Richard was born about 1760 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, the son of Richard Hotchkiss and Elizabeth Meeson.
He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Elizabeth Franks, who he married on 23 JUN 1783 in All Saints, Wellington, Shropshire, England. Their two known children were Martha (c1785-?) and William (c1786-?).
His second wife was Mary Sutherton, who he married on 18 APR 1793 in All Saints, Wellington, Shropshire, England. Their three known children were Esther (c1793-?), Ann (c1795-?) and Elizabeth (c1798-?).
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Note 1
!Source: Shropshire Archives, Shrewsbury, England WB/H/1/1/3/9
Wenlock, Salop - Examination of:
Richard Hotchkiss of Madeley 21 Jun 1796 36 years old <<<
born parish of Stafford 1760 <<<
Resident Madeley
base child of Elizabeth Hotchkiss, dowaged
married about 1783 to Elizabeth now deceased
their children:
Martha age 11 - born abt 1785 now at Sorview?
William age 10 - born abt 1786
married about 1793 to Mary
their children:
Esther age 2 1/2 1793
Elizabeth 1 1/2 1794
Ann 1 month 1796
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WB/H/1/1/3/9
Town and Liberties of
Wenlock in the County
of Salop; two children namely Martha aged Eleven Years
who is now at Sorview and William aged ten Years
or thereabouts That above three Years ago
married Mary his present Wife by whome he
hath three children namely Esther aged
two and a hald Years Elizabeth aged one and a
hald Years and Ann aged one Month or thereabout.
Taken the day and Year
first above written Afore
G Forester
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The Mark of
Richard X HotchkiSs
!Source: https://www.findmypast.com/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FSHROP%2FBAP%2F1060650
Shropshire Baptisms
First name Richard
Last name Hodgkiss
Birth year -
Baptism year 1762
Baptism date 22 Dec 1762
Denomination Anglican
Place Clun and Bryn
Father's first name Richard
Mother's first name Elizabeth
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism & Burial
Register date range 1754-1796
Archive reference P74/A/1/3
Page -
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
Category Birth, Marriage & Death
Subcategory Parish Baptisms
Collections from Great Britain, England
!Source: https://www.findmypast.com/transcript?id=R_947088407
England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
First name Richard
Last name Hodgkiss
Gender Male
Birth year -
Birth place -
Baptism year 1762
Baptism date 22 Dec 1762
Place Clun
County Shropshire
Country England
Father's first name Richard
Father's last name Hodgkiss
Mother's first name Elizabeth
Mother's last name -
Record set England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
Category Birth, Marriage & Death
Subcategory Parish Baptisms
Collections from England, Great Britain