Individual Details
Richard Templer
(Bef 17 Dec 1603 - 1653)
With the arrival of Richard Templer, the picture of the family begins to emerge from the shadows. Even so, with a multiplicity of Richards in Exeter, confusion between them is frequently unavoidable. Occupations and parishes (of which there were many in Exeter) sometimes help in sorting them out.
Richard's baptism has yet to be found. He became a Freeman of Exeter by succession in 1626 when his father died. As he was a cordwainer, it may be inferred that his father was also in that trade. Possibly the latter had come to Exeter originally as a cordwainer's apprentice, and had gained his Freedom of the city through that apprenticeship.
In 1626, Richard married Joan Pearse (Joane Pearce or Johan Pearce).
During the Commonwealth, Richard does not appear to have been entirely a dutiful son of the existing regime. In 1650, he was 'presented' for being absent from church on Lord's Day.
Earlier researchers indicate that Richard died in 1654, during the Protectorate of Cromwell, His will, however, was not proved until 1661, six or seven years later, according to the researcher, C.R. Templer. That delay may have been caused by the general upheaval that existed in Commonwealth and Protectorate times, We cannot check on the original because, as already stated Devon wills have been destroyed during WWII. A brief extract, however, has been found and reveals that Richard left to his son, Richard, his 'high standing bedstead and feather bed blanketts shetes pillowes and rugges... unto all my servants in my house 2s 6d.' The will is signed with a mark. Administration was to his sons Richard (Innholder) and Thomas (Chandler).
In 1654, Joan Templer, his widow, married John Gyles. She is given as of St. Johns parish, he of St. Mary Steps. 16 years later a Thomas Templer, chandler, was apprenticed to John Gyles in Exeter.
Ron Lewin - 1983
Cordwainer
Etymologically speaking, the word Cordwainer is derived from the Old French word cordoanier, and originally referred to someone who worked with cordwain or cordovan, an equine leather that was historically produced in Medieval Córdoba, also known as Cordova in English.
A cordwainer (/ˈkɔːrdˌweɪnər/) is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the cobbler's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes.
Date given July 1526?? (1642) - Signed Protestation Returns at St John's Bow, Exeter (Can't find no record of this return in the Parliamentary records)
Extract from Municipal Records of the city of Exeter
"14th April 1651.
Two constables doe informe that yesterday last they going to the home of Richard Templer, innholder to take up and impresse certain horses and other provisions for the present service of the Commonwealth, they were opposed therein by Joane the wife of the said Richard Templer insomuch that they having seized, on two paire of crubbs, and setting them on horses backs, the said. Joane took them off againe and tore them in peecss in the presence of these informants whereby the crubbs became unserviceable"
Gleanings from the Municipal and Cathedral Records of the City of Exeter (pub 1877)
But the constables aided doubtless by soldiers prevailed and carried off the horses, for the next day an ostler from a rival Inn whose master was the devoted, servant of the Commonwealth complains that he was ridying several horses belonging to certaine Troopers to drinke, and ridying down the street nears the town well he saw divers boys playing together" and amongst them the son of Templer, who excited, at seeing his father's property in such hands threw a stone which struck the Ostler in the back. Burning with revenge he chased the boy home to his father's door but was there stopped by a blow in the face delivered, with emphasis by Mr. Templer who covered his son's retreat. Public sympathy in that part of the town, at all events, was not with the Commonwealth, for we are told that the mob assembled in a mutinous and tumultuous manner, and it was not until the soldiers had drawn their swords and used them freely that peace was restored, Mr. Templer was also informed against for selling beer without a licence, though it is somewhat difficult to conceive why he should have been allowed to keep an Inn and yet forbidden to sell beer*. It would appear however that this was a kind of weapon held "In terrorem" over the unfortunate publicans who were allowed to follow their calling with certain licences which a quibble could upset at any time that occasion demanded.
