Thomas Furminger

Was born about 1648 in, Kent and is my 8 x Great Grandfather. Unfortunately his place of birth is currently unknown.

The only clues we have are the baptisim of his children at Aylesford in 1673 & 1675, but there does not seem to be any record of his baptism in Aylesford.

The other clue relates to a mention in the Maidstone Assizes of 15th July 1678 this adds the posibility that the family came from Boxley - see below:

Maidstone Assizes 15 July 1678

before Thomas Twisden, J**, and Timothy Littleton, B*.

(Assizes 35/119/7)

(( B* – Baron of the Exchequer. J** – Judge of the Common Pleas or Upper Bench)

369. Indictment of Emblyn Ridge of Boxley, spinster, for grand larceny.

On 13 June 1678 at Boxley she stole 2 head-dressings (3s) and £5 in money

from Thomas Furminger.

(endorsed) Thomas Furminger, Joan Furminger, Frances Waymone. True Bill.

Guilty; to hang; reprieved after sentence.