Mockett, ISAAC the elder

Birth Name Mockett, ISAAC the elder
Also Known As Moackett, Isaac 1a 1b 2a
Gender male
Age at Death 80 years, 6 months, 13 days

Narrative

"Richard Mockett, son of a notable Kent landowning family married Sarah, daughter of Nicholas Sampson of Reading Street Farm. Richard purchased Hopeville Farm (formerly known as Dumptons) in St. Peter's building their home opposite the church, now called The Old Farmhouse, and bears the initials RMS and the date 1682 above the porch. Their youngest son Isaac built Hopeville House nearby in 1723 and over the next two centuries the Mockett Estate increased to stretch as far as the present St. Peter's recreation ground, with successive heirs becoming leading figures in the Church and 'squires' of the village." (Friends of Mockett's Wood website).

Isaac was the youngest child of six, but one of his brothers died when he was four.

Isaac inherited his father's farm when he was 20 years old, even though he was the youngest son, and in turn he left properties and land to his own three sons in his own will. Isaac's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all called Richard, but Isaac didn't name any of his sons Richard. Did he deliberately breaking away from family tradition for some reason?

Isaac was a batchelor aged 34 when he married Elizabeth who was 22. Their Marriage Licence was for St Margaret, Canterbury or Canterbury Cathedral. Isaac was wealthy, which is supported by his marriage in the Cathedral at Canterbury.

Their first child was a daughter, who was named Elizabeth after her mother. She died when she was three. Their second daughter was named Sarah, after Isaac's mother, and their third daughter, who was born a year after daughter Elizabeth died was named Elizabeth. Their next 3 children were all boys, Isaac was named after his father, Sampson was named after his mother's maiden name, Elijah doesn't seem to be a family name, but neither was Isaac, until his father came up with it. Perhaps Isaac decided to follow a new trend started by his father?

Daughter Elizabeth, married Thomas Sampson. Was he related to Isaac's mother?

ISAAC'S WILL
- wife Elizabeth, his bed and bedding, some key pieces of furniture, his best chamber pot and looking glass, four large pewter dishes and one brass boiling pot
- eldest son Isaac, Dumptons farm house and 50 acres of land, who must pay his brother Sampson 100 pounds, his brother Elijah 200 pounds, and his mother 22 pounds a year
- son Sampson, a house and 9 acres of land near Church Street, with malthouse, cornhouse, outhouses, stable, gardens and orchards. Isaac's share of the Fishing Boat or Vessel, of which George Hurst deceased was the late Master, and John Hurst his brother is now Master.
- youngest son Elijah, 3 small houses and gardens, in a place called Kingjoule. A parcel of land at Sowells Hill. Isaac's share of the Fishing Boat or Vessel, of which William Mockett deceased was the late Master, and Daniel Foord is now Master.
- daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Sampson, 50 pounds
- all grandchildren one guinea each
The residue and remainder to be split between sons Sampson and Elijah, who are named as joint executors.
Witnesses: John Sacket, Thomas Edwards, John Fagg Notary Public at Ramsgate.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 28 May 1673 Ramsgate, Kent, England   3a
Baptism 8 Jun 1673 St Lawrence in Thanet, Ramsgate, Kent, England   4a
Residence 1702 Calis Grange Farm, St Peter's, Kent, England   5a
Occupation 5 Feb 1707/8 (Julian)   Yeoman 2b
Residence 5 Feb 1707/8 (Julian) St Peter's, Kent, England   6a
Residence 1710 St Peter’s Farm, St Peter's, Kent, England   7a
Residence 1723 Hopeville House, St Peter's, Kent, England Built by Isaac Mockett the Elder 8a
Will 5 Aug 1752     9a 10a
Residence 5 Aug 1752 Dumptons farm house, St Peter's, Kent, England (owner) 9b
Residence 5 Aug 1752 Hopeville House, St Peter's, Kent, England   9c
Residence 5 Aug 1752 Kingjoule, St Peter's, Kent, England (owner) 9d
Death 10 Dec 1753 St Peter's, Kent, England Age: 80 3b
Burial 14 Dec 1753 St Peter, St Peter's, Kent, England Family Grave and Monument 11a 3c
Probate 29 Dec 1753 Canterbury, Kent, England to Sampson Mockett and Elijah Mockett (sons) 9e

