, Charles, 1650, by John Mangor, _______ Co.

(NOTE: Regarding the last two entries, it seemed to be a common practice for later trips to England, that upon the return voyage, someone would pay passage to secure another headright claim. It seemed to be a common way to "beat the system"

_______________________________________

Family History: Lineages of Hereditary Society Members, 1600s-1900s

Seventeenth Century Colonial Ancestors, 1979-88, Supplement II, Page 3

Barcroft, Charles (1637-61) VA, m. Magdalin - -, Land patent.

___________________________________________

Family History: Lineages of Hereditary Society Members, 1600s-1900s

TX Society, Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, Ancestor Lineages, Page 11

Barcroft, Charles, b. ca. 1616, d. before 23 September 1661, Isle of Wight Co., VA; m. Magdalin- -aft. 1654. Living when he made will.

SERVICE: Land patent 1637. Transported persons 1647. VA

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DEATH: 10 Apr 1654

Charles Barecroft, fo ===
DEATH: 10 Apr 1654 Charles Barecroft, for love and affection give to my wife Magdalin and my son William, Moving, Plantation, sevants , goods, chattels,, etc. He was married to Magdelin in 1635

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From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.

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!REF: He died in 1663, and on 9 Mar 166

!REF: He died in 1663, and on 9 Mar 1663/4 George Moore, aged 29, gave evidence in the Court for Isle of Wight Co., p. 22 Carter book. !

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Charles Barcroft Charles Barcroft

1609–1663Age: 54 years

NameCharles Barcroft

 Source: Ancestry Family Trees

 Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

 Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists In

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Land Grant ___________________________________________ ____________________________________  Land Grant markeroak1 added this on 9 Jan 2010  Feb. 10 1637 , Isle of Wight,Va. Charles Barcroft was granted 300 acre

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Barcroft History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms   Barcroft History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

Origins Available: 

 England 

 Ireland 

Family Crest Image (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

The ancestors of the bearers of the Barcroft famil

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Genealogical Records: Virginia Colonial Records, 1600s-1700s __________________

Genealogical Records: Virginia Colonial Records, 1600s-1700s (NOTE: These are immigrants whose passage was paid by someone) Steers, Robt, 1637, by Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight C

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Family History: Lineages of Hereditary Society Members, 1600s-1900s Family History: Lineages of Hereditary Society Members, 1600s-1900s TX Society, Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, Ancestor Lineages, Page 11 Barcroft, Charles, b. ca. 1616, d. before 23 September 16

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Charles Barcrof Per Virginia Immigrants 1623-66 (Ancestry.Com): Charles Barcroft, Isle of Wight, paid the passage of Henry Butler in 1637. This was probably recorded 3-5 years after passage was paid at the time a hea

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