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A genealogy of the Selwyn family
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Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
4. | Thomas Curtis (3.John2, 1.Anne1) was born in 1700. Other Events:
- Occupation: Settled In Bristol As Merchant
Notes:
Curtis Arms: Field Argent with Ermine a chevron between three fleur-de-lis sable. First granted to Griffith Curtis of East Enborne in the county of Berks in the year 1559 for service in the war in france
Thomas married Elizabeth Adey on 19 Jan 1724 in Ozleworth, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Adey and Elizabeth Blagden) was born in in Wotton-Under-Edge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
9. | Thomas Curtis (4.Thomas3, 3.John2, 1.Anne1) was born in 1739; died on 4 Apr 1784 in Bath Somerset England. Notes:
Monument in Hawkesbury church Glos, transcript in letters.
Arms of Curteys or Curtis: Field argent with Ermine a chevron between three fleur de lis sable. Presented to Griffith Curteys of East Enborne in the county of Berks Esq. The motto " ville beneficare"
Granted in year 1559 for service in war in France
Founded Bath philosophical society and the agricultural society in 1779. Members included William Herschel the astonomer and Joseph Priestly
80 letters from him to famous scientist Sir Charles Blagden from 1766 to 1782. Blagden was also born in Wotton
Governor of the Bath General Hospital.
Suffered an "attack" which he soon realized would lead to death.
Thomas married Anne Jobbins on 12 Aug 1760 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England. Anne (daughter of John Jobbins and Sarah) was born in 1737; died on 5 Jan 1797. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. John Adey Curtis, (Rev) was born in 1761; was christened on 1 Oct 1761 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England; died on 23 Jan 1812.
- 15. Elizabeth Curtis was born in 1762; was christened on 6 Jul 1762 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England.
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