St. Mary the Virgin, Prittlewell
This is the Thomas Peck, clerk, of Prittlewell in Essex who was the husband of Abigail Rogers, daughter of John Rogers of Dedham, clerk.
Thomas was baptized 6 Sep 1608 at Hingham, Norfolk, England, the son of Robert Peck, minister of Hingham.
From the alumni records of Cambridge we learn that Thomas, son of Robert, was admitted sizar at Jesus College August 7, 1624. He received his B.A. from Emmanuel in 1627/8 and his M.A. in 1631. Continue reading
I Thomas Peck of Prittlewell in the county of Essex, Clerke, being in health and of perfect memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament… Continue reading
July 24, 1651
I Robert Pecke, minister of the word of God at Hingham in the County of Norfolk, being in bodilye health and perfect memory knowinge the uncertainety of mans life, doe dispose of that worldly estate God hath given me in manner and form followinge. Continue reading
John Rogers, minister of God’s word in Dedham, 14 October 1636, proved 20 February 1636/7. Continue reading
This John Rogers brings us to at least the third generation of this family from Moulsham,
and if my thoughts are correct on the matter, we can add John Rogers ‘the elder’; which makes John of Dedham at least the fourth generation to carry the name of John.
John was much loved by most of the people and other ministers in his area of Essex and Suffolk, but that also meant he was much hated by Bishop Wren and Archbishop Laud. As a result, John suffered their retribution, along with many of his friends and associates.
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