References 91-95
This is the last Will and Testament of John Drury of Tanworth in Arden. It is interesting in that it gives a complete listing of his belongings. He leaves all his goods to his wife, Margaret, except for certain items which he leaves to his son John and other items which he leaves to all his children equally.
No Drurys Found
These registers were searched from 1600 to 1677 in search of Joseph Drury, however, no relevant Drurys were found between 1600 and 1639.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 1st.Nov.1640 | Edward son of Richard Drury and Jaine his wife |
| 17th.Aug.1643 | Mary daughter of Richard Drury |
| 24th.Aug.1647 | Richard son of Richard Drury |
| 19th.Dec.1652 | John Drury son of Richard Drury |
| 23rd.Dec.1656 | ? daughter of Richard Drury |
| 14th.Mar.1667 | Edward son of Edward Drury baptized 28th.April 1667 |
| 28th. Apr.1670 | Jacob son of Richard Drury baptized the same day |
| lst.Sept.1671 | Richard son of Richard Drury baptized 11th.Sept. 1671 |
| 28th.Jan.1672 | Mary daughter of Richard Drury baptised 2nd. Feb. 1672 |
| 27th.Apr.1673 | Katherine daughter of Edward Drury baptized 12th.May 1673 |
| 24th.Oct.1677 | Ann. daughter of Richard Drury baptized the same day |
These registers were searched from 1558 to 1639 in search of Joseph Drury, however, no relevant Drurys were found.
The register for burials has not been researched.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 20th.Jan.1639 | Richard Drury of Norton Linsey and Jaine Francis of this parish |
| 11th.Apr.1670 | Richard Drury and Mary Broney both of this parish. |
The Land Petitions are shown here. The mystery is the one for William Drury which was carried out a few days after that of Joseph Drury. We have no record of a William Drury at this date (Could not have been William Drury b.1801 - one of Joseph's sons - as he was on a convict ship bound for Australia on this date). Who was he ?
