Samuell Angeir BA (1639 - 1713)

Born 8 Aug 1639 in Wix, Essex, England

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Moseley) Angeir — married 1668 in Dedham, Essex, England

Descendants

Died 8 Nov 1713 at age 74 in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England

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Biography

Samuel Angeir BA is Notable.

Samuel Angeir BA was born in Wix, Essex, England.

The Reverend Samuell Angeir was born on the 8th of August, 1638 at Wix, Essex in the Parish of St Mary. ^[1]

He was the son of Clothier, Bezaleel Angeir and Anne Witham and was baptised on 8 September, 1639 at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Dedham, Essex, England^[2]

Samuel's siblings were:

1. Mary Angier(1634– d. 6 Oct 1640) Dedham, Essex
2. Bezaliel Angier(b. 23 Jun 1641–1717)Dedham, Essex
3. Hannah Angier(1643–1720) Dedham, Essex
4. Sarah Angier(19 Sep 1649–1715)
5. Nathaniel
6. Thomas Angier
7. Sister Hannah

The Church at Dedham where Samuel was baptised 'The Church of St. Mary the Virgin^[3] is depicted in the work of the famous English landscape artist, John Constable in the painting, Vale of Dedham seen below.

Dedham Church and Vale by John Constable

Family

Samuell married Ann Moseley in 1668. ^[4][5] She was the daughter of Oswalde Mosley and Anne Leaver of Ancoats Manchester, Lancashire. ^[4]. Ann died on the 24 July, 1690 and was buried at the Collegiate Church, Manchester, Lancashire 26 July, 1690. ^[6][7]

Ann and Samuell were to have four children in the following order:

1. Ann (Angeir) Cooper
2. Bezaleel Angeir
3. Margaret (Angeir) Lathrop
4. John Angeir

Schooling and Career

His early schooling was at Westminster School^[8] from 1655 where he was under the mentorship of ^{[9] [4]} a schoolmaster he grew to admire and emulate. In 1658 he was admitted to Christ Church College, Oxford and was ejected in 1661, through no fault of his own. He matriculated from St. Peter's College, Westminster on the 8 Dec, 1659 with John Hammond, Thomas Brattell., Nicholas Onley, William Wigan, and Richard Rhodes"^[10].

Samuell's nonconformist ordination was on the 29 Oct 1672 ^[8]with relative Rev. Oliver Heywood present as witness; who referred to the ordination as the first Presbyterian ordination among the Nonconformists in the north of England, and perhaps the first in any part of the kingdom'.^{[4] [11]}Samuell's Uncle ^[12]performed the Ordination. In 1687 he was ordained Deacon and Preacher by the Church of England. ^[13]

In 17th Century England, a nonconformist minister was a clergyman who refused to conform to the established Church of England and its practices. This was a time when the Church of England was the official and dominant church in the country, and dissent from its doctrines and practices was not tolerated. These clergy were sometimes referred to as 'Dissenters'. Nonconformist ministers rejected the liturgical practices and hierarchy of the Church of England and sought to worship in a more simple and unstructured way. They often faced persecution and discrimination for their beliefs, and some were imprisoned or banished from the country.Despite these challenges, nonconformist ministers played an important role in shaping religious and political life in England. They helped to establish alternative religious communities, advocated for religious toleration, and were involved in political movements for greater freedom and democracy.

His Uncle's understudy for ten years until the time of his death^[14] would have logically, led Samuell to believe that the role at Denton Parish would then be his. However, at the time of his Uncle's death; Samuell was not yet as senior as his then opponent and nor was he conformist. Despite the Congregation petitioning, the successor was to be Deacon John Ogden. ^[13] . Most likely experience as well as his nonconformity that cost him the induction.

As a result of the loss versus Ogden, Samuell moved across the River Tame, from Denton to Dukinfield (some 3 miles away). It was from here that he started preaching and there he stayed until his death in 1713; 36 years later. ^[4] As Samuell tells us in his own hand, in his Church Register; 1681, May 29, Father Angier preached first in a building near his house."'^[4] This would mean he preached near his house from 1677 (the death of his Uncle Rev. John Angier BA); until 1686; subsequently noted in his Register in 1681.

1686 saw Samuel with a growing following from his barn in Yew Tree Lane, 1691 Mmd that I began to preach in my Barn Oct. 10 1686 which was 5 years compleat yesterday and this i I th of Oct. 1691 " begins y* 6 th."^[4]. Samuell's dogged focus and dedication was to be rewarded however, by way of a benefactor in 1697 from ^[15] . He was to donate land for a new Church; a plot of land lying near Hall Green in Dukinfield, together with the Chappell or Meeting place, stables, structures, or any edifices or buildings which shall or may be erected thereon," to be held in trust "for the use of a Protestant Presbyterian Minister of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, Dissenting from the Church of England who was to be called, elected, and approved" by the major part of the Brethren who are communicants of that congregation that there do usually attend.^{[4] [16]}Interestingly, the rent was to be 'three lives renewable and sixpence annually, (if demanded).