Footnote
* An 'inn' was not in those days a place of refreshments, but a place of lodging. 'Licensed premises' of today correspond with what was then called a 'Tavern'. The nearest modern counterpart of an 'Inn' would be a Temperance Hotel: the explanation in the text is neither accurate nor necessary.
This Richard had three sons.
Richard b. 1631
John b. 1636
Thomas probably b. about 1638.
John seems the one most likely to have been the figure in this episode.
(footnote written in the handwriting of Jack (John Francis) Templer)
1653, 31st August Richard Templer To my son Richard my high standing bedstead and feather bed blankets, shetes, pillowes and rugges. Unto all
(Cordwyner) my servants in my house 2s 6d ea.
Signed with the mark of
Richard Templer
Exeter
Admon de bonis non to sons Richard (Innholder) and Thomas (Chandler)
1661, May 6th
March 2024
Richard and Joane's children create the split between the Salmon Pool and the Stover Side of the family (not that these names would be recognised at the time).
Son Richard starts the Salmon Poll side and
Son Thomas starts the Stover side.
Based on DNA Tests conducted on Andrew Stephen Templer (Salmon Pool) and Michael Templer (Stover) there is a proven DNA link between the two families with Richard being the common ancestor i.e. going back nine generations
Richard's baptism has yet to be found. He became a Freeman of Exeter by succession in 1626 when his father died. As he was a cordwainer, it may be inferred that his father was also in that trade. Possibly the latter had come to Exeter originally as a cordwainer's apprentice, and had gained his Freedom of the city through that apprenticeship.
In 1626, Richard married Joan Pearse (Joane Pearce or Johan Pearce).
During the Commonwealth, Richard does not appear to have been entirely a dutiful son of the existing regime. In 1650, he was 'presented' for being absent from church on Lord's Day.
Earlier researchers indicate that Richard died in 1654, during the Protectorate of Cromwell, His will, however, was not proved until 1661, six or seven years later, according to the researcher, C.R. Templer. That delay may have been caused by the general upheaval that existed in Commonwealth and Protectorate times, We cannot check on the original because, as already stated Devon wills have been destroyed during WWII. A brief extract, however, has been found and reveals that Richard left to his son, Richard, his 'high standing bedstead and feather bed blanketts shetes pillowes and rugges... unto all my servants in my house 2s 6d.' The will is signed with a mark. Administration was to his sons Richard (Innholder) and Thomas (Chandler).
In 1654, Joan Templer, his widow, married John Gyles. She is given as of St. Johns parish, he of St. Mary Steps. 16 years later a Thomas Templer, chandler, was apprenticed to John Gyles in Exeter.
Ron Lewin - 1983
Cordwainer
Etymologically speaking, the word Cordwainer is derived from the Old French word cordoanier, and originally referred to someone who worked with cordwain or cordovan, an equine leather that was historically produced in Medieval Córdoba, also known as Cordova in English.
A cordwainer (/ˈkɔːrdˌweɪnər/) is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the cobbler's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes.
Date given July 1526?? (1642) - Signed Protestation Returns at St John's Bow, Exeter (Can't find no record of this return in the Parliamentary records)
Extract from Municipal Records of the city of Exeter
"14th April 1651.
Two constables doe informe that yesterday last they going to the home of Richard Templer, innholder to take up and impresse certain horses and other provisions for the present service of the Commonwealth, they were opposed therein by Joane the wife of the said Richard Templer insomuch that they having seized, on two paire of crubbs, and setting them on horses backs, the said. Joane took them off againe and tore them in peecss in the presence of these informants whereby the crubbs became unserviceable"
Gleanings from the Municipal and Cathedral Records of the City of Exeter (pub 1877)
But the constables aided doubtless by soldiers prevailed and carried off the horses, for the next day an ostler from a rival Inn whose master was the devoted, servant of the Commonwealth complains that he was ridying several horses belonging to certaine Troopers to drinke, and ridying down the street nears the town well he saw divers boys playing together" and amongst them the son of Templer, who excited, at seeing his father's property in such hands threw a stone which struck the Ostler in the back. Burning with revenge he chased the boy home to his father's door but was there stopped by a blow in the face delivered, with emphasis by Mr. Templer who covered his son's retreat. Public sympathy in that part of the town, at all events, was not with the Commonwealth, for we are told that the mob assembled in a mutinous and tumultuous manner, and it was not until the soldiers had drawn their swords and used them freely that peace was restored, Mr. Templer was also informed against for selling beer without a licence, though it is somewhat difficult to conceive why he should have been allowed to keep an Inn and yet forbidden to sell beer*. It would appear however that this was a kind of weapon held "In terrorem" over the unfortunate publicans who were allowed to follow their calling with certain licences which a quibble could upset at any time that occasion demanded.
