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BAVIN, Peter

BAVIN, Peter

Male 1721 - 1788  (67 years)   Has 4 ancestors and 18 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name BAVIN, Peter 
    Birth 1721  Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 1788  Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 27 Feb 1788  Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I206  Edgoose
    Last Modified 30 Jan 2026 

    Father BAVIN, John,   b. 1694, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1744, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Mother CROOKSHANKS, Mary   d. 1745, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 28 Feb 1719/20  Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F131  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 EDGOOSE, Anne,   b. 1733, Weston St. Mary, Lincolnshire Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1803, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 3 Apr 1763  Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. BAVIN, Sarah,   b. 1764, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1788, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 24 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F127  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2026 

    Family 2 ASH, Elizabeth,   b. 1725, Holbeach, Lincolnshire Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1754, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 29 years) 
    Marriage 4 Aug 1742  Holbeach, Lincolnshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. BAVIN, Elizabeth,   b. 1743, Holbeach, Lincolnshire Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1744, Holbeach, Lincolnshire Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)
     2. BAVIN, Elizabeth,   b. 1745, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1752, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 7 years)
     3. BAVIN, William Ash,   b. 1746, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1819, Holbeach, Lincolnshire Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
     4. BAVIN, Frances,   b. 1749, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1762, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 13 years)
     5. BAVIN, Anne,   b. 1751, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1752, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)
     6. BAVIN, Mary,   b. 1753, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1754, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)
    Family ID F129  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2026 

    Family 3 SHIPTON, Elizabeth   d. 1762, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 7 Oct 1754  Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. BAVIN, John,   b. Bef 18 Apr 1756, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1773, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 16 years)
     2. BAVIN, Daniel,   b. 1757, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1757, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. BAVIN, Mary Crookshanks,   b. Bef 14 Jan 1760, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1765, Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 4 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F130  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1721 - Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 Oct 1754 - Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 Apr 1763 - Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1788 - Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 27 Feb 1788 - Gedney, Lincolnshire, Norfolk Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 

    • PETER BAVIN 1721-1788

      Peter, son of John BAVIN of Gedney in Lincolnshire, was apprenticed to Thomas THISTLETON of Holbeach, carpenter, for a consideration of £5 and for a period of 7 years from 25 March 1735. The Common Indenture was dated 24 October 1735 and duty of 2s. 6d. was paid on Friday 19 December 1735.
      (PRO IR 1/14/107/6)

      He married Elizabeth ASH at Holbeach, Lincolnshire, on 4 August 1742. She was buried at Gedney on 22 June 1754 at the age of 30.
      (PR)

      Peter BAVIN widower married Elizabeth SHIPTON, spinster, at Gedney on 7 October 1754. Witnesses were John CHARLTON and Benj: OFFTY.
      (PR)

      By Indenture 2 dated 29 December 1755 James LING was apprenticed to Peter BAVIN of Gedney, Lincolnshire, carpenter, for a consideration of £1. 1s. and for a term of 7 years. Double duty of 1s. was paid on 1 March 1756.
      (PRO IR20/166/8)

      His wife Elizabeth was buried at Gedney on 7 October 1762.
      (PR)

      Peter BAVIN, widower, carpenter, married Ann EDGOOSE, spinster, at Gedney on 3 April 1763. Witnesses were John HASTINGS and John NEWTON
      (PR)

      An Index of the Will of Peter BAVIN (1721-1788), carpenter of Gedney, Lincolnshire. The Will was made on 3 November 1780. Probate was granted on 18 March 1788.
      01*Peter BAVIN, the Testator.
      02 William Ash BAVIN, son of the Testator.
      03 John WITTON of Gedney, Lincolnshire, farmer, executor in trust.
      04 William WITTON, farmer, of Lutton, Lincolnshire, executor in trust
      05 John BAVIN, son of William Ash BAVIN, under 14 in 1785.
      06 Ann BAVIN, wife of the Testator, joint executrix.
      07 Sarah BAVIN, daughter of the Testator, joint executrix.
      08 Samuel BROWN, witness.
      09 Mathew HANSON, witness.
      10 Robt. MILLINGTON, witness.
      11 James WARDLEWORTH, surrogate
      (Lincoln Consistory Court Will 1788/26)

