Michael Bateman, Yeoman, was first married to Rebeccah Freeman on 24 April 1742 at Ringstead Church after banns. Their daughter Dorothy was baptised there on 12 Sept 1743. Rebeccah died and was buried on 24 July 1750.
Michael Bateman's second wife was Elizabeth Bett. Marriage date not yet found.
Dorothy Bateman became the wife of Thomas Smith, rector of Clay Coton and vicar of Hillmorton, Warwicks.
His Will was witnessed by White Bette (Elizabeth's brother). Left all his freehold estate in Ringstead, goods and chattels to his wife Elizabeth and then on her decease or marriage to his son-in-law Thomas Smith, of Clay Coton. Left his personal estate to Thomas Smith. |