(Rev.) Samuel GREGORY Parents: (Rev.) Anthony Gregory and Helen (maiden name not known)
Samuel Gregory was described as the Rev. Samuel Gregory, M.A., of Petrockstow, where he was probably living prior to 1633. His father, Rev. Anthony Gregory, was rector of Petrockstow (probably until about the mid-1640s).
In 1633 Samuel was instituted rector of High Bray, a village located 10 km NW of South Molton in county Devon. On 2 January 1633 Samuel Gregory was presented to the Rectory of High Bray by “George Kelly, clerk for this turn by reason of a grant from Emmanuel Davie, gent.” George Kelly was the Rector of the parish of Charles (and Samuel Gregory’s future father-in-law). The parishes of High Bray and Charles are adjoining. There appeared, however, to have been some irregularity in Samuel Gregory’s presentation; a month later on February 3 he was again presented by “King Charles I, for this turn by reason of lapse and (alas!) simony”.
Anne KELLY Anne Kelly was born in about 1614.
Parents: (Rev.) George Kelly, M.A., Rector of Charles, county Devon.
Mother’s name not known.
Samuel Gregory and Anne Kelly were married on 22 April 1634 at the parish church at Charles, county Devon.
Anno D'ni 1634. Samuel Gregorie the sonne of Anthony Gregory of Petrocke Stowe Clerk and Anne ye daughter of George Kelly of this p'ishe Clerk, were married the two and twentieth day of April.
John, baptised on 14 February 1635 at Charles.
Grace
Ann
Samuel, baptised on 24 June 1647 at Charles.
Anthony, baptised on 26 February 1649 at Charles [IGI].
Mary (see Appendix for further details)
Anne Gregory died aged 44 years, and was buried on 31 July 1658 at Charles.
An'. D'ni 1658. Ann the wife of Mr. Samuell Gregory Minister of High Bray was buried July 31st.
The Rev. Anthony Gregory, in his will of November 1659, mentioned his son Samuel and Samuel's recently deceased wife in the following terms:
My son Samuell Gregory. Ann Gregory, the unhappy wife of a bad husband, for the benefit of her children.
Samuel Gregory married Susanna (maiden name not known) (his second marriage).
Samuel Gregory died and was buried on 26 November 1663 at High Bray. The burial record states:
1663. Samuel Gregory, Parson, was buried on the 26th day of November.
Samuel Gregory's will was dated 6 November 1663 and included the following:
Samuel Gregory, Minister of the Gospel, Rector of Highbray, in the county of Devon. Poore of the parish of Highbray. My dear wife Susanna Gregory. George Gregory, John Gregory, Grace Bradford, Ann Gregory, Samuel Gregory, Anthony Gregory, and Mary Gregory, my sons and daughters. Joane Gorton, my kinswoman. Unto Mary Gregory my daughter, her mother's wedding ring and bible whom I doe also constitute and ordaine to be the whole and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. Lewes Bradford, my son-in-law. John Snytal, of Meeth, my nephew.
The will was proved at Exeter on 11 October 1664 by Lodovico Bradford, Clerk, and George Gregory (guardians named in the will) during the minority of Mary Gregory, the sole Executrix.
Appendix The children of Rev. Samuel Gregory & Anne (née Kelly): George Gregory (baptised on 10 February 1634 at Charles) married Mary Wood on 20 November 1662 at Charles; Rector of the parish of Charles. [click a link for further details]
John Gregory, baptised on 14 February 1635 at Charles.
Grace Gregory, married Lewes Bradford on 2 September 1656 at Charles.
Ann Gregory, unmarried in 1663.
Samuel Gregory, baptised on 24 June 1647 at Charles.
Anthony Gregory, baptised on 26 February 1649 at Charles [IGI].
Mary Gregory, unmarried in 1663.
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