Elizabeth Lucas Drake1 
F, #271781, b. circa 1742, d. 1817
Elizabeth Lucas Drake|b. c 1742\nd. 1817|p27179.htm#i271781|Reverend Joseph Drake||p27179.htm#i271782||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Elizabeth Lucas Drake was born circa 1742.2 She was the daughter of Reverend Joseph Drake.1 She married Reverend William Becher, son of Edward Becher and Mary Booth, on 16 February 1767 at Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland, England.1,2 She died in 1817 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2
From 16 February 1767, her married name became Becher.1
From 16 February 1767, her married name became Becher.1
Children of Elizabeth Lucas Drake and Reverend William Becher
- Elizabeth Becher b. 17 Feb 1768, d. Dec 18441
- Mary Drake Becher+ b. 6 May 1769, d. 24 May 18371
- Reverend Sherard Becher b. 4 Sep 1773, d. 28 Feb 18521
- Sarah Becher b. 7 Mar 1776, d. c May 17762
- Adreana Becher b. 13 Mar 1778, d. 14 May 18541
- Cranfield William Becher b. c 1781, d. 19 Mar 18581
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
Reverend Joseph Drake1 
M, #271782
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Child of Reverend Joseph Drake
- Elizabeth Lucas Drake+ b. c 1742, d. 18171
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
Reverend Sherard Becher1 
M, #271783, b. 4 September 1773, d. 28 February 1852
Reverend Sherard Becher|b. 4 Sep 1773\nd. 28 Feb 1852|p27179.htm#i271783|Reverend William Becher|b. 23 Mar 1741\nd. 7 Jun 1821|p27178.htm#i271780|Elizabeth Lucas Drake|b. c 1742\nd. 1817|p27179.htm#i271781|Edward Becher|b. 27 Jun 1676\nd. 1750|p27174.htm#i271738|Mary Booth||p27178.htm#i271777|Reverend Joseph Drake||p27179.htm#i271782||||
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Reverend Sherard Becher was baptised on 4 September 1773.2 He was the son of Reverend William Becher and Elizabeth Lucas Drake.1 He died on 28 February 1852 unmarried at age 78.1,2
Reverend Sherard Becher was educated at Southwell Grammar School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1795 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).2 He was the Curate in 1796 at Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He was ordained on 21 February 1796.2 He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1798 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).2 He was the Rector between 1798 and 1811 at Whittington, Derbyshire, England.2 He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1808 with a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.).2 He was the Vicar at East Markham, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He was the Rector between 1811 and 1852 at West Drayton, London, England.2
Reverend Sherard Becher was educated at Southwell Grammar School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1795 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).2 He was the Curate in 1796 at Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He was ordained on 21 February 1796.2 He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1798 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).2 He was the Rector between 1798 and 1811 at Whittington, Derbyshire, England.2 He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1808 with a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.).2 He was the Vicar at East Markham, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He was the Rector between 1811 and 1852 at West Drayton, London, England.2
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
Cranfield William Becher1 
M, #271784, b. circa 1781, d. 19 March 1858
Cranfield William Becher|b. c 1781\nd. 19 Mar 1858|p27179.htm#i271784|Reverend William Becher|b. 23 Mar 1741\nd. 7 Jun 1821|p27178.htm#i271780|Elizabeth Lucas Drake|b. c 1742\nd. 1817|p27179.htm#i271781|Edward Becher|b. 27 Jun 1676\nd. 1750|p27174.htm#i271738|Mary Booth||p27178.htm#i271777|Reverend Joseph Drake||p27179.htm#i271782||||
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Cranfield William Becher was born circa 1781.2 He was the son of Reverend William Becher and Elizabeth Lucas Drake.1 He died on 19 March 1858 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, unmarried.1,2
Cranfield William Becher was educated at Southwell Grammar School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He matriculated at St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1799.2 He was a practising solicitor at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2
Cranfield William Becher was educated at Southwell Grammar School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 He matriculated at St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1799.2 He was a practising solicitor at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
Elizabeth Becher1 
F, #271785, b. 17 February 1768, d. December 1844
Elizabeth Becher|b. 17 Feb 1768\nd. Dec 1844|p27179.htm#i271785|Reverend William Becher|b. 23 Mar 1741\nd. 7 Jun 1821|p27178.htm#i271780|Elizabeth Lucas Drake|b. c 1742\nd. 1817|p27179.htm#i271781|Edward Becher|b. 27 Jun 1676\nd. 1750|p27174.htm#i271738|Mary Booth||p27178.htm#i271777|Reverend Joseph Drake||p27179.htm#i271782||||
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Elizabeth Becher was baptised on 17 February 1768 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Reverend William Becher and Elizabeth Lucas Drake.1 She died in December 1844 at age 76, unmarried.1,2
