Francis Le Gouch
Abt 1630 - Bef 1669 (38 years)
Generation: 1
1. Francis Le Gouch was born Abt 1630 (son of Francis Le Gouch and Martha); died Bef 1669. Notes:
(Research):Le Gouch found on "Richard Ligon's Map of Barbados (1657)" near "The Hole" which is located in St. James' Parish.
1682 RB3 VOL 8/258 James and Amy LeGouche, merchant sold Richard Forstall, merchant 7 acres plantation in St.Philip and storehouse at Oistins and 8 slaves. Land bounded by that of Francis LeGouch, decd.
Legouch found on "Herman Moll's Map of Barbados (1708)" between "Four Square" and "Six Paths" which appear to be located in St. Phillip's Parish.Francis — . [Group Sheet]
Children:- Mary Le Gouch was born Bef Dec 1667; died Yes, date unknown.
- Martha Le Gouch was born Bef Dec 1667; was christened 9 Dec 1667, St. Phillips Parish, Barbados; died Bef Jul 1703.
2. Francis Le Gouch died Bef 1648. Notes:
(Research):When found in the UK, Gough and Gooch are considered Welsh, with Gough being found mainly in the English border counties with Wales - Shropshire, Herefordshire and also Wiltshire. It means red haired or red faced. The earliest record is found in Cheshire - Robert Gough 1327. Gough is the anglicised version of Gooch. You also find the word 'le' used with early British surnames due to the Norman influence after the invasion of 1066. Some records show the surname in Barbados as le Gouche.
Francis — Martha. Martha died Aft 1669. [Group Sheet]
3. Martha died Aft 1669. Notes:
6 Jun 1648, recorded 2 Nov 1648
Will of John Russell Gent. of Barbados. My cousin Martha Barber - house and gardens in Lewis Co. Sussex and sterling in hands of Mary Barber widow and my mo. of law at my bro Thomas Russell's at Verrick; my cousin Martha Barber 's chn Stephen Legacia, Frances Legacia, and Susan Legacia,; little cousin Mary Barber; my cousin Martha - Xtrx in England and Barbados. Signed John Russell. Wit. Richard Hide, Richard Hughes, and Jo. Dix. RB3/3 (deeds), p. 484.
Martha Barker or Barber to James Legouche sale of 7 acres of land in the parish of St.Philip for 17 500 lbs of muscovado. Bounders: Stephen Nealey, John Adams, Eliner Carter. Witnesses: Stephen Legouche, George Hare, John Long. Year 1669 ref. RB3 vol 6/529
Martha Barker or Barber,widow and wife of and afterward Relict of Francis leGouche, gent. decd to James her son deed of gift of 12½ acres plantation in St. Philip. Bounders: Thomas Battson, lands formerly in possession of Dr.Charles Hamden and his wife Susanna. Witnesses: John Long, George Braye. year 1669, Ref. RB3 vol 6/532
1690 Martha Baker widow of St.Lucy left £50 as deed of gift RB3 VOL4/455 to her grandchildren, Elizabeth Luther and William Senitt or BennittChildren:
- 1. Francis Le Gouch was born Abt 1630; died Bef 1669.
- Stephen Le Gouch
- Sarah Le Gouch
- James Le Gouch was born Bef 1648; died 1682, St. Michael's Parish, Barbados.