 1763 - 1846 (83 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | Rev. Charles Jasper Selwyn was born on 19 Feb 1725/26; was christened on 5 Mar 1725/26 in St. Margaret's, Westminster (son of Capt. Henry Selwyn and Ruth Compton); died on 10 Sep 1794; was buried on 16 Sep 1794 in Batsford churchyard. Notes:
s. Henry. 'principis. curii Westmonasterii,' gent. CHRISTCHRURCH, matric. 12 June 1745, aged 18; B.A. 1749, M.A. 1767, vicar of Blockley, co. Worcester, 1761, rector of Beverstone with Kingscote, co. Gloucester, 1767, and preb. of Salisbury 1775, until his death 10 Sep., 1794, father of John, 1774, and of the next named. See Alumni West., 333.
Died:
Obituary from Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 64
At Blockley, in the county and diocese of Worcester, the Rev. Charles Jasper Selwyn, M.A. more than 40 years minister of that parish; of whose exemplary character they can on speak as it deserves, who had the happiness to be most intimately acquainted with his virtues, which originated from the most enduring sweetness and benevolence of natural disposition, improved and heightened by the influences of true religion. This gentleman was of a very antient and respectable family, nearly connected with Lords Sydney and Boston. He was educated at Westminster School; and his amiable character and conduct there still live in the memories of his contemporaries. He was elected thence to Christ Church, Oxford, in 1775; and soon after he had taken his first degree, married Elizabeth, the daughter of ____ Coxeter, esq. of Bampton, co. Oxford. Not many years after his ordination he was placed by his friend Mr. Congreve, the late generous and worthy vicar of that parish, in the curacy of Blockley, with a handsome stipend; and his faithful labours, in an extensive and laborious cure, so recommended him to his liberal-minded principal, that he permitted him to apply to Dr. Johnson then Bishop of Worcester, who was no stranger to Mr. Selwyn's character, to consent to the resignation of Mr. Congreve, and collate his excellect curate to the vicarage. In that station he was enabled, by this fortunate increase of income, to extend his bounty to his poor parishioners.
"By him were riches rightly understood
"to be a larger power of doing good."
About 20 years ago he qualified as a justice of the peace for the county of Worcester; and, not many years since, he also qualified for the county of Gloucester: and in this arduous situation, in a district of thirty miles extent, with very few resident magistrates, he acquitted himself with such unbiassed integrity, such unwearied patience, such found judgement, and such strict adherence to the laws, as gave universal satisfaction to those to whose benefit and accommodation he devoted his time and his abilities. In a word, it is difficult to say in which character he shone most; whether as an affectionate husband, a tender and indulgent father, a pious minister, an upright magistrate or (as the writer of this article with tears of grateful sorrow now reflects) as an attentive, benevolent, and faithful friend. During a long and severe illness he exhibited an example of patient submission to the will of God, full of comfort to himself, and of instruction to those around him; particularly to his affectionate children, who, from the moment of their mother's death, had but one contest with each other, which of them should be most dutiful and attentive to the best of fathers. He was attended to the grave by a mournful train of children, parishioners, and friends.
Charles married Elizabeth Coxeter on 9 Jun 1750 in St. Mary's, Dover. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Coxeter and Elizabeth Harris) was born in 1730; died in 1776 in Blockley; was buried on 12 Jan 1776 in Batsford churchyard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Elizabeth Coxeter was born in 1730 (daughter of Thomas Coxeter and Elizabeth Harris); died in 1776 in Blockley; was buried on 12 Jan 1776 in Batsford churchyard. Children:
- Capt. Henry Charles Selwyn was born in 1751 in Bampton; died on 23 Jun 1807 in Gloucester; was buried in Matson, Gloucester.
- Rev. John Selwyn was born on 3 May 1753 in Blockley; was christened on 23 May 1753 in Blockley; died on 28 Oct 1823; was buried on 11 Nov 1823 in Salisbury Cathedral (beneath the spire).
- William Selwyn was born on 30 April 1755 in Blockley; was christened on 19 May 1755 in Blockley; died on 19 June 1755 in Blockley; was buried on 21 Jun 1755 in Blockley.
- Albinia Selwyn was born in 1758; died on 27 Jul 1832; was buried in Batsford churchyard.
- Rev. Congreve Selwyn was born on 9 Feb 1762 in Blockley; died in 1808 in Ledbury; was buried in Ledbury church.
- 1. Mary Selwyn was born in 1763; died in Jul 1846; was buried in Batsford churchyard.
- Harriet Selwyn was born in 1767; died on 15 Jul 1767; was buried on 18 Jul 1767 in Blockley.
