Thomas COBBOLD

#44, Thomas COBBOLD

Born 1708 in Rattlesden, Suffolk
Died 21 Apr 1767 in Ipswich
Occupation Common Brewer
Father Thomas COBBOLD (24 Apr 1680 - 02 Jun 1752)
Mother Mary WOODTHORPE (? - 1758)

This Thomas helped his father in the family brewing business particularly its move to the Cliff.  The family lived at the Cliff and worshipped at St Clement's.  Thomas' tombstone, preserved inside the church describes him as a Common Brewer.  Far from being derogatory this identified him as being forward thinking in selling his beer to others in addition to that sold for consumption in his own premises.  His will, preserved in the National Archives was dated 5th April 1767 and proved 27th May 1767, a month after his death, mentions his wife Sarah and children, Thomas, John, William and Mary.

Timeline

Born

Married Sarah COBBOLL (sic) in Trimley St Martin

Birth of Daughter, Sarah COBBOLD

Birth of Son, Thomas COBBOLD

Death of Son, Thomas COBBOLD

Birth of Son, John COBBOLD

Death of Son, John COBBOLD

Birth of Son, Thomas COBBOLD

Birth of Son, John COBBOLD

Death of Son, John COBBOLD

Birth of Daughter, Sarah COBBOLD

Birth of Son, John COBBOLD

Birth of Son, William COBBOLD

Birth of Daughter, Mary COBBOLD

Death of Father, Thomas COBBOLD

Death of Mother, Mary WOODTHORPE

Died 1767