John "Ye Elder" Catlett

John Catlet, Jr. born circa 1560, in Sittingbourne, County Kent, England, died 1622, buried 26-Apr-1622

Will proved,Newington, County Kent, Eng. English landed gentry. John Catlett's will listed his children:

• George Catlett ("eldest son")
• Thomas Catlett
• John Catlett
• Mary Gibbs
• Alice Wills
• George Catlett ("youngest son")
• Elizabeth Catlett
• Jane Catlett

George-the youngest son, Elizabeth, and Jane were not 18 when John made his will.

Grandchildren listed were:

• John Gibbs
• Henery Gibbs
• Elizabeth Gibbs
• Mary Gibbs
• Ann Chambers
• John Wills
• Debora Wills
• Walter Wills

His 2nd wife, Elizabeth, was executrix of the will, proved 16 April, 1622.

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John Catlet, Gent., Jr. (ye elder) was a son of John Catlet, Sr. and his unknown wife. John Catlet, Sr. was born about 1540 in Sittingbourne, County Kent, Eng. He died after 1580.

John Catlet, Sr. was of the English landed gentry and a desendant of Hugh de Catte, who lived at Catts Place where the manor was called Catlet's Salmon-- before 1464. Hugh de Catte, as he was an owner of "Catts Place" way before the 15th century. According to The History of County Kent, England, printed by Harris in 1917, "The mansion was anciently the residence of Hugh de Catte, from whom it acquired its name. His descendants continued to possess it until the Reign of Henry VI (1442)." (Vol. III, page 2)

John Catlet, Gent., Jr. (ye elder.) married first Elizabeth Fauncis on 29-Oct-1588 at Canterbury, County of Kent, England.

They were the parents of George Catlett, Gent. John Catlet, (ye younger) Thomas Catlett Mary (Catlett) Gibbs

John Catlet's will was proved on 26-Apr-1622, at Newington, County Kent, England.

John Catlett's will listed his children: George Catlett ("eldest son"), Thomas Catlett, John Catlett, Mary Gibbs, Alice Wills, George Catlett ("youngest son"), Elizabeth Catlett, and Jane Catlett. George-the youngest son, Elizabeth, and Jane were not 18 when John made his will. Grandchildren listed were John Gibbs, Henery Gibbs, Elizabeth Gibbs, Mary Gibbs, Ann Chambers, John Wills, Debora Wills, and Walter Wills. His 2nd wife, Elizabeth (unknown), was executrix of the will, proved 16 April, 1622.

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ID: I517048694 Name: John CATLETT Given Name: John Surname: catlett Sex: M Birth: 1540 in England Title: Ye Elder Change Date: 31 Jan 2003 Note: Name Suffix: Ye Elder Marriage 1 Elizabeth FRAUNCIS b: 1543 Note: _STATMARRIED Children John CATLETT b: 1599

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RESEARCHER: Hazel Mason Boyd (deceased) wrote T.Mason on 9 Jan 1965 from Mt. Sterling, KY. She type an article written by Harry W. Mills in Mt. Sterling Advocate. On the second page is the following: The family data about Marquis Richardson, the Calmes, and Catlett's came from descendants: Miss Albert Young, now deceased; Mrs. John H. Oldham, N. Sycamore St., Mt. Sterling; the Turners. They say: Marquis Richardson, youngest son of William Richardson, b. 1720, was son of Joseph and Sarah (Thomas) Richardson. William Richardson married Henrietta Catlett, daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (Floyd) Catlett, 1789. They had much on the Virginia Catletts, who as you know were one of the prominent early families in Virginia. The Catlett coat of arms was done by Miss Albert J. Young, a descendant who is now deceased, and you may have it if you want it.

WILL: Abstract of John Catlett Will 28 Feb. 1621/2 at Newington, Kent, England. John CATLETT of Newington, Kent, yeoman, Sick. Bequests: Poor of the parish of Newington 20s George CATLETT my eldest son my best coate Thomas CATLETT my son 5s John CATLETT my son 10s Mary GIBBS my eldest daughter £5 within 1 month after my death Alice WILLIS my daughter £5 within 1 Month after my death George CATLETT my youngest son £100 at the age of 20 years Elizabeth CATLETT my daughter £100 at the age of 18 years To my daughter Jane £100 at the age of 18 years Provided that George CATLETT my youngest son, Elizabeth CATLETT and Jane CATLETT died before coming to their respective ages that they shall be one and others heirs To daughter Mary GIBBS her children vizt: John GIBBS, Henry GIBBS, Elizabeth GIBBS and Mary GIBBS £20 to be divided amongst them when they come to the age of 20 years. Remainder to survivors. To daughter Alice WILLS her children vizt: Ann CHAMBERS, John WILLS, Debora WILLS and Walter WILLS £20 to be divided amongst them when they come to their ages of 20 years. Remainder to survivors. Remainder of my estate to Elizabeth CATLETT my wife whom I appoint sole Executrix. Witnesses: Mathew DONAT, Robert BOWDEN Proved 26 Apr. 1622 upon oath of Elizabeth CATLETT, widow and relict and the Executrix named in the Will who was sworn to common form.

Comment by Timothy Field Beard: I have determined that the widow of John CATLET of Newington near Sittingbourne who died before 26 Apr 1622 was not the Elizabeth FRAUNCIS that he married in 1588, but another Elizabeth who was born about 1594. The last three children were by this wife. (Avant, p. 51).16