John FARR [Parents] was christened ¹ on 30 Nov 1755 in Lidlington, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. He was buried ² on 2 Mar 1821 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. John married ³ Mary SADDLER on 5 Nov 1777 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

John worked ⁴ as carpenter in From 1778 to 1779 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Mary SADDLER was christened on 15 Dec 1751 in Husborne Crawley, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. She was buried ¹ on 26 Jan 1844 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Mary married ² John FARR on 5 Nov 1777 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

John FARR [Parents] ¹ was born about 1645 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. He died in 1701 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. John married Elizabeth GREGORY.

John had a will ² in 1701 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

Mentioned in the will of his father along with his brother Robert.

Abstract of the Will of John ffarr
Archdeaconry of Buckinghamshire
Film #88508

John ffarr Wavendon Yeoman
William Crouth Possibly Conch Nephew
Elizabeth Crouth Sister
Thomas Parrell? John purchased land from
Elizabeth Wife
Susanna Farr Neece
Bernard Gregory Wife’s brother
Etheldred Kemp Sister
Robert Farr Brother
Etheldred Sharp Cousin

Elizabeth GREGORY. Elizabeth married John FARR.

Christopher CONCH was born about 1638 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. Christopher married ¹ Elizabeth FARRE on 9 Jun 1659 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

Christopher was also known as Christopher Crouth.

Elizabeth FARRE [Parents] ¹ was christened ² on 26 Dec 1640 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. Elizabeth married ³ Christopher CONCH on 9 Jun 1659 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

Mentioned in her brother John's will as Elizabeth Crouth or Conch along with her son William.

William KEMP was born about 1640 in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. William married ¹ Etheldred FARRE on 24 Jun 1675 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

William was also known as William Kamp.

Etheldred FARRE [Parents] ¹ was born about 1642 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. Etheldred married ² William KEMP on 24 Jun 1675 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

Robert FARR Merchant Taylor & Linen Draper [Parents] ^{1, 2} was born about 1638 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. He died in 1701 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Robert married Frances about 1660 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

Robert worked ³ as Merchant Taylor of London in 1685. He had a will ⁴ in 1701 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

This is the Robert mentioned in the Wavendon title deeds.

Abstract of the Will of Robert Farr
PCC Wills
Film #092425

Will of Robert Farr
Watford in the County of Hertford Gent.
[Gives to the poor in the parish of St. Clement in London and to the parish of
Watford in the county of Hertford]
Wm Babbington [son in-law] [500 pounds]
Wm Babbington grandson [50 pounds]
Wm ffarr son [1000 pounds]
Susan ffarr Kinswoman
ffrances ffarr wife
Estate lying at ²Wavedon in the County of Bucks

Frances ¹ was born about 1640. She died after 14 Jan 1703 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Frances married Robert FARR Merchant Taylor & Linen Draper about 1660 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

Frances had a will ² on 14 Jan 1703 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

PCC

Frances Farr

7 January 1703
Watford, Hertfordshire

In the name of God Amen I Frances Farr the widow and *Relict of Roberd (“d” on the end, not a “t”) ffarr at Watford in the Counnty of Heartfordshire being in perfect health (praised be God) do make this my last will and Testament in mannor following I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God And my body to the earth to be decently buryed at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named Item I give to my loving daughter ffrances Babington twenty pounds to buy her * mourning and to dispose of my wearing Clothes and wearing Linnen as she pleases and my * Muffe Item I give to my son in Law William Babington ten pounds to buy him mourning Item I give to my Grandson William Babington tenn pounds to buy him mourning Item I give to my Grandaughter ffrances Babington my Gold watch my wedding Ring and the diamond ring with three stones which I weare with my wedding Ring and my * Tippett and ten pounds to buy her mourning Item I give to my Goddaughter and Niece ffrances Kemp twenty pounds Item I give to my Niece Susanna ffarr ffive pounds Item I give to my Nephews Alexander and Richard Baxter two rings of a * ginnea a piece Item I give to my Godson Gregory Shepperd one old piece of God Item I give my Goddaughter Sarah Gregory one old piece of Gold Item I give to Margreat Carter one gold Ring of twelve shillings price All the rest of my goods and chattels debts and credits whatsoever not herein before perticulerly disposed of I give unto my loving son William ffarr whom I make sole Executor of this my last will and Testament In witness Whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal the seaventh day of January 1703/Frances Farr sealed signed published and declared with presence of/Joseph Hatton Thomas Johnson

Probate is in Latin dated 2 November 1604 names in probate: Richard; Raines, William O Clements, Willimi ffar (son & executor)

*Relicit: A widow; a woman whose husband is dead N.W. 1828 A bandoned, left behind Dict. Com

*mourning The dress worn by mourners 1828 N.W. The manifestation of sorrow for a person’s death by the wearing of black clothes, black veils & caps etc. There is a good description of UK mourning customs and apparel under the encyclopedia section for on Dict. Com there was even special mourning jewelry such as lockets and cameos to wear & keep the deceased’s hair in. So it appears Frances is giving them money to buy mourning apparel for her death.
Tippett: A scarf usually of cloth, wool, or fox fur for covering the neck and shoulders w/long ends that hang in front like a stole Dict. Com

*muff: a warm tubular covering made of fur or cloth, open at both ends in which the hands are placed for warmth. Dict. Com

William BABBINGTON ¹. William married Frances FARR about 1682 in of London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.

Frances FARR [Parents] ¹ was born about 1663 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. Frances married William BABBINGTON about 1682 in of London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.

George ARNOLD was christened on 21 Feb 1779 in Shillington, Bedford, England, United Kingdom. George married ¹ Temperance FARR on 1 Oct 1804 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Temperance FARR [Parents] was christened ¹ on 4 Jun 1781 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Temperance married ² George ARNOLD on 1 Oct 1804 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Mark FARR [Parents] was christened ¹ on 10 Aug 1783 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Mark married ² Avice TEMPLEMAN on 17 Jul 1809 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Avice TEMPLEMAN was born about 1785 in of Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Avice married ¹ Mark FARR on 17 Jul 1809 in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Thomas FARR [Parents] was christened ¹ on 28 Jan 1648 in Blunham, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Thomas married ² Mrs. Ann FINCH on 11 Apr 1671 in Blunham, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Mrs. Ann FINCH. Ann married ¹ Thomas FARR on 11 Apr 1671 in Blunham, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Robert SAVELL was born about 1697 in of Kempston, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Robert married ¹ Ann FARR on 6 Jun 1721 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Ann FARR [Parents] was christened ¹ on 30 May 1699 in Roxton, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Ann married ² Robert SAVELL on 6 Jun 1721 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.