In October 2008 (Features Archive) we wrote about the arms of Elizabeth Wilkinson, #57 in the tree, first wife of John Cobbold (1745-1835). Studious observers will know that she married him in 1773 and died in 1790 having given him 15 children in her 17 years of married life!
The Trust is delighted to report that an original copy of the Wilkinson Arms has been given by the ever-thoughtful Dr John Blatchly. The Trust has often previously been the recipient of his kindness and wisdom to which it now adds gratitude.
This illustration, measuring just 5” x 4” was copied by Mrs Bampton née Charlotte Cobbold (1817-1914) #141, Elizabeth’s granddaughter who gave it to her nephew, Francis Alfred Cobbold (1852-1915) #209. Interestingly Charlotte seems to have been something of an artist as the Trust has recently heard of some plates which she decorated with illustrations of flowers and fishes. She married the Reverend John Black Bampton (1818-1888) who was Domestic Chaplain to Lord Wynford at St. Clement’s, Ipswich in 1842 and they had a son, Henry in 1843 about whom we know nothing.
