Edward Cogswell

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Clothier

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In 1591 Edward Cogswell built the ancient home at what is now known at 145 Westbury Leigh. Restoration work uncovered three irregular lumps above the hearth, and further inspection revealed three shields carved in relief. One inscribed "ECA
(Edward Cogswell and Alicia), another reads "1591" and the third bears the Cogswell cloth logo, the use of which became compulsory for clothiers. The house was privately restored during the 1980's by Peter and Mary Jones. "His estates were
designated Lodboune, Horningsham, and Ripond Mylls... were located in Frome Selwood, a few miles from Westbury." He appears to have been one of the most successful and prosperous clothiers of the region."

Edward married Alice Unknown about 1579 in Westbury Leigh, England. Alice was born about 1559 in Westbury Leigh, England; died in May 1616; was buried on 11 May 1616 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Cogswell was born in 1592 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 7 Apr 1592; died on 29 Nov 1669 in Ipswich, Essex, MA; was buried in Old North Graveyard, Ipswich, Mass..

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Manufacturer Of Wollen Cloth

Robert married Alice Adlam in 1539 in Westbury Leigh, England. Alice (daughter of John Adlam and Majorie Unknown) was born in 1526 in Westbury Leigh, England; died on 1 Aug 1603 in Dilton, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Majorie Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]