      Will of Peter BAVIN (1721-1788) of Gedney, Lincolnshire:
      [surnames capitalised, abbreviations expanded]
      "In the name of God Amen I Peter BAVIN of the Parish of Gedney and County of Lincoln Carpenter being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and understanding do make ordain constitute and appoint this my last Will and Testament in the following manner and form. Viz.
      first I give and Bequeath unto my Son William Ash BAVIN two shillings and sixpence to be paid to him immediately after my decease by my Executors in trust herein after nam(e)d out of my Effects
      Furthermore I do lawfully constitute and appoint John WITTON of Gedney in the County of Lincoln Farmer and William WITTON of Lutton in the said County of Lincoln Farmer to be executors in trust of this my last Will and Testament and to help and assist my Executrix herein after nam(e)d likewise to sell and dispose of my good (sic) and Chattels to the best advantage that can arise therefrom likewise to ask demand recover and receive all debts Bond Bills or Notes that is may or shall be due or to become due after my decease for the benefit of my Executrix herein after nam(e)d after paying all my just debts and funeral Charges likewise I give and bequeath unto John BAVIN the son of William Ash BAVIN the Sum of Ten Pounds t to be left in the aforesaid Guardians hands till such time as the said John BAVIN shall Arrive at the Age of fourteen years to put him out to any trade he shall chuse that can be obtain(e)d with that Sum if he shall chuse a trade if not it shall remain in the Guardians hands till he arrive at the Age of twenty one years
      Lastly I do Lawfully constitute and appoint my beloved Wife Ann BAVIN and my Daughter Sarah BAVIN to be joint Executrixes of all my Goods chattels Monies and properties any ways appertaining or belonging to me so long as my Wife Ann BAVIN shall continue my Widow but providing and if in case it shall happen that my Widow Ann BAVIN shall Marry the aforesaid Guardians remit to the aforesaid Ann BAVIN my Widow only the third part of my Effects the other part (sic) to remain and be my Daughter Sarahs
      [illegible] it shall be lawful for the Aforesaid trustees to sell and dispose of any goods and Chattels Except a Sufficient Quantity of Furniture for one Room for the use of my Wife and Daughter so long as my Wife Ann BAVIN shall continue my Widdow likewise it shall be lawfull for the aforesaid trustees to put out to Intrest all the Monies or profits that may arise from from the sale threof (sic) except ten Pounds which shall be paid to my Widow Ann BAVIN to be kept as a reserve for the support of my Wife and Daughter
      The remaining Sum of Mony the aforesaid trustees to put out to Intrest The remaining Sum of Mony for the best security they can get and the Intrest to be paid yearly or half yearly to my Wife and Daughter for their support so long as she shall continue my Widow.
      Sign(e)d seal(e)d ratify(e)d and confirm(e)d declar(e)d by the aforesaid Peter BAVIN to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of Samuel BROWN and Mathew HANSON and Robt MILLINGTON who in his presence and the presence of each other have seen him set his hand and seal to this his last Will and Testament and have Subscribed their hands as Witnesses to the same this third day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty five.

      On the eighteenth Day of March 1788 John WITTON and Ann BAVIN, Executor and Executrix in this Will named were duly sworn, and also made Oath that Peter BAVIN, the Testator, did not die possess(e)d of Goods, Chattles, and Credits, to the Amount or Value of £300
      Before me
      James WARDLEWORTH
      Surrogate
      (Lincoln Consistory Court Will 1567/241)

      Peter BAVIN was buried at Gedney on 27 February 1788 aged 68.

      (revised 26.11.2019)



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