Finally I have found Samuel's burial. It states that he was 74 when he died, which puts my previous estimate of his birth (1748) 18 years out! Also, despite his parents marrying in 1735, all the christenings of his children state that Samuel is the son of Andrew Bulmer and Mary Hurst. Either he was illegitimate, or maybe he was left by someone?? I am not sure.
His will was proved May 1804. Volume 148 of the Index of Wills which can be found at the Borthwick Instiute of Historical Research, York, and was entry no 183. (Tues 3 May 1999)
In his will Samuel says that His wife is expecting their 7th Child, whom I did not know about until I looked in the Parish registers of St Margaret and found mention of the birth, Christening, death and Burial of WIlliam. I also noticed the same for an eigth child, James, who also did not live too long, though I have only just come across his information again (16 May 2001).
Samuel was a Brazier / Brass Castor, and his son Andrew also followe in this business.
From the Land Deeds Registry of the City of York, Vol E95 Folio No 107 Dated 3 Jun 1791:
This is available in the York City Archives, Exhibition Square, York.
A sale of land between Dorothy Capes of York, Widow of John Capes, late of York, Yeoman, deceased, and Thomas Watson Wallerton who married Ann Capes, of the City of York, Flaxdresser, and Mary Capes, of York, Spinster, and William Dunning, of York, Turner who married Elizabeth Capes on the first part,and Samuel Bulmer, of York, Brazier, on the second part.
It is regarding a property in the Parish of St Peter Le Willows, Walmgate. Samuel was buying it from the Capes family.
The will of Samuel Bulmer which can be found at the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York. Microfilm Number 1054, Volumer 148, Folio No 183.
This is not the exact copy, but close too it.The will of Samuel Bulmer, Brass Founder of York.
!Elizabeth, his wife to be sole Executor. She is to see him buried in a decent manner and to enjoy life without let or hinderance in the house near Walmgate Bar (York), and the interest of £150 which is in the hands of Mr Robert Spence, Book Binder in Ousegate (York). Being interest of 5 Percent at this time. Also whatever debts he has for her to sort out as she deems fit, until God shall take her as well.My will is that the house and £150 in the hands of Mr Robert Spence be equally divided between his Children who shall then be alive, or their heir at law respectively. That is to say if any of them have any children, such children shall receive their Father or Mother's share equally among them, and not as I only have 2 children namely Andrew and John, my wife being at this time pregnant with another, I ordan if it lives that itshall receive equal share with my two said sons, Andrew and John, and its heirs, in the same case aforesaid, if it should chance to die with remainder before my said wife and I do hereby revoke and disallow any and all other former wills and testaments and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26TH day of Septemer in the year of our Lord 1787.
Samuel Bulmer Signed and sealed inthe prescence of us to be the last will and testament of Samuel Bulmer.
John Peckhill, Henry Tomlinson, Charles Long.
!This will was proven 12 Jun 1804.
Though I do not have Nancy's death date yet, I know that she died before 1787, as only her brother's Andrew and John were memtioned in her father's will when it was been written out. Hence she must have died young.
Andrew was given the Freedom of the city of York in the year 1733/4.
He was a Brass Founder, or Brass Caster.From the Land Deeds Registry Volume E94 available at the York City Archives, Exhibition Square, York:
18 Jan 1771 Andrew Bulmer, Brasscaster of York, on the first part
to
Thomas Smith of York, Yeoman, and Ann his Wife, the daughter of Mary Blyth, widow of Alexander Blyth of York, previously Married to John Cox, of York, Gent. (Ann is from the second marriage).
and
William Nottingham of Hessay on the third part.
Re: A house and grass yard to the southwest of St Cuthberts Church yard near Layerthorpe Postern. Once occupied by Henry Simpson, before him, William Nicholson.
Mortgage and Consideration £50.
Also from the Archives: Book B43 page 257:
Andrew Bulmer, to have 40 schillings for taking an apprentice, Thomas Nicholson.
He also can be found mentioned in the Land Deeds registers in Volumes E94 page 136 (1787) and E94 page 206 (1788) though I have not looked these up as yet. These volumes can be found in the York City Archives, Exhibition Sq, York, England
John was a Brazier, probably apprenticed to his father, though I have not found any evidence of this as yet - 5 Mar 2001.
Isabella's parents are Richard Wilson and Mary........
I cannot locate a marriage for them yet.
James was apprenticed to his Father John, a Brazier. He applied for the freemanship of the City of York, 3 July 1830.
Thomas was given the Freedom of the City of York in the Year 1694/5.
He was a Tailor.