- Elizabeth Selwyn was born in 1769; died on 30 Nov 1839; was buried on 5 Dec 1839 in Batsford churchyard.
- William Selwyn was born in 1771 in Blockley; was christened on 28 Nov 1771 in Blockley; died on 11 Mar 1794 in Batsford; was buried on 11 Mar 1794 in Batsford.
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| 5. |  Ruth Compton was born on 13 Nov 1695 (daughter of Anthony Compton and Hannah Hutchinson); died on 3 May 1761; was buried on 9 May 1761 in Chislehurst, Kent. Children:
- Albinia Selwyn was born in 1719; died on 2 Apr 1769; was buried in Whiston, Northants.
- Mary Selwyn was born in 1720; died in 1783; was buried in Batsford.
- Hannah Selwyn was born on 27 Aug 1725; died on 15 Nov 1756 in Matson.
- 2. Rev. Charles Jasper Selwyn was born on 19 Feb 1725/26; was christened on 5 Mar 1725/26 in St. Margaret's, Westminster ; died on 10 Sep 1794; was buried on 16 Sep 1794 in Batsford churchyard.
- Catherine Selwyn was born in 1729; died on 5 Sep 1801.
- William Selwyn, KC was born on 14 Jun 1732; died on 21 Aug 1817 in Selwyn Court, Richmond; was buried on 29 Aug 1817 in Chislehurst, Kent.
- Charlotte Selwyn died in 1806 in Bath; was buried on 17 Jun 1806 in All Saints, Weston, Bath.
- Frances Selwyn died in 1797; was buried on 29 Jun 1797 in Chislehurst, Kent.
- Louisa Selwyn died in 1787; was buried on 30 Oct 1787 in Chislehurst, Kent.
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| 8. |  Maj. Gen. William Selwyn was born in 1655 (son of William Selwyn and Margaret Nourse); died on 15 Apr 1702 in Jamaica; was buried in Matson, Gloucester. Notes:
Entry on the Queen's Royal Surrey's site
According to his entry in John Davis, the history of the Second Queen's
Royal Regiment, now the Queen's (Royal West) Surrey Regiment, vol. vi
(London, 1906), which covers officers serving between 1661 and 1904,
William Selwyn was commissioned as a Captain in the Guards on 1 September
1681, as Captain & Lieutenant Colonel, 2nd Foot Guards in 1688 and Colonel
of the 2nd Regiment of Foot on 18 December 1691. He was made a Brigadier
General in 1695, and exchanged to the Colonelcy of the 22nd Foot on 28 June
1701. On 9 March 1702, he was promoted to Major General and Governor of
Jamaica. He died in Jamaica on 6 April 1702. He served at the battles of
Landen, 19 July 1693 and Namur, 20 August 1695, serving in the allied army
under the command of William III. He appears to have served at some time
probably in the Anglo-Dutch Brigade in the United Netherlands, where he
came to the notice of the future William III.
Inherited Matson House in 1679
Entry on History of Parliament
M.P. for Gloucester, 1698 - Nov. 1701
s. William, of Gloucester (city), arm. ORIEL COLL., matric. 11 April 1674, aged 16; of Stonehouse, co. Gloucester; M.P. Gloucester 1698-1700, 1700-1, colonel 1701, major-general 1702; died 6 April, 1702. See Foster's Parliamentary History.
William married Albinia Betenson on 26 May 1681 in Westminster Abbey. Albinia (daughter of Richard Betenson and Albinia Wray) was born in 1657; died on 29 Dec 1737; was buried in Matson, Gloucester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. |  Albinia Betenson was born in 1657 (daughter of Richard Betenson and Albinia Wray); died on 29 Dec 1737; was buried in Matson, Gloucester. Children:
- Albinia Selwyn was born in 1682; died in 1702 in Chislehurst; was buried on 13 Apr 1702 in Chislehurst .
- William Selwyn was born in 1683; died about 1690.
- Margaret Selwyn was born in 1684; died on 27 Apr 1742.
- Elizabeth Frances Selwyn was born in 1685; was christened in 15 Oct.1685 in St. James, Westminster; died after 1722.
- Col. John Selwyn was born on 20 Aug 1688 in Scadbury Park, Kent; died on 5 Nov 1751 in Matson.
- Maj. Charles Selwyn was born in 1689; was christened on 23 Jan 1688 in St. James, Westminster; died on 9 Jun 1749 in St. Mary's Hampton, Kew.
- 4. Capt. Henry Selwyn was born on 19 Aug 1690; was christened on 06 Sep 1690 in St. James church, Westminster; died on 3 Sep 1734 in Matson; was buried on 5 Sep 1734 in Matson.
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