Anthony Machell (abt. 1519 - aft. 1543)

Born about 1519 in Westmorland, England

Ancestors

Died after 16 Feb 1543 after about age 24 in Westmorland, England

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Biography

Anthony Machell was born in Westmorland, England.

This profile is part of the Machell Name Study.

Anthony was born in Westmorland, England ~1519.

He was the son of Hugh Machell and Julian (Bainbridge) Machell.

He was one of six siblings:

• Barnaby Machell
• Nicholas Machell
• Anthony Machell
• Philip Machell
• A Daughter Machell
• Eleanora Machell

Anthony left a will, albeit rather succinct. ^[1] Will of Anthony Machell, 16 Feb. 1543, to be buried at St. Michael's, Appleby, to Sr. Roland Hunter my Russet gown, to Sr. Richard Hall xii to pray for soul, to Elynor my sister, my father, Joyne my wife and Ann my daughter &c., debts of Antony Machell, funeral expenses (Machell MSS. Carl. V.413-15.)

Research Notes

Birth/christening

• Birth date is purely an estimate

Death / burial

• Death date is the date of Anthony's will, so Anthony died on, or after, this date.

Sources

1. ↑ E. Ballasis. The Machells of Crackenthorpe. Reprinted for the Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society. Kendal: T. Wilson 28 Highgate. 1886. Pg. 458. 2. Will of Anthony Machell. (accessed 20 Jan 2024).