John Vertue

Lived in Manningtree, Essex - but married in Melton by license. As non-conformists they chose not to marry at their local church. See Sue Peggram’s notes at suepeggram.tribalpages.com/family-tree/suepeggram/2284/84/John-Vertue-Family

“In memory of Hannah Stuart. Widow. Formerly Hannah Vertue. 21st August 1826 aged 90 years.” - http://www.woodbridgechurch.org.uk/Records/quay/q-graves-alpha.htm.

Mentioned as an aunt in the 1811 will of William King Byles, see attached images.

George, the Son of Mr John and Mrs Esther Vertue of Woodbridge (late of Maningtree in Essex) was born March 25 1741 and baptized at their House April the 17th following - from parish record (click on book icon). Was a cabinet maker before his death, see attached newspaper cutting.

Was a tailor. Buried Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Road, Lambeth, Surrey

Born (after the Father’s Decease) May 31 and baptized at the Mother’s House in Woodbridge June 20 1768 - see baptism record (book icon)

Baptised 16 DEC 1773, Independent, Cambridge, Cambridge, England - IGI

Male Christening: 21 NOV 1775 Independent, Cambridge, Cambridge, England - IGI

Female Christening: 18 March 1778 Independent, Cambridge, Cambridge, England - IGI

Male Christening: 30 SEP 1778 Independent, Cambridge, Cambridge, England - IGI

Male Christening: 18 MAY 1780 Independent, Cambridge, Cambridge, England - IGI

On igi, christened 20th May 1781, Pavement Chapel New North Road-Independent, Hoxton, London.

On igi, christened 18 Jul 1782, Pavement Chapel New North Road-Independent, Hoxton, London.

On igi, christened 16th Sept 1784, Pavement Chapel New North Road-Independent, Hoxton, London.

On igi, christened 14th Feb 1787, Pavement Chapel New North Road-Independent, Hoxton, London.

On igi, christening recorded 8th Oct 1789, Pavement Chapel New North Road-Independent, Hoxton, London. However, the event was also recorded in Norwich, Norfolk on the same day - and so is probably a recording of the same event, showing that Ann’s parents had an interest in both places at that time. 

Gravestone inscription at Woodbridge Church:

In memory of Sarah the wife of Jacob Sizer who departed this life November 27th 1821 and is buried in a vault opposite this stone. And of the said Jacob Sizer who died June 8th 1837 aged 64 years.

Also of Charles Vertue Lankester son of Thomas and Ann Lankester of Stowmarket who died 24th June 1837 aged 9 months.

Also of Ann widow of the above Jacob Sizer who died April 27th 1852 aged 69 years.

See http://www.woodbridgechurch.org.uk/Records/quay/q-graves-alpha.htm

Mentioned in the will of cousin William King Byles

Inscription suggests a second wife called Ann. This would appear to be Ann Cole with marriage on IGI in Hemley, Suffolk. Oddly, there is another marriage a few days later in Norwich, Norfolk - but with a younger Jacob Sizer and Ann Cole. Some more investigation needed to verify this.

Buried 15th June 1837.

Woodbridge Church inscriptions:

In memory of Sarah the wife of Jacob Sizer who departed this life November 27th 1821 and is buried in a vault opposite this stone. And of the said Jacob Sizer who died June 8th 1837 aged 64 years.

Also of Charles Vertue Lankester son of Thomas and Ann Lankester of Stowmarket who died 24th June 1837 aged 9 months.

Also of Ann widow of the above Jacob Sizer who died April 27th 1852 aged 69 years.

See http://www.woodbridgechurch.org.uk/Records/quay/q-graves-alpha.htm

Jacob was a coachmaker according to the 1811 will of William King Byles (see attached images)

See also tree at Also, see tree at http://awt.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cyanda1&id=I2514&ti=5538

Source IGI

Independent baptism record image found on FMP

John was a painter and died from inflammation of the lungs. See death certificate at: http://suepeggram.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=suepeggram&view=26&ver=2702&id=3008155

His son’s baptism record shows that he was living at White Chapel Road, Lambeth in 1827 and confirms he was a painter.

John Ralph and his brother William both married on the same day in 1821, witnessing each others weddings. See attached marriage record. Joanna was a widow.

"William was indicted for stealing on the 30th October, 1841 one telescope, value three shillings, the goods of George Baker to which he pleaded guilty. So, on the 29th November 1841, William was sentenced to 7 days in jail for larceny at the Central Criminal Court of Middlesex, he was 43." - http://suepeggram.tribalpages.com

Source - family tree at http://awt.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=cyanda1&id=I11033&ti=5538, not found on IGI/FamilySearch.org

Source IGI

Woodbridge Quay Church, buried 19th March 1860 Quay Burial Grnd

Woodbridge Church inscriptions:

In the adjopining vault are deposited the remains of Simon Vertue, who died March 16th 1860, aged 87 years.

Also those of Ann, his beloved wife who died Nov 29th 1852, aged 79 years.

See http://www.woodbridgechurch.org.uk/Records/quay/q-graves-alpha.htm

Source - family tree at http://awt.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=cyanda1&id=I11033&ti=5538, not found on IGI/FamilySearch.org

Woodbridge Church inscriptions:

In the adjopining vault are deposited the remains of Simon Vertue, who died March 16th 1860, aged 87 years.

Also those of Ann, his beloved wife who died Nov 29th 1852, aged 79 years.

See http://www.woodbridgechurch.org.uk/Records/quay/q-graves-alpha.htm

Source IGI and family tree at http://awt.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=cyanda1&id=I11033&ti=5538, not found on IGI/FamilySearch.org

Married Thomas Lankester - see Ipswich Record (?).. checkout online (requires Oxfordshire libraries membership), 1835. Also see attached Piggott’s marriage record.

Source IGI and family tree at http://awt.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=cyanda1&id=I11033&ti=5538, not found on IGI/FamilySearch.org

Baptism in non-conformist records, found on FMP