Edward Cogswell
was born about 1554. He was buried on 12 Jan 1616 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
He was a clothier.
In 1591 he built the ancient home at what is now known as 145 Westbury Leigh.
Restoration work uncovered three irregular lumps above the hearth, and further
inspection revealed three shields carved in relief. One in inscribed "ECA
(Edward Cogswell and Alicia), another reads "1591" and the third bears
the Cogswell cloth logo, the use of which became compulsory for clothiers. The
house was privately restored during the 1980s by Peter and Mary Jones. "His
estates were designated Ludboune, Horningsham, and Ripond Mylls... were located
in Frome Selwood, a few miles from Westbury." "He appears to have been
one of the most successful and prosperous clothiers of the region."
He was married to Alice about 1578.
Alice was
born about 1559. She was buried
on 11 May 1616 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. Children were:
i.
Margaret Cogswell was born
about 1580.
ii.
Elizabeth Cogswell was
born about 1582 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. She was buried on 20 Jan 1582 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
iii.
Elizabeth Cogswell was
born about 1584 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. She was buried on 1 Apr 1661.
iv.
John Cogswell was born
about 1586 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. He was buried on 11 Apr 1592 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
v.
Robert Cogswell was baptized
on 28 May 1588 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. He died in infancy.
vi.
Andrew Cogswell was baptized
on 20 Nov 1590 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
He died in infancy.
(twin)
vii.
Robert Cogswell was
baptized on 20 Nov 1590 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. He died in infancy.
(twin)
viii.
Mr. John Cogswell.
ix.
Margery Cogswell was born
about 1593 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. She was buried in 1626.
x.
Anthonius Cogswell was
baptized on 30 Aug 1595 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. He was buried on 28 Jun 1597 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
xi.
Anthony Cogswell was baptized
on 19 Jan 1596/97 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. He died before 1651.
xii.
Margerie Cogswell was
buried on 4 Jun 1597.
xiii.
Geoffrey Cogswell was
baptized on 10 Dec 1598 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
xiv.
Elenor Cogswell was
born about 1600 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England.
xv.
Walter Cogswell was born
about 1602 in
Westbury Leigh, co. Wilts, England. |