Ellis Crispe Explained

Ellis Crispe (1562–1625) was a merchant, alderman^[1] and Sheriff of London.^[2]

He was born in Marshfield, Gloucestershire^[3] the son of Thomas Crispe and Elizabeth Steward. He was baptised on 23 May 1562. He was a member of the Salters Company. He was married to Hester (née Ireland) and had eight sons including Nicholas, Samuel and Tobias and three daughters, including Elizabeth.^[4]

He died on 3rd November 1625^[5] shortly after being elected Sheriff^[6] and is buried in St Mildred, Bread Street.^[7] His lengthy will was proved on 7 November 1625 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.^[8] In his will, he made bequests to the poor of Bread Street, the town of Marshfield and the Officers of the Salters' Company.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Notes on the Aldermen of the City of London, 1502-1700. British History Online. 2019-08-22.
2. Web site: Addenda: The Mayors and Sheriffs of London. British History Online. 2019-08-22.
3. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, : Volume 52 1898, page 108
4. Book: Cigrand, Bernard John. History of the Crispe Family. 1901. 126.
5. https://www.twentytrees.co.uk/History/England/Place/St-Mildreds-Church-Bread-Street.html?A0cnPfL6 St Mildred's Church, Bread Street
6. Book: Beaven, Alfred B . The Aldermen of the City of London. Corporation of London. 1908.
7. Book: Cigrand, Bernard John. History of the Crispe Family. 1901. 132.
8. Web site: Will of Ellis Crispe, Alderman of London. The National Archives. 2019-08-22.
9. The Endowed Charities of the City of London, 1828, p. 209