Thomas “the Mariner” Eldred

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Thomas Eldred The Mariner

• Born in 1527 - Ipswich, Suffolk, England
• Deceased before 1603 - Ipswich, Suffolk, England
• Buried before 1603 - St. Clements, Ipswich, England
• Marine Sea Captain
• Parents
  • Nicholas Eldred ca 1496-/1566
  • Bridget Johnson ca 1498-
• Spouses and
  • Married about 1558, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to Margery Studd 1525-1580
• Children:
  • Richard Eldred 1559-
  • Thomas Eldred 1561-1624
  • Christiine Eldred 1564-1564
  • John Eldred 1565-1646
  • Mary Eldred 1566-
  • Margery Eldred ca 1568-
  • Jane Eldred 1569-
  • Susan Eldred ca 1571-
  • Philip Eldred ca 1572-1630
  • William Eldred 1574-/1624
  • Anne Eldred ca 1576-
  • Edward Eldred ca 1579-
• Siblings
  • William Eldred ca 1531-
  • Edmund Eldred ca 1533-
  • Alyce Eldred ca 1535-

Individual Note

• Source: MORTER-Family-09-01-08.FBK - ource Medium:
  • Other; Date of Import: 5 Oct 2008
  • Source: Samuel-Eldred-1620-ANCESTORS-08-11-05.ged - ource Medium: Other
  • Date of Import: 11 Aug 2005
• Occupation: Marine Sea Captain
  • Source: MORTER-Family-09-01-08.FBK - ource Medium: Other
  • Date of Import: 5 Oct 2008
  • Source: Samuel-Eldred-1620-ANCESTORS-08-11-05.ged - ource Medium: Other

Date of Import: 11 Aug 2005 [MORTER-Family-09-01-08.FBK]

• Thomas Eldred is most frequently mentioned as "The Mariner," although he is also referred to as "The Merchant," for he was a merchandiser of sea-faring supplies in Ipswich most of his life, i.e. a ship chandler He sailed around the world (the third trip ever) with Sir Thomas Cavendish, English navigator (1555-1592). He left Plymouth, Eng., 2 Jul 1586 and returned 9 Sep 1588. His capacity on the ship is unknown. He owned his own home on Brook Street in Ipswich. A fine residence, it was remodeled in 1639, but much of the original panelling remained intact. A large and ornate fireplace with its surrounding panels became quite noted, especially for three ancient and curious paitings which were hung above the mantel. Gage's History says of them: "In 1802, Craven Ord, Esq., exhibited to the Society of Antiquaries three ancient paintings for 'Olivers'. The first represented a terrestrial globe, with an inscription recording the date of Thomas Eldred's voyage around the world. The second represented a ship, noteworthy in that it is fourmasted - doubtless the ship in which his noteworthy voyage was made. The third is the portrait of an old man with ruffled collar, spiked beard and mustaches, holding in his right hand an equinoxial dial bearing the date 1602, and above his right shoulder a jacob's staff. It is the portrait of Thomas Eldred, the Mariner". These paintings were removed from the Eldred House by Thomas' son, John of Colchester, and placed in his country manor, "Olivers", near Stanway, Essex. Later the paintings were sold, and in 1929 were still in existence, owned by Mr. J. D. Cobbold, Hollwells, England. In 1921, his home was known as the "Neptune Inn". He was also a merchandiser of sea-faring supplies in Ipswich most of his life; i.e., a ship chandler.
• Youngest son of Nicholas. When he was 49 years old, and had a successfully established business, He sailed with Thomas Cavendish around the world. He left his business, wife, and children. They set sail in three vessels: The Desire, the content, and the Hugh Gallant. Of the original complement of 123 men, only 50 returned, and the Desire was the only ship that made it home. The paintings were at one time at the Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich. He is probably buried at St Clements Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, Eng.

Sources

• Birth, death, burial:
** MORTER-Family-09-01-08.FBK - ource Medium: Other
** Date of Import: 5 Oct 2008
** Samuel-Eldred-1620-ANCESTORS-08-11-05.ged - ource Medium: Other
** Date of Import: 11 Aug 2005
• Spouse:
** MORTER-Family-09-01-08.FBK - ource Medium: Other
** Date of Import: 5 Oct 2008
** Samuel-Eldred-1620-ANCESTORS-08-11-05.ged - ource Medium: Other
** Date of Import: 11 Aug 2005

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Thomas
ELDRED of Bury
B: 1535 - Ipswich, Suffolk, England
D: 1603 - Ipswich, Suffolk, England
"The Mariner"
He sailed around the world (the third trip ever) with Sir Thomas Cavendish, English navigator (1555-1592). He left Plymouth, Eng., 2 Jul 1586 and returned 9 Sep 1588. His capacity on the ship is unknown. He owned his own home on Brook Street in Ipswich. A fine residence, it was remodelled in 1639, but much of the original panelling remained intact. A large and ornate fireplace with its surrounding panels became quite noted, especially for three ancient and curious paitings which were hung bove the mantel. Gage's History says of them: "In 1802, Craven Ord, Esq., exhibited to the Society of Antiquaries three ancient paintings for 'Olivers'. The first represented a terrestrial globe, with an inscription recording the date of Thomas Eldred's voyage around the world. The second represented a ship, notworthy in that it is fourmasted - doubtless the ship in which his noteworthy voyage was made. The third is the portrait of an old man with ruffled collar, spiked beard and mustaches, holding in his right hand an equinoxial dial bearing the date 1602, and above his right shoulder a jacob's staff. It is the portrait of Thomas Eldred, the Mariner". These paintings were removed fromthe Eldred House by Thomas' son, John of Colchester, and placed in his country manor, "Olivers", near Stanway, Essex. Later the paintings were sold, and in 1929 were still in existence, owned by Mr. J. D. Cobbold, Hollwells, England. In 1921, his home was known as the "Neptune Inn". He was also a merchandiser of sea-faring supplies in Ipswich most of his life; i.e., a ship chandler.
Youngest son of Nicholas. When he was 49 years old, and had a successfully established business, He sailed with Thomas Cavendish around the world. He left his business, wife, and children. They set sail in three vessels: The Desire, the content, and the Hugh Gallant. Of the oroiginal complement of 123 men, only 50 returned, and the Desire was the only ship that made it home. The paintings were at one time at the Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich. He is probably buried at St Clements Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, Eng.