Christopher Woodward of London

Christopher WOODWARD (son of Edward, grandson of Richard) was born probably about 1530, and died probably by 1575. He is buried in the churchyard of St. Olave, Southwark, Co Surry, England.

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In Register of Freemen of the City of London in the Reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI., by the Corporation of London (England)... there is a Christopher Woodward listed, son of Edward. That Christopher was a "citizen and vintner, of London," about 1563. September 16, 1563, Christopher Woodward, "Citizen and Vintner of London" was one of the executors listed in the will of Henry Leke, "citizen and clothworker of London." Henry desired to be buried in the church of "St. Olyve's Southwerke" of which he was a parishioner. The will was proved Dec 13, 1563.

The Visitations of the County of Surrey Made and Taken in the Years 1530 states that Christopher married l) Margaret, as his first wife.

Children:

• 1) Sara m. Thomas Emerson of Southwark in com. Surrey
• 2) Elizabeth m. 1) Thom. Langley; 2) John Saracole
• 3) Catherine m. Bacoeman of the City of York
• 4) Anne m. John Browne of London

Christopher married 2nd, ELIZABETH OLDBURY, daughter of John Oldbury of com. Sallop.

Children:

• 5) Susan m. 1) John King; 2) Henry Walton of London
• 6) CHRISTOPHER WOODWARD of Lambeth in com. Surrey 1623, m. Catherine, dau of Thom. Audley of London
• 7) Rebecka m. John Sawyer of Battersey

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