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Mockett, RICHARD the elder14 Nov 162326 Nov 1692
Mother Sampson, SARAHApr 163210 Feb 1723/4 (Julian)
         Mockett, ISAAC the elder 28 May 1673 10 Dec 1753
    Brother     Mockett, Nicholas 1660 20 Dec 1734
    Brother     Mockett, Richard 1659 after 26 Jun 1692
    Sister     Mockett, Anne 1669
    Brother     Mockett, John 1665 May 1669
    Sister     Mockett, Sara 1662

Families

Family of Mockett, ISAAC the elder and Kerby, ELIZABETH

Married Wife Kerby, ELIZABETH ( * 1685 + 8 Oct 1762 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 5 Feb 1707/8 (Julian) Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England   2c 6b
Marriage License 11 Feb 1707/8 (Julian) Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England   12a
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Mockett, Elizabeth29 Jan 1708/9 (Julian)1712
Mockett, Sarah171025 Jan 1748
Mockett, Elizabeth1713Nov 1800
Mockett, Isaac17151789
Mockett, SAMPSON17181756
Mockett, Elijah172121 Jan 1797

Source References

  1. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
  2. England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973
  3. The Sackett Family Association
      • Page: 1623-1762 Mockett Family Grave
      • Source text:

        Monumental inscription on the grave of Richard Mockett (St Peter's, Thanet, Kent),
        "Here lieth interred the body of Richard Mockett / of this parish who was born at Birchington November 14th / 1623 ? and died November 30th 1696? aged 69? years son of / Richard Mockett of St Nicholas & Sarah daughter of John Sackett / of that prsh? also of Sarah his wife who departed this life February 10th 1723 / aged 61 years. She was daughter of Nicholas Sampson of Reading Street by Ann daughter / of Richard and Eden ? of Fleete of the ancient family of fleete of fleete [sic] in this island / She had issue Richard Nicholas John and Isaac. / Here also lieth interred the body of the aforesaid / Isaac Mockett who was born May 28th 1673 and died December / 10th 1753 aged 80 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife daughter of / Paul Kirby by Hannah daughter of Captain Jeffery Tomlin / of this parish who died October 8th 1762 aged 77 years / This tomb was erected by John, grandson of the above Isaac Mockett / And was restored in 1918 by their grandson Brooke Mockett."
        [Transcribed from the gravestone by Chris Sackett, 2008]

      • Page: 1623-1762 Mockett Family Grave
      • Source text:

        Monumental inscription on the grave of Richard Mockett (St Peter's, Thanet, Kent),
        "Here lieth interred the body of Richard Mockett / of this parish who was born at Birchington November 14th / 1623 ? and died November 30th 1696? aged 69? years son of / Richard Mockett of St Nicholas & Sarah daughter of John Sackett / of that prsh? also of Sarah his wife who departed this life February 10th 1723 / aged 61 years. She was daughter of Nicholas Sampson of Reading Street by Ann daughter / of Richard and Eden ? of Fleete of the ancient family of fleete of fleete [sic] in this island / She had issue Richard Nicholas John and Isaac. / Here also lieth interred the body of the aforesaid / Isaac Mockett who was born May 28th 1673 and died December / 10th 1753 aged 80 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife daughter of / Paul Kirby by Hannah daughter of Captain Jeffery Tomlin / of this parish who died October 8th 1762 aged 77 years / This tomb was erected by John, grandson of the above Isaac Mockett / And was restored in 1918 by their grandson Brooke Mockett."
        [Transcribed from the gravestone by Chris Sackett, 2008]

      • Page: 1623-1762 Mockett Family Grave
      • Source text:

        Monumental inscription on the grave of Richard Mockett (St Peter's, Thanet, Kent),
        "Here lieth interred the body of Richard Mockett / of this parish who was born at Birchington November 14th / 1623 ? and died November 30th 1696? aged 69? years son of / Richard Mockett of St Nicholas & Sarah daughter of John Sackett / of that prsh? also of Sarah his wife who departed this life February 10th 1723 / aged 61 years. She was daughter of Nicholas Sampson of Reading Street by Ann daughter / of Richard and Eden ? of Fleete of the ancient family of fleete of fleete [sic] in this island / She had issue Richard Nicholas John and Isaac. / Here also lieth interred the body of the aforesaid / Isaac Mockett who was born May 28th 1673 and died December / 10th 1753 aged 80 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife daughter of / Paul Kirby by Hannah daughter of Captain Jeffery Tomlin / of this parish who died October 8th 1762 aged 77 years / This tomb was erected by John, grandson of the above Isaac Mockett / And was restored in 1918 by their grandson Brooke Mockett."
        [Transcribed from the gravestone by Chris Sackett, 2008]

