George Vertue

George Vertue was a shipbuilder according to the attached will and had substantial land/messuages. According to Mary’s will it would seem his ship business may have been based in Ipswich.

Mary was the eldest daughter of George’s 1669 will. Also see IGI. Died after 1686, as mentioned in mother Mary’s will.

Simon Vertue was the eldest son of George by the time of writing his will in 1669 - see attached images

One of three younger daughters of George’s 1669 will

Grace was one of George's younger three daughters in his 1669 will, see attached. Also see igi

Benjamin was George’s youngest son of his 1669 will, see attached image. See also IGI

Martha was one of George’s younger three daughters mentioned on his 1669 will. See also IGI. Died after 1686, as mentioned in mother Mary’s will.

Known only from reference on brother Simon Vertue’s will. She married a William Buffett, if transcribed properly

Simon Vertue, only known in death. One from his last will and testament which names his brother George, parents George and Francis (if transcribed properly) as well as .

Also, his gravestone from Wickham Market Churchyard, Suffolk - transcription:

In Memory of Simon Vertue Marriede Man who departed his life May the 14 1768 Aged 25