James Matchett

Born: 1560-01-01 12:00:00
Died: 1641-01-01 12:00:00
Gender: Male
Place of migration: Stayed in Ireland

Our traceable lineage begins in Leicester, and Thurgarton, Norfolk. Reverend John Matchett is buried below St Stephens Church, Norwich on 13th November 1526.

The Portadown/Armagh/Ulster story begins with James Matchett b1560 in Thurgarton, Norfolk d1641 in Armagh, Ulster who married Agnes Blowfield b1560 of Gimingham most likely met her after he visited his brother John Matchett who lived in Gimingham. James and Agnes married and moved to Armagh with him becoming Reverend of Drumcree Church. The Matchetts were involved in the Kilmore 1641 massacre. After this the mother ran away to Drung, County Cavan for about a hundred years until they returned through church and parish roles.

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