Capt. Robert Abney

M, b. 25 March 1621, d. 1658
Relationship
2nd cousin 9 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
     Capt. Robert Abney was baptised on 25 March 1621 in Swepstone, Leicestershire, England, son of Thomas Abney and Anne Smith.1,2

During the English Civil War between 1642 and 1651, Capt. Robert Abney served in Lord Grey's Horse Guards.2

Capt. Robert Abney inherited the estate of Newton-Burgoland from his father in 1652.2

Robert married first Anne Ullock on 25 July in Lullington, Derbyshire, England. She was the daughter of George Ullock, Esq. of Church Gresley, Derbyshire.3,2

Capt. Robert Abney died in 1658 in Swepstone, Leicestershire, England. He died without issue.2 His estate was probated on 27 April 1658 in Swepstone, Leicestershire, England. The estate of Newton-Burgoland passed to his brother Thomas.4,2 He was buried in St. Peter's Churchyard, Swepstone, Leicestershire, England.
Last Edited=12 Sep 2021

Citations

  1. [S886] "Community Trees Project", Family F72987.
  2. [S1079] "Landed Families of Britain and Ireland" , Abney of Measham Hall.
  3. [S777] John Burke, Commoners, Abney of Measham Hall, pg. 572-574.
  4. [S967] "Public Records", Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Other Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers: PROB 11/276/128 - Will of Robert Abney, Gentleman of Swepstone, Leicestershire.

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