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Note for: William Coppin, 3 DEC 1563 - March18,1633 Index
Individual Note: NOTES: 1633 - Memorial for William Copyn in St. Georges, Canterbury, Kent, England. 1633 Will of William Coppin, proved 22 March 1633. William Coppin of St. George's Canterbury, gentleman, mentions: His wife Jane; grandchild Mary Smith; Mr. Smith deceased, her brother; Joshua, his youngest son; Elizabeth Smith, daughter of his daughter Sarah; William Smith sun of his daughter Sarah; ROBERT WYNNE, his grandchild; William his eldest 6on. He wills to son JOSHUA his lease of the manor of Deal Prebend, held of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and also all his lands, tenements, etc. in Sholden and St. Mongehem to him and his heirs forever and likewise his lands iii Roitmey Marsh. and to his Son William all his lands in Deal. From, "The Coppyris of Kent" a genealogy, a copy is in the library of The Center for Kentish Studies, Maidstone, Kent, Eng. "Barbara's Note: Joshua Coppyn became the first Mayor of Deal. In St. Leonard's Church in Deal, a tomb inscription with John Coppin (probably William's son or father) along with other Coppins is inlaid in the church Iloor, now mostly under the alter. Only top part of inscription could be seen when we were in the church in March 1997. The church is still in use.
The Manor of Deal Prebend was a short distance from this church, and has been torn down. On.ly the gatehouse remains.)
1631 William Coppin of Canterbury, gentleman, son and heir of Mary Boys (Dene-Coppin) late of Beaksbourne, widow, deceased, a right over the manor Wootton to Thomas Coppin, gentleman, eldest son and heir of John Coppin late of Beaksbourne, gentleman, deceased. 21 Sept 1631. Mary died March 1616 daughter of William Dene, buried St. Leonard's Church of Deal, in middle tomb of Coppins. (Mary Dene Coppin married second, Thomas Boys.)
William Coppin,father of Martha, was buried at ST. Georges on March 18,1633.The Wynn's say that a memorial tablet to him is in St. Georges,and is mentioned in Hasted's History of Kent,vol.4,p. 170. Thje Wynns also note that William Coppin was also probably the grandson o f John Coppin,member of Parliament from Canterbury from 1553-54.
Individual Notes
Note for: John Coppin, 1530 - 20 MAY 1581 Index
Individual Note: St. Leonard's Church, Upper Deal, is a large building, which, despite many repdirs, restorations, and alterations, still retains some Norman characteristics. It contains a brass for Thomas Boys, d. 1560, who attended King Henry VIII. at the siege of Boulogne. The rectory of St. Leonard's, valued at 429, is in the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury. (1872 BLACK'S GUIDE TO KENT)
Barbara's Note: We visited St. Leonard's Church in March 1997. The Coppin
tomb is in the center isle of the Church, and is now under the alter. Only
the top portion is visible with the name of John Coppin showing. The church
is in good repair and is still in use.
Canterbury Wills. fo.84 JOHN COPPIN of Deal, yeoman. His daughter Bridget Horne. His daughter Justine Man. Katherine, Mary, Margaret and Martha his daughters. William, Thomas and John his sons. Mary his wife. John, son of George Coppin. His sister Molland of Dover. Juline Usborne his dauqhter-in-law. His brother Gookin (husband of Mary Denne's sister Cdtherine). To William Coppin and his heirs male his messuage in which he dwelt purchased by him of Mr. Thomas Boyse in Deal and that purchased by him of Roger Usborne in Deal and Shoidon. And his messuage purchased of Mathew Ilersey in Deal, Sholdon and Great Mongeham and other lands in Deal and Great MongehdM. Remainder to his other two sons in like tail succesiveiy. To Thomas his son in like tail his lands and tenements purchased of John Palmer of Dintchurch in Deal, Shoidon and Great Mongeham and other lands lying in Limne. Remainder to his sons William and John in like tail successively. To John his son in like tail his messuage and lands in Ripple and his messuage and ldnds in East Langdon, Westcliffe, Gustone and Bewisfelde. Remainder to
his other two sons in like tail. Proved 5 July 1580. Inventory 606 13s. 4d.
> > Abstract of Will Con 34-84
• Dated 16 Feb 157415 Proved 5 Jul 1580
• John Coppin of Deal, yeoman
To poor of Deal and every parish where any of my land is. Friend Thomas Elgar, parson of Deal. Daughters Bridget Horne, Justine Man, Katherine Coppin, Mary Coppin, Margaret Coppin & MARTHA Coppin Sons: WILLIAM, Thomas & John Coppin all under age.
• wife Mary sole executrix
• John son of George Coppin at 21
> Daughter -in-law Julian Usborne
> my brother Gookin
> to every of my servants
* Friends Vincent Denne; Thomas Denne my brother -in-law: William
* Kingsmill; Thomas Elgar; clerk & John Gockin overseers.
my lands in Deal, Sholden, Great Mongeham, Lyme, East Langdon, Wastcliffe, Guston & Bewisfeild, purchased of Thomas Boys, Roger U5borne, Mathew Persey, JOhn Richards, Leonard Raignolds'. Raphe Smith, John Best, Thomas Saunder, John Palmer of Dymchurch & William Dilnot of Alkham.
Witnesses - Thomas Denne, Vincent Denne, Thomas Elgar, parson of Deale,
John Gookin. Canterbury,
8 John COPPIN ??7, 12G Grandfather. Born ca 1513 in Kent, England. occupation: Member Of Parliament From Canterbury, 1553-54.
NOTES: Hasted, Citizens in Parliament: William Copyn in time of King Edwrd VI, 7th at Weitman Queen Mary, lst at oxford, William Copyn Vol. XI, p. 53 John Coppin of Whitstaple in 1446, built Cross. St. Augustines Park (ye old park) 30 June anno 30 Henry VIII to William Coppyn
Mayor of Canterbury, William Copyn 1541 and 1551
John Coppin was a member of the British Parliament. Ross Malone tells us that the Denne family is descended from the Vikings who invaded Normandy and who settled part of France,then moved north to England, Scotland,Wales and Ireland