  4. Kent Baptisms
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Isaac
        Country England
        Last name Mockitt
        Archive Canterbury Cathedral Archives
        Birth year -
        Archive reference U3/19/1/2
        Baptism year 1673
        Register year range 1653-1687
        Baptism date 08 Jun 1673
        Record set Kent Baptisms
        Place St Lawrence in Thanet, St Lawrence
        Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
        Father's first name(s) Richard
        Subcategory Parish Baptisms
        Mother's first name(s) Sarah
        Collections from England, Great Britain
        County Kent

  5. Mockett's Journal
      • Page: Page 216
      • Source text:

        1702 Isaac, son of ditto, held Calis Grange, with Thomas Underdown of Joss farm.

  6. Kent Marriages And Banns
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Isaac
        Last name Mockett
        Marriage year 1707
        Marriage date 05 Feb 1707
        Place Canterbury, Christ Church Cathedral
        Spouse's first name(s) Elizabeth
        Spouse's last name Kirby
        Groom's parish St Peters
        Bride's parish St Peters
        County Kent
        Country England
        Register year range 1687-1733
        Archive Canterbury Cathedral Archives
        Archive reference U3/100/1/2
        Page 42
        Record set Kent Marriages And Banns
        Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
        Subcategory Parish Marriages
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Isaac
        Last name Mockett
        Marriage year 1707
        Marriage date 05 Feb 1707
        Place Canterbury, Christ Church Cathedral
        Spouse's first name(s) Elizabeth
        Spouse's last name Kirby
        Groom's parish St Peters
        Bride's parish St Peters
        County Kent
        Country England
        Register year range 1687-1733
        Archive Canterbury Cathedral Archives
        Archive reference U3/100/1/2
        Page 42
        Record set Kent Marriages And Banns
        Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
        Subcategory Parish Marriages
        Collections from England, Great Britain

  7. Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society
      • Page: St Peters Farmhouse
      • Source text:

        "St Peters Farmhouse has the initials of the first owners only. A Richard Mockett bought the farmhouse in 1657 and 25 years later had the porch build, the inbuilt stone tablet recording ‘M’ over ‘S’ ‘R’ and 1682: Mockett over Sarah and Richard. In 1710 the house was re-fronted to keep up with fashion and MOCKETT Isaac and Elizabeth was recorded in stone."

      • Citation:
  8. Mockett's Wood (website)
      • Source text:

        "Isaac built Hopeville House nearby in 1723 and over the next two centuries the Mockett Estate increased to stretch as far as the present St. Peter's recreation ground, with successive heirs becoming leading figures in the Church and 'squires' of the village."

      • Citation:
  9. Family Files
      • Page: Will of Isaac Mockett the Elder
      • Page: Will of Isaac Mockett the Elder
      • Page: Will of Isaac Mockett the Elder
      • Page: Will of Isaac Mockett the Elder
      • Page: Will of Isaac Mockett the Elder
  10. Canterbury Probate Records (1396-1858)
      • Page: Will Mockett Isaac St. Peter in Thanet 1752 1753 PRC/17/94/508 PRC/16/419 M/1
  11. Kent Burials
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Isaac
        Country England
        Last name Mockett
        Archive Canterbury Cathedral Archives
        Birth year -
        Archive reference U3/120/1/3
        Age at death -
        Register year range 1727-1777
        Death year 1753
        Page 589
        Burial year 1753
        Record set Kent Burials
        Burial date 14 Dec 1753
        Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
        Burial place St Peter in Thanet, St Peter
        Subcategory Parish Burials
        County Kent
        Collections from England, Great Britain

  12. Britain, Marriage Licences
      • Page: Canterbury Marriage Licences Vol V 1701-1725 page 329
      • Source text:

        Mocket, Isaac, Yeoman, batchelor, and Elizabeth Kirby, spinster, both of St Peter in Thanet. At Minster, or St Margaret, Cantebury, or Christ Church (the Cathedral), Canterbury. Feb 11, 1707.