The church at Dukinfield was finally finished and opened on the 19th of August, 1708. This Chapel was known as The Old Chapel, The White Chapel or Th’Owd Chapel.^[17]

In 1689, 27 years after the Act of Uniformity, The Act of Toleration was enacted. ^[18] This Act of Tolerance was a significant moment in the history of the United Kingdom. It was a time when religious freedoms were granted to nonconformists, who had previously been persecuted and oppressed by the established Church of England. Granting religious freedoms to nonconformists who professed their faith in Jesus Christ. However, the road to religious freedom for nonconformists was long and difficult. Prior to the Act of Tolerance, nonconformists, including Quakers, Baptists, and Presbyterians, were subject to severe persecution. They were often arrested, fined, and imprisoned for practicing their faith. Nonconformists were also prohibited from holding public office or attending universities (Samuell had suffered just this) which severely limited their opportunities and social standing. The Act of Tolerance was therefore a significant moment for nonconformists, as it granted them the freedom to worship and practice their faith without fear of persecution.

The experience of nonconformists during the Act of Tolerance was not without its challenges. Even after the Act was passed, nonconformists continued to face discrimination and prejudice. They were still excluded from many areas of society, including politics and education. Many nonconformists were also subject to harassment and violence from those who opposed their beliefs. Despite these challenges, nonconformists persisted in their pursuit of religious freedom. They formed their own churches and communities, and continued to practice their faith in private and public spaces.

On the 19 Aug, 1708 Samuell's Church at Dukinfield, was finally completed. Five years before his passing.

Death and Will

Samuell passed away on the 8th of November, 1713 at 6.15pm, after taking ill to his bed the previous day between 9 and 10 am. He was at his home in Dukinfield, Cheshire. This death is recorded in his Register by another hand. Nov. 7 1713 Mr Angier was ceased with his last sickness [in another hand] in the morning between 9 & 10 of the clock and died the day fowling [following] a quarter of an ouer 6 a knight. Mr Angier » died Nov. yc 8 was buried Nov. 11; 1713 in the 75 year of his Age. ^[4]

Samuel was buried in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England according to the wishes of his will, within the Church 'Yard' where a crypt and memorial exists in the Old Church still today.

A Full Transcript of the Copy Will can be found at Space:The_Will_of_Samuelis_Angier This copy is a faithful reproduction (Transcription) as far as possible, of the old handwriting contained within the Copy of Will. On that page also can be found also an Abstract of the Will from a different source.

There are two Obituaries noted in the Old Chapel and Unitarian Story, Duckinfield by David C. Doel published in 1994; summarising two memorial tributes. One in the Minutes of the Cheshire Meeting and also a note in Calamy. ^[19]

Research Notes

Various spellings of the first name and the surname have been found during research and are noted below. Sanmuell's baptism record dictates this profiles spelling.

First Name variations:

1. Samuel
2. Samvel
3. Samuelis
4. Samueles

Surname Variations:

1. Angelis
2. Angier
3. Anger
4. Aunger
5. Angeir

Combined Variations:

1. Samuelis Angeir
2. Samueles Angeir
3. Samvel Angeir

Research to 1 March, 2023:

• G.E. Cokayne, The Complete Peerage ( accessed 20 Feb 2023) No profile found.
• Parish Records/ Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Mistley, Essex ( accesed 26 Feb 2023). (Worth subscribing to receive CD of the interrments under the Chancel, one of which would be a record of Samuell's mother also)
• Family Search England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Many profiles were conflated and are now corrected. The most important note is to ensure that Samuel Angier (the nephew) is not confused with this Samuell.
• Quaker Monthly Meeting Record searched with some content found not applicable as duplicated in biography.
• Free Reg - Included in biography
• Online Parish Clerks (OPCs)Led me to the Church of England where content was found and is contained within Bio.
• Lancashire Online Parish Clerks Project (accessed 20 Feb 2023) :More research needs to be done.
• Family History Society of Cheshire; / Tameside Family History(accessed 20 Feb 2023) : Good content on Samuell and also the Parish in Dukinfield - not classified as a reliable source.
• Wills, Administrations & Probate and Inquistions Post Mortem The National Archives - PCC wills 1384-1858 (accessed 20 Feb 2023) : As cited with Ancestry sharing source.
• Court and Chancery records: / The National Archives UK( accessed 20 Feb 2023) : Search under Samuell Angeir did not find any matches. Search under Samuel Angier did find 14 Results for dates between 1639 - 1713. Applicable already mentioned in this biography.
• Manorial Documents Register; Manorial Documents Register (accessed 22 Feb 2023) :No records found.
• Other Land Tax Records: Roehampton University( accessed 19 Feb 2023_ : A broken Link
• The Existence of Schools at Colchester / Forgotten Books( accessed 22 Feb 2023) :Search Criteria Samuel Angier was found on Page 70: SAMUEL ANGIER, son of Samuel. (Admitted) 19th July, 1683 (“ejusdem mensis")Admitted to St. John ’s, Cambridge 17 th Oct., 1683, as son of Samuel Angeir of Colchester, Mercer, and aged 18, and became Lewis scholar there 7 th Nov. , 1683. Mr. King observed that a Samuel Angier became rector of Layer Breton 26th Feb. , 1688-9. It was probably his father who was Mayor of Colchester 1 7 03 and 17 09. These Angiers were doubtless (as Mr. King suggested) relatives .
• Court Records

