Rev Edward ALSTON of Wivenhoe [3236]

  General Notes:

Edward matriculated at Merton College Oxford 1685, aged 16, BA 1689, MA 1694, admitted to the Inner Temple 1690, Rector of Layer Marney, 1695, and of Wivenhoe, 1693.

ALSTONE (EDWARD) s. Joseph, of Bradwell Abbey, Bucks., gent., Merton Coll. Matric. 1685, aged 16; B.A. 1689, M.A. 1694, admitted to the Inner Temple 1690; Rector of Layer Marney 1695, and of Wivenhoe 1698.
Fosters Alumni Oxoniensis 1891 Alstoniana Pg 348

Edward Alston b.
Marriage year 1 Dec1690
Marriage placeSt James Duke's Place
Spouse's first name(s)Elizabeth
Spouse's last nameWells s.
CountyMiddlesex
Record setGreater London Marriage Index

First Name: Edward
Last Name: Alston
Occupation Given: gentleman
Admission Date: 01/07/1690
FATHER'S DETAILS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Name: Sir Joseph Alston
Occupation: baronet
Father/Son Relationship: 2nd son
Address:Bradwell Buckinghamshire England
Inner Temple Admissions (2009)

At his death Edward was Rector of Wivenhoe

  Research Notes:

Joseph benefited from the Will of his maternal grandfather.

D/Y 1/1/141/17 ERO
Letter to William Holman from John Morley
Level: Category
Research papers
Level: Fonds
HOLMAN MANUSCRIPTS
Level: Series
Correspondence obtaining information for Holman's History of Essex
Level: Sub-Series
John Morley
Scope and Content:
Asking after the widow of Mr Alston who was minister at Wivenhoe, and her daughter, and also whether Mr Cuffelly is in Wivenhoe and intends to stay there, or else his address in London. Not signed. Back used for WH notes about manor of Chawreth alias Chaine in Broxted [Boxted].
Dates of Creation:
28 June 1722
Extent:
1 letter
Personal Names John Morley 1656-1732, of Halstead, land agent and business agent for the Harley family

  Other Records

1. Edward Alston: Will, 1710, Wivenhoe ESS.
THE WILL of REV EDWARD ALSTON
Dated 23 December 1701
The will of Edward Alston of Wivenhoe co. Essex Clerk
I desire my body to be buried with the least expence that may be.
I give to my brother Sir Joseph Alston Bart. and his heirs the next presentation to the Rectory of Long Ditton, co. Surrey.
I desire my Cousin Nicolas Corsellis to convey the same to my said brother so soon as he shall have paid to my executrix L200 and Interest due to me by bond and discharged my lands in Bradwell co. Bucks from all incumbrances
The said Nicolas Corsellis held the said presentation only in trust for me and my heirs.
After payment of my debts and funeral expenses I give to my wife Elizabeth Alston all my Lands tenements and hereditaments in Bradwell with all other my estate real and personal, and appoint her sole executrix
Signed EDWARD ALSTON
Witnesses: Nic. Corsellis, Bella Spooner, Tho. Clevear
Proved: 31 Oct 1710 by Elizabeth Alston relict and executrix named in will.
Smith 202
Page 129 Alstoniana

Edward married Elizabeth WELLS [3237] [MRIN: 1099] on 1 Dec 1690 in St James Dukes Place Leadenhall St London. (Elizabeth WELLS [3237] died after 1722.)