Family
 Giles Pike 1) 2) 3) 4)Son of Giles Pike and Hester Turner. Born ± 1686 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 5) 6) 7) Baptised 7 Aug 1686 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 6) Died ± May 1766 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, approximately 80 years 5) Buried 9 May 1766 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 5) Occupation: 10 Apr 1759 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England; Woolstapler 2) Notes: Giles re-married to Katharine Haynes, at Daglingworth in 1724, following his wife's death. They had two sons, Giles, who died within two years of his birth and John. His second wife Katharine died 3 weeks after John's baptism in 1731. Giles remarried at Nymphsfield to Anne Williams. Anne died in 1760. There are two Giles Pike alive in Tetbury in 1734 per the 1734 voter list. Associating events with the correct individuals is challenging. Giles (1), baptised 1686, is son of Giles Pike as evidenced by his baptism record and his father's will. Giles (2), baptised 1674, is son of John Pike as evidenced by John Pike's will dated 1727. Both 1 and 2 were woolcombers / woolstaplers. The 1735-37 Tetbury Religious Affiliation census has this Giles Pike living with Anne his wife and two lodgers. He was aged 52 and she was aged 40 in 1735. I.e. he was born circa 1683 to 1685. That means this Giles is the son of Giles, as opposed to the son of John. Giles son of Giles being baptised in 1686 and Giles son of John being born c1670. Married 27 Jan 1717 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 8) (5 years married) to:  Elizabeth Wiltshire 9) 10) 4)Daughter of Robert Wiltshire and Rebecca Greene. Born ± 1688 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 11) Baptised 14 Jan 1688 Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 11) Died 21 Nov 1722 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England Died of smallpox, approximately 34 years, death cause: Small pox 9) Buried 11 Dec 1722 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 9) Notes: The Wiltshire name is preserved through numerous subsequent generations as a middle name - Walter Wiltshire Pike, Walter Wiltshire Pike and Charles Wiltshire Pike Elizabeth Wiltshire died of small pox. Her twin children also died shortly after her death of small pox. Children: 1. Elizabeth PikeBorn 19 Feb 1721/22 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England Died 30 Jan 1722/23 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England Died of smallpox, approximately 0 years 2. Giles PikeBorn 19 Feb 1721/22 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England Died 1 Jan 1722/23 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England Died of smallpox, approximately 0 years 3. Rebecca PikeBorn 1 Nov 1718 Died ± 8 Nov 1718, approximately 1 years 4. Thomas Pike 12) 13) 14)Born ± 1719/20 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 3) 15) Baptised 13 Feb 1719/20 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 3) Died ± Feb 1792, approximately 73 years 16) Buried 10 Feb 1792 St Mary's Church, Grittleton, Wiltshire, England 16) Occupations: between 1761 and 1765 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England; Churchwarden 17), between 1755 and 1776 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England; Woolstapler 18) 18) 18) 18) 13), 1778 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England; Thomas Pike Sr, Feoffee of the town of Tetbury 19) Aprentice: Master, in the trade of woolstapler, for Thomas White 3 Jan 1755 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 18) Aprentice: Master, in the trade of woolstapler, for Peter Graham 2 May 1767 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 18) Aprentice: Master, in the trade of woolstapler, for William Byam 6 Apr 1772 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 18) Aprentice: Master, in the trade of woolstapler, for Humphrey Tugwell 22 Aug 1776 Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England 18) Notes: Thomas Pike Senior was a prominent woolstapler living in Tetbury. He was churchwarden in 1761. Described as a “gentleman of Foscote” in his burial record; Thomas had inherited significant land in Foscote from his mother, Elizabeth Wiltshire, which had previously belonged to the Greene and Walweyn families. Thomas Pike married Jane Bailey at Longney by licence. Both Thomas and Jane were of Tetbury at the time of their marriage. | |||
Sources
1) Source: Monuments Giles Pick dyed 5 Apr 1700 aged 44,His widow Hester dyed 28 Dec 1739 aged 84.Walter Wiltshire and Thomas, sons of Thomas Pike. Walter Wiltshire Pike and Thomas were sons of Thomas Pike, father of Thomas who married Sarah. They are described on monument as sons of Thomas. Suggests Giles and Hester were ancestors of Thomas and Walter. Of Giles and Esther's known children, only Giles had a son named Thomas.. Reference: Bigland recorded; Tetbury: Tomb in the churchyard, north side (Questionable reliability of evidence)2) Source: Foxhill Property Deeds Deed to Declare the Uses of a Fine: Giles Pike the elder of Tetbury, woolstapler (1), Thomas his eldest son and heir (2) and Thomas Emley of Tetbury, cordwainer (3): messuage, and two little messuages in Harper Street, Tetbury, and a messuage near the Green.Date: 10 April 1759. Reference: D1774/1 (Data from secondary evidence)
3) Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 "1720 Thomas son of Giles Pike Feb 13". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=GloucBMDearly&h=1526612&indiv=try. Reference: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P328/1 IN 1/2 (Data from direct source)
4) Source: Wiltshire, England, Wills and Probate, 1530-1858 Will for Anne Wiltshire, Elizabeth's sister. Makes bequests to her nephew Thomas Pike and brother-in-law Giles Pike.. Reference: Description: 0850: Will, 1742 (Data from direct source)
5) Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 "1766 Giles Pike aged 79 affid". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=GloucBMDearly&h=1531156&indiv=try. Reference: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P328/1 IN 1/2 (Data from secondary evidence)
6) Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 "Giles Picke son of Giles Picke bapt August ye 7th in 1686". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=GloucBMDearly&h=2152740&indiv=try. Reference: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P328/1 IN 1/1 (Data from secondary evidence)
7) Source: Tetbury: Tabular register of religious denominations (giving names of householders, number in family, and denomination). [cf. Act Book, Gloucester Diocese]. Reference: Giles 52, his wife Anne 40, and two lodgers (Questionable reliability of evidence)
8) Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 "Mr Giles Pyke and Mrs Elizabeth Wiltshire by licence". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61187&h=1566177&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1620/1
9) Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 "Elizabeth wife of Giles Pike p December 11 1722". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=GloucBMDearly&h=1532443&indiv=try. Reference: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P328/1 IN 1/2 (Data from secondary evidence)
10) Source: Wiltshire, England, Wills and Probate, 1530-1858 Record for Robert Wilshire. Makes bequests to:Daughter Rebecca Wilshire,Daughter Anne Wilshire,Son Walter Wilshire,Grandson Thomas PIke,Daughter Priscilla Wilshire.. External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61333&h=96920&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Wills and Probates; Reference Number: P3/W/774 (Data from secondary evidence)
11) Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 "1688 Feb 13: Elizabeth ye daughtr of Rob and Rebecca Wiltshire". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61187&h=1566568&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1620/1 (Data from secondary evidence)
12) Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 "Thomas son of Mr Thomas Pike born Oct 3". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=GloucBMDearly&h=1527381&indiv=try. Reference: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P328/1 IN 1/2 (Data from direct source)
13) Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938 "Mr Thomas Pike Junr of the Parish of Tetbury a batchelor son of Mr Thos Pike Woolstapler and Mrs Sarah White spinster of the same parish Daughter of Mr George White mercer married in this church by licence this thirteenth day of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy two by me John Wight. In the presence of Walter Wiltshire Pike, Thos White". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=GloucMarriages&h=1889816&indiv=try. Reference: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P328/1 IN 1/9 (Data from direct source)
14) Source: Gloucestershire Marriage Allegations and Bonds Mr Thomas Pike Junr, batchelor, woolstapler aged 18, of Tetbury swore before John White to marry at Tetbury, Sarah White, spinster aged 15, of Tetbury, by licence. To marry at Tetbury. The bond identifies the groom's father as Thomas Pike senior of Tetbury and the bride's father as George White. The groom, Thomas Pike senior and George White are bound in the sum of £500.. Reference: Q2/25; Q1 (Data from secondary evidence)
15) Source: Gloucestershire Marriage Allegations and Bonds Thomas Pike, batchelor, aged 26, of Tetbury swore before Thos Clar Dockwray, to marry at Longney, Jane Bayley, aged 22, of Tetbury, by licence.. Reference: Q3/51 (Questionable reliability of evidence)
16) Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 "Thomas Pike Gentn of Foscot". External Link
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61187&h=1567573&indiv=try. Reference: Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1620/1 (Data from secondary evidence)
17) Source: Lee, Alfred Theophilus, The history of the town and parish of Tetbury. Reference: Pg 296 (Questionable reliability of evidence)
18) Source: Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, 1710-1811 Record for Thomas Pike (Data from direct source)
19) Source: Lee, Alfred Theophilus, The history of the town and parish of Tetbury. Reference: Pg 299 (Questionable reliability of evidence)