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
Mary Drake Becher1,2 
F, #271786, b. 6 May 1769, d. 24 May 1837
Mary Drake Becher|b. 6 May 1769\nd. 24 May 1837|p27179.htm#i271786|Reverend William Becher|b. 23 Mar 1741\nd. 7 Jun 1821|p27178.htm#i271780|Elizabeth Lucas Drake|b. c 1742\nd. 1817|p27179.htm#i271781|Edward Becher|b. 27 Jun 1676\nd. 1750|p27174.htm#i271738|Mary Booth||p27178.htm#i271777|Reverend Joseph Drake||p27179.htm#i271782||||
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Mary Drake Becher was born on 6 May 1769 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Reverend William Becher and Elizabeth Lucas Drake.1 She married Reverend John Thomas Becher, son of Michael Henry Becher and Catherine French, on 6 January 1802 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.1,3 She died on 24 May 1837 at age 68 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2
Children of Mary Drake Becher and Reverend John Thomas Becher
- Mary Cranfield Becher b. 26 Dec 1802, d. 18852
- Reverend John Drake Becher+ b. 24 Apr 1806, d. 8 Aug 18641
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008, says 8 Sep 1972.
Reverend John Thomas Becher1 
M, #271787, b. 1770, d. 3 June 1841
Reverend John Thomas Becher|b. 1770\nd. 3 Jun 1841|p27179.htm#i271787|Michael Henry Becher|b. c 1735\nd. Aug 1778|p27181.htm#i271805|Catherine French|b. 12 Sep 1741|p27181.htm#i271806|John Becher|b. 1700\nd. 1738|p27180.htm#i271792|Mary Townshend|b. 1710|p27180.htm#i271793|Colonel Savage French||p27181.htm#i271807|Mary Twogood||p27464.htm#i274631|
Last Edited=22 May 2008
Reverend John Thomas Becher was born in 1770.2,3 He was the son of Michael Henry Becher and Catherine French.1 He married Mary Drake Becher, daughter of Reverend William Becher and Elizabeth Lucas Drake, on 6 January 1802 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England,1,4 or on 3 June 1841.1 He was also reported to have died on 6 January 1841.1
Reverend John Thomas Becher was admitted to Lincoln's Inn on 12 April 1788.3 He was educated at Westminster College, London, Middlesex, England.1 He graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1792 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).3 He graduated from Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1795 with a Master of Divinity (M.D.).1 He graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1795 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).3 Between 1799 and 1841 Reverend John Thomas Becher was a Perpetual Curate of Thurgarton and Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire.1 He was the Vicar between 1801 and 1802 at Rampton, Nottinghamshire, England.1 He was the Vicar in 1802 of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.1 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.).1 He held the office of Chairman, Newark Quarter Sessions between 1816 and 1846.1 He held the office of Prebendary and Vicar-general of Southwell in 1818.1 He was the Vicar in 1827 at Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England.1 From 1830 Reverend John Thomas Becher was the Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire, England.1 He lived at Hill House, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, where he settled on his marriage.1 He was the author of works on political and social economics, and prison reform.1 He was a friend of Lord Byron who often stayed at Hill House, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.1
Reverend John Thomas Becher was admitted to Lincoln's Inn on 12 April 1788.3 He was educated at Westminster College, London, Middlesex, England.1 He graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1792 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).3 He graduated from Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1795 with a Master of Divinity (M.D.).1 He graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1795 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).3 Between 1799 and 1841 Reverend John Thomas Becher was a Perpetual Curate of Thurgarton and Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire.1 He was the Vicar between 1801 and 1802 at Rampton, Nottinghamshire, England.1 He was the Vicar in 1802 of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.1 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.).1 He held the office of Chairman, Newark Quarter Sessions between 1816 and 1846.1 He held the office of Prebendary and Vicar-general of Southwell in 1818.1 He was the Vicar in 1827 at Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England.1 From 1830 Reverend John Thomas Becher was the Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire, England.1 He lived at Hill House, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, where he settled on his marriage.1 He was the author of works on political and social economics, and prison reform.1 He was a friend of Lord Byron who often stayed at Hill House, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.1
Children of Reverend John Thomas Becher and Mary Drake Becher
- Mary Cranfield Becher b. 26 Dec 1802, d. 18853
- Reverend John Drake Becher+ b. 24 Apr 1806, d. 8 Aug 18641
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records, Becher, page 101, says 1790.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008, says 8 Sep 1972.
