John Armytage was born on 7 October 1792, eldest son of Sir George Armytage (<1761–1836) and his second wife Mary Bowles (1773–1834). He was baptized on 3 November 1792 in Hartshead cum Clifton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.[1]
He matriculated into Christ Church College at Oxford in 1810 at age 18.[2]
John and Mary Assheton were married on 2 October 1818 in Downham, Lancashire, England. She was the only daughter of William Assheton of Downham Hall, Lancashire.[3][4] Their children were:
He was Justice of the Peace for the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1831 until his death in 1836.[10]
John died at his home in Heath, near Wakefield, Yorkshire on 24 May 1836, just five months before the death of his father. He was buried at Hartshead. His will was proved on 20 October 1836.[11][12][13]
DNA
Maternal DNA descent is confirmed by DNA Descent from Zachary Bayly (1639-abt.1704) and his Wife Abigail (Cooke) Bayly (abt.1640-1705) is proved by a GEDMatch DNA match between Michael (Butler) Crawford-Butler who is both Ditch Boultbee's 8th Cousin once removed and 9th Cousin.
Largest segment = 6.7 cM
9 shared segments found for this comparison.
244340 SNPs used for this comparison.
51.997 Pct SNPs are full identical
This link proves a DNA match between Ditch and the following Ancestors Abigail (Bayly) Elton (1677-1724), Abraham Isaac Elton Bt (1717-1790), Mary (Elton) Bowles (1749-), Lucy (Bowles) Holbech (1765-1835), Charles William Holbech (1816-1901), Edward Ambrose Holbech (1846-1915), Edward Ambrose Holbech (1846-1915), Thomas Holbech Boultbee MA BSc (1925-2015) and additionally Mary Bowles (1773-1834), John Armytage (1792-1836), Laura Harriette Armytage (1823-1903). Laura Harriette Armytage (1823-1903) and Charles William Holbech (1816-1901) were first cousins once removed.
Sources
↑Baptism:
"England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts, 1547-1957," database with images, citing Affiliate Name: Borthwick Institute for Archives; Digital film/folder number: 007588415, FamilySearch Record: 682W-XGH6 (accessed 25 October 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9F6-4TLF Image number 00279, John Armytage baptism on 3 Nov 1792, child of George, in Hartshead cum Clifton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Marriage Bond:
"England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900," database, citing , , Cheshire Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm, FamilySearch Record: F1S5-G5X (accessed 25 October 2023), John Armytage marriage on 1 Oct 1818.
↑Marriage:
"England Marriages, 1538–1973," database, citing Digital film/folder number: 004008986; FHL microfilm: 1068834; Record number: 1158; Packet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: N6LB-K4D (accessed 25 October 2023), John Armytage marriage to Mary Assheton on 2 Oct 1818 in Downham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Baptism of son William Armytage:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database,
citing Digital film/folder number: 7; FHL microfilm: 919376,
FamilySearch Record: NB49-RLV (accessed 25 October 2023),
John Armytage's son William Armytage baptism on 7 Jan 1821 in Tickhill, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Baptism of son Godfrey Armitage:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database,
citing Digital film/folder number: 007570190; FHL microfilm: 1545740; Record number: 746; Packet letter: E,
FamilySearch Record: N1Q5-GR2 (accessed 25 October 2023),
John Armitage's son Godfrey Armitage baptism on 1 Apr 1825 in Tickhill, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Baptism of daughter Emily Armytage:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database,
citing Digital film/folder number: 7; FHL microfilm: 918367,
FamilySearch Record: N56V-ZJ9 (accessed 25 October 2023),
John Armytage's daughter Emily Armytage baptism on 15 Jul 1827 in Guiseley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Baptism of daughter Jane Frances Armytage:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database,
citing Digital film/folder number: 7; FHL microfilm: 918367,
FamilySearch Record: N56V-953 (accessed 25 October 2023),
John Armytage's daughter Jane Frances Armytage baptism on 5 Jul 1829 in Guiseley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Baptism of daughter Anna Maria Armytage:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database,
citing Digital film/folder number: 007587973; FHL microfilm: 990779,
FamilySearch Record: J9Q8-VV9 (accessed 25 October 2023),
John Armytage's daughter Anna Maria Armytage baptism on 7 Apr 1833 in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑1831 Newspaper ClippingSheffield and Rotherham Independent. (January 15, 1831). "Magistrates for the West-Riding". Newspapers Clip: 134064087 (accessed 25 October 2023)
↑Death Notice:
"Newspapers.com," database with images,
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England) Sat, Jun 4, 1836, page 3,
Newspapers Clip: 134018928 (accessed 25 October 2023). "On the 24th ult., at his residence, at Heath, near Wakefield, John Armytage, Esq., eldest son of Sir George Armytage, Bart., of Kirklees-hall, near Halifax."
↑Burial:
"England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts, 1547-1957," database with images, citing Page: 198; Affiliate Name: Borthwick Institute for Archives; Digital film/folder number: 007588415; FHL microfilm: 007588415, FamilySearch Record: 68ZX-5C5T (accessed 25 October 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9F6-4BGJ Image number 00725, John Armitage burial (died age 43) on 1 Jun 1836 in Hartshead cum Clifton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Memorial:
"Find a Grave," database,
Find A Grave: Memorial #204154940 (accessed 25 October 2023),
Memorial page for John Armytage (1793-24 May 1836), citing St. Peter's Churchyard, Hartshead Moorside, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England; Maintained by Kevin Martin (contributor 50418910). No image.
See also:
Blog:Landed Families of Britain and Ireland blog: Armytage, of Kirklees Park. (27 Sept 2015)
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