Joseph Taunton (c.1671-1723)

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Joseph Taunton

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor, Clergyman 
Date of Birthc.1671ADM 6/3
First Known Service1693ADM 6/3
FatherRev. Joseph Taunton (1642-1712)PMD
MotherMary (d.1697)PMD
WifeAmy Jess (d.1741) - Married 2.5.1695, Devon PMD
Last Known Service1.12.1697ADM 6/3
Date of Death1723ADM 6/3
Burial5.8.1723ADM 6/3

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
1693 Ordained a PriestPMD
31.12.169530.11.1696
Norwich (54) 1693-1712
British 54 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Chaplain ADM 6/3/109		ADM 6/3
1.12.16961.12.1697
Hampton Court (70) 1678-1701
British 70 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Chaplain ADM 6/4/50		ADM 6/4
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