Footnote
* An 'inn' was not in those days a place of refreshments, but a place of lodging. 'Licensed premises' of today correspond with what was then called a 'Tavern'. The nearest modern counterpart of an 'Inn' would be a Temperance Hotel: the explanation in the text is neither accurate nor necessary.
This Richard had three sons.
Richard b. 1631
John b. 1636
Thomas probably b. about 1638.
John seems the one most likely to have been the figure in this episode.
(footnote written in the handwriting of Jack (John Francis) Templer)
1653, 31st August Richard Templer To my son Richard my high standing bedstead and feather bed blankets, shetes, pillowes and rugges. Unto all
(Cordwyner) my servants in my house 2s 6d ea.
Signed with the mark of
Richard Templer
Exeter
Admon de bonis non to sons Richard (Innholder) and Thomas (Chandler)
1661, May 6th
March 2024
Richard and Joane's children create the split between the Salmon Pool and the Stover Side of the family (not that these names would be recognised at the time).
Son Richard starts the Salmon Poll side and
Son Thomas starts the Stover side.
Based on DNA Tests conducted on Andrew Stephen Templer (Salmon Pool) and Michael Templer (Stover) there is a proven DNA link between the two families with Richard being the common ancestor i.e. going back nine generations
Events
| Birth | Bef 17 Dec 1603 | ||||
| Christen | 17 Dec 1603 | St Mary Magdalene, Taunton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom | |||
| Occupation | 24 Jul 1626 | Cordwyner (cobbler) Freeman of the City of Exeter - By Succession |  | ||
| Marriage | 14 Dec 1626 | St. Paul, Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom - Joane Pearce | | ||
| Death | 1653 | | |||
| Will Admon | 6 May 1661 | to sons Richard & Thomas | | ||
| Will Exon | 17 May 1680 |
Families
| Spouse | Joane Pearce ( - ) |
| Child | Elizabeth Templer ( - 1690) |
| Child | Richard Templer (1631 - 1680) |
| Child | Ann Templer (1635 - 1635) |
| Child | John Templer (1635 - ) |
| Child | Thomas Templer (1638 - 1688) |
| Father | Richard Templer (1580 - 1626) |
| Mother | Ann Jakes ( - 1648) |
| Sibling | Alexander Templer ( - ) |
| Sibling | Joan Templer ( - ) |
| Sibling | Mary Templer ( - ) |
| Sibling | Grace Templer (1604 - ) |
| Sibling | Anne Templer (1605 - ) |
| Sibling | Margerie Templer (1607 - ) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Templer (1609 - ) |
Notes
Occupation
(Cobbler)Marriage
Vivian's Marriage Licence1662 Dec 11
Richard Templer of St John Arches, Exeter & Joanna Pearse of Bampford Speake
Death
There is some debate as to the date of death. Some records indicate 1653 or 1654 but letters of Adminsitration were taken out in 1661.Will Admon
Richard Templer (Cordwyner)1653, 31st August
To my Son Richard my high standing bedstead and feather bed blankets, shetes pillows and rugges........
Unto all my servants in my house 2s 6d
Signed with the mark of Richard Templer
Exeter - Admon de bonis to sons Richard (Innholder) and Thomas (Chandler)
1661, May 6th