thomas caldecott
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Thomas Caldecott b1743 – Greenhouse Plans
Here are the plans for a greenhouse to built in the pleasure garden of Thomas Caldecott in his home in Dartford, Kent. The plans were drawn up by George Tod c1807. The notes read – PLATE V. A Green-house built for THOMAS CALDECOTT, Esq.IN HIS PLEASURE-GARDEN, DARTFORD, KENT. There is a small enclosed building at… Continue reading
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Obituary of Charles Marriott Caldecott b1807 – By Matthew Holbeche Bloxam
OBITUARY CALDECOTT. – Of one who has been so well-known as an Old Rugbeian, and whose public life has been of no ordinary interest, it is difficult to treat. The late Mr. Charles Marriott Caldecott, of Holbrook Grange, was descended from an old Leicestershire family, an ancestor purchased the Manor of Catthorpe, near Rugby, and… Continue reading
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Thomas Caldecott b1743 – Rare Book Collector and Shakespearian Scholar – The Worthies of Warwickshire – Frederick Leigh Colvile
Born at Rugby in 1743, was the only son of William Caldecott * of that place, by his first wife. He was educated at Rugby and Winchester Schools, and at New College, Oxford, where graduated B.C.L. in 1770. He was for many years an eminent Counsel on the Oxford circuit, Attorney General of Chester, and… Continue reading
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Caldecotts of Rugby – Extract from History and Antiquities of Rugby by Albert Edward Treen
But to return to William Boughton, Esquire, who purchased the Manor of Rugby in 1720. This gentleman was baptised on the 1st April 1682. He unfortunately died almost immediately after he had purchased the Manor, and by his will dated that year (1720) and proved June 3rd, 1720, bequeathed his Manor of Rugby, with his… Continue reading
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Transcription of Will of John Caldecott 1726 – 1779 of Edge, Cheshire
In the Name of God. Amen.I John Caldecott of Edge in the Parish of Malpas and County of Chester (Husbandman) do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following being of perfect mind and memory blessed be Almighty God. I Leave and Dispose of my Rights and Effects in… Continue reading
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Transcript of Letter To Sir Thomas Cave From Thomas Caldecott Written in 1755 Regarding Seat at Catthorpe, Leicestershire
“DEAR SIR, Catthorpe, Aug. 10. 1755. “When I was last at Stanford, you was pleased to shew me what you had collected relating to Catthorpe; and since then I have looked into the title-deeds of Catthorpe estate, and I find my great-grandfather purchased it of Nicholas Brittaine, esq. by deed dated 20th of May, in… Continue reading
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Thomas Caldecott b1798 – Another Obituary
THE LATE THOMAS CALDECOTT, ESQ., LORD OF THE MANOR OF RUGBY. The motto “Prodesse quam conspici,” prefixed by Addison to his character of Lord Somers, may fitly be applied to the career of one recently taken from us, of one whose position in this parish of Rugby may be fairly call for a few brief… Continue reading
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Thomas Caldecott b1798 – Obituary
DEATH OF THOMAS CALDECOTT, ESQ, Rugby has sustained a great loss this week by the death of THOMAS CALDECOTT, Esq., of The Lodge, which took place on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Caldecott was the second son of Abraham Caldecott, Esq., and was born in Rugby on the 6th of October, 1798. He was entered at Rugby… Continue reading
The Caldicott One-Name Study
This website contains all my research for my One-Name Study based around the surname Caldicott and all of its variants. There are genealogies, biographies, obituaries and interesting histories and trends surrounding the surname. My study is registered with the Guild of One-Name Studies. I would welcome your comments, contributions, family stories or documents or photos which may be useful to the research. Thanks for visiting.
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- Will of Henry Caldicott b1796 – Edgbaston Printer
- Thomas Caldecott b1743 – Greenhouse Plans
- Elsie May Caldicott b1888 – Nurse and Missionary
- Obituary of Charles Marriott Caldecott b1807
- Will of Anne Dyes b1718 (Wife of Underhill Coldciott)
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