St John v Angier Plaintiffs: James St John V Defendants: Samuel Angier and Samuel Layfield.Subject: partnership accounts, London. Document type: bill, answer: Reference: C5275554 Public Record ;/ National Archives Kew ( accessed 20 Feb 2023)

A Claim over a property - Foxearth, Essex-pleading Widow Mary Haynes and other V Samuell"; C 7 - Court of Chancery: Six Clerks Office: Pleadings before 1714, Hamilton: Haynes v Angier. Plaintiffs: Mary Haynes, widow and others. Defendants: Samuel Angier. Place or subject: property in Foxearth, Essex. Document type: answer only: Public Record ";/ National Archives( accessed 20 Feb 2023)

'1701 - 1708 Continuing Claim over property at property in Copford, Great and Little Birch, Layer Marney, etc, Essex. Copford, Great and Little Birch, Layer Marney, etc, Essex by Haynes v Bowes. Plaintiffs: John Haynes. Defendants: Elizabeth Bowes,Samuel Angier and others. Ref: C 5/610/313 :13 Feb 1701 - 13 Feb 1702 / National Archives( accessed 20 Feb 2023).

Sources

1. ↑ History of Wix Priory ( accessed 3 March 2023)
2. ↑ Baptism: "FreeReg UK Parish Register database"
   Essex; Dedham; St Mary the Virgin; Parish Register; File line number: 862
   FreeReg Transcription (accessed 2 March 2023)
   Samuell Angeir baptism on 8 Sep 1639, son of Bezaliel Angeir & Anne, in Dedham, Essex, England.
3. ↑ Dedham and Ardleigh Parishes:( accessed 18 Feb 2023)
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8} Extracts from the Registers of the Non Conformist Chapel, Dukinfield kept by the Rev. Samuel Angier, 1677 to 1713; read by J.P. Earwaker 24 Feb 1881. Page 193-4:[1]:accessed 17 Feb 2023
5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, “Ancoats,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Ancoats (accessed 3 Mar 2023)
6. ↑ "Extracts from the Registers of The Rev. Samuel Angier";[2]; Page 177: accessed 17 Feb 2023
7. ↑ "Manchester, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1573-1812 (Cathedral)"
   Anglican Parish Registers. Manchester, England: Manchester Cathedral. Images produced by permission of Manchester Cathedral and Manchester City Council. Images may be used only for the purposes of the family history research in accordance with Ancestry’s website terms of use. At the request of the Manchester Diocese it is highlighted that the use of images for retrospective or proxy baptism is not permitted
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2964 #1444457 (accessed 26 February 2023)
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} School record for Samuell;[3]:accessed 20 Feb 2023
9. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, “Richard Busby,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, / Richard Busby ( accessed 3 Mar 2023)
10. ↑ Queen's Scholars of St. Peter's College, Westminster ( accessed 22 Feb 2023)
11. ↑ Wikimedia contributors, "John Angier," Wikisource, / Dictionary_of_National_Biography 1885-1900, Angier,_John ( accessed 2 Mar 2023)
12. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, “John Angier,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Rev. John Angier , (accessed 3 Mar 2023)
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Clergy of the Church of England Database, Clergy Name Search:[4]:accessed 18 Feb 2023
14. ↑ East Cheshire Past & Present No 65 Pg 35 ( accessed 28 Feb 2023)
15. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Sir Robert Duckenfield," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Sir Robert Duckenfield(accessed 4 Mar 2023)
16. ↑ / Old Chapel and the Unitarian Story Page 30 ( accessed 3 Mar 2023)
17. ↑ / National Churches Trust UK ( accessed 17 Feb 2023)
18. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Act of Toleration," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Toleration Act 1688(accessed 3 Mar 2023)
19. ↑ / Old Chapel and the Unitarian Story, Pg 33 ( accessed 3 Mar 2023)

See Also:

• Davis, Walter. The Ancestry of Abel Lunt, 1769-1806, of Newbury, Massachusetts (Anthoensen Press, Portland, Maine, 1963) Page 164-9
• Waters, Henry F. Genealogical gleanings in England, Boston, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1901. Vol. 2, Page 1188. Image copy Gleanings, Vo. 2, page 1188
• HIstory of Nonconformists

Acknowledgements

This profile has been created and improved by Blomfield-390, a member of the England Project Team.