!Thomas also has been linked to the Smurthwaite Family. On the Ancestral File
there is an Abraham Smurthwaite Jnr who has an acestor called Jane Bulmer. as
Of yet neither I, or the Descendants of this person have found the link yet.
30 dec 1995.Here are a few Bulmers who may be related to this part of the family:
Richard Bulmer married Frances english 31 Jan/Feb/Mar 1734 at Holy Trinity Kings Court, York (Also known as Christ Church, York)
I have found three children for this couple:
Edward Chr 12 Oct 1738, Buried 7 Nov 1738.
Abigail and Jane, twin daughters of Richard Bulmer, a Taylor (sic) Chr 13 Feb 1741.Also a Daniel Bulmer marriedElizabeth Hillary 26 Jan 1744 at Holy Trinity Kings Court, York.
George was given the Fredom of the City of York in the year 1721/2.
He was a Butcher.
Francis received the Freedom of the City of York in the year 1767.
Below are extracts from the will of Famcis Bulmer Snr. This can be found on a microfilm [Number unsure] Folio 219 at the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, in York.
This is a summary, and also , some of the language is written by me to make it flow easier.
This is the last will and testament of me, Francis Bulmer Snr, Gent, of York, written 11 Nov 1834.
I bequeath to my 3 sons, William, George, and John Bulmer £1000 each. The executors of my will are my said 3 sons.
Mention is made of his Daughter Mary who appears to be able to decide who get any monies from Trusts which were to be set up.
A share of some monies is to go to the children of his son Francis Jnr, unless of course they die before the age of 21 years. Then the money will go into a trust for the others to share, once they attain the age of 21 years.
A granddaughter called Frances Helen [Layng] is to receive £200
A granddaughter called Elizabeth Ann Roddam is to receive £200
A granddaughter called Helen Horseman Tate [?] is to receive £200
He forgives and remits to his daughter Phoebe Roddam the summ of £1000 and all interest at his decree.
His daughter Jane Clarkson is to receive the interest on the £1500 earned.....
She is also to receive £500 to share with her children once they attain the age of 21 years.
Also, Cicely Newsham Bulmer has married into the family, though I do not recall if she received anything.
There is also mention made of two grandchildren, Thomas Francis Layng, and Frances Helen Layng.
£200 to go to his grandson John Bulmer
£100 to each of the other 5 grandchildren:
Mary Bulmer, Helen Bulmer, Henry [Herman] Bulmer, Phebe Bulmer and Emma Bulmer
His daugther Phoebe Roddam also gets an additional £500.
His son James Bulmer to receive £200 as does his son George Bulmer.
William, George and John Bulmer are to receive a further £500.
Mention is made of his son Francis's wife Elizabeth [full name Elizabeth Frances Clarke]
His Esteemed friend William Vollans, Wine Merchant, to receive 19 Guineas [1 Guinea = £1 1s in old money, which is equivalent to £1.05 today, but which was a large amoount of money back in 1835!]
To his Servant Richard Howard, now in the service of his son John Bulmer, £10.
And to John Bickerdike, now in the service of his son William Bulmer, £10 [ I wonder if he is related to Charlotte Bickerdike who married Joseph Bulmer??]
William Bulmer, his son, is to purchase the House, and Garden Stable and Coach house for £600.
Will proved 7 Oct 1835
I do believe that Helen was living in the Parish of St John Ousebridge just prior to her marriage to Francis Bulmer. It is possible that her parents may also have been there, but I am not certain about that.
According to the obituaries, George was a parliamentary agent, though I have not yet researched to find out what allegiance he had to anyone. I have a reference to search the York Gazetteer on the day of 4 Nov 1848. It may be his obituary, or something more helpful.
Anne died of Tuberculosis :(
From the parish of St Maurice, York:
George Henry Bulmer, son of Henry and Mary Ann Bulmer, Christened 12 Oct 1887, living at 17, Groves Lane, York. Father's occupation = Tailor.
Ernest Samuel Bulmer, son of Henry and MAry Ann Bulmer, Christened 4 Sep 1889. The abode and occupation are the same as above.
It is possible that this famil;y are related to me, though I am not sure how at the moment.
James is always found to be 'Of Gateshead', although he was living in York at the time of his marriage. I have yet to look at records in the Gateshead area. He died before his wife did.
She died aged 95!!!! What an age to attain!
17 Aug 2001, I do not as yet know if John married.
Charles was not mentioned in his Grandfather's Will, so it is possible that he had died before the will was written,
He was the vicar of the Parish of St Lawrence, York, between the years of .... and ....
!I cannot find any refrence to the birth of their first child Thomas Francis except that he was mentioned in his Grandfather Francis' Will which was proved Oct 1835.
James was a Lieutenant, though I do not know which regiment.