Adreana Becher1 
F, #271788, b. 13 March 1778, d. 14 May 1854
Adreana Becher|b. 13 Mar 1778\nd. 14 May 1854|p27179.htm#i271788|Reverend William Becher|b. 23 Mar 1741\nd. 7 Jun 1821|p27178.htm#i271780|Elizabeth Lucas Drake|b. c 1742\nd. 1817|p27179.htm#i271781|Edward Becher|b. 27 Jun 1676\nd. 1750|p27174.htm#i271738|Mary Booth||p27178.htm#i271777|Reverend Joseph Drake||p27179.htm#i271782||||
Last Edited=19 May 2008
Adreana Becher was baptised on 13 March 1778 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Reverend William Becher and Elizabeth Lucas Drake.1 She died on 14 May 1854 at age 76, unmarried.1,2
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
Sir John Becher1 
M, #271789, b. 1 September 1677
Sir John Becher|b. 1 Sep 1677|p27179.htm#i271789|Colonel Thomas Becher|b. c 1640\nd. 10 Oct 1709|p27173.htm#i271726|Elizabeth Turner|b. c 1650\nd. 1720|p27173.htm#i271729|Major Henry Becher||p27172.htm#i271714|Elizabeth Notte||p27173.htm#i271725|Henry Turner||p27173.htm#i271730|Dorothy Boyle||p27174.htm#i271731|
Last Edited=29 May 2008
Sir John Becher was born on 1 September 1677 at County Cork, Ireland.2,3 He was the son of Colonel Thomas Becher and Elizabeth Turner.2 He married, firstly, Hester Duddlestone, daughter of Sir John Duddlestone, 1st Bt. and Susanna Lewes, on 16 October 1695.2,3 He married, secondly, Mary Cranfield, daughter of Edward Cranfield and Elizabeth Parker, before 1711.3
Sir John Becher was also known as St. John Becher.2 He held the office of Sheriff of Bristol in 1713.3 He held the office of Alderman of Bristol.1 He held the office of Mayor of Bristol in 1721.2 He lived at St. Michael's, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.2
Sir John Becher was also known as St. John Becher.2 He held the office of Sheriff of Bristol in 1713.3 He held the office of Alderman of Bristol.1 He held the office of Mayor of Bristol in 1721.2 He lived at St. Michael's, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.2
Children of Sir John Becher and Hester Duddlestone
- Thomas Becher b. 6 Feb 1696, d. c Feb 16973
- Elizabeth Becher+ b. 10 Mar 16973
- Thomas Becher b. 12 Mar 1698, d. 15 Apr 16993
- John Becher+ b. 1700, d. 17382
- Susanna Becher b. 13 Mar 1700/1, d. Jul 17013
- Reverend Henry Becher+ b. 26 Apr 17022
- William Becher b. 26 Aug 1703, d. 18 Sep 17033
- Michael Becher b. 9 Jan 1704, d. c Dec 17583
Children of Sir John Becher and Mary Cranfield
- Edward Becher+ b. 18 Sep 1711, d. 17463
- Cranfield Becher b. 13 Jun 1713, d. 17993
- George Becher+ b. 26 Jun 1715, d. Apr 17543
- Mary Cranfield Becher+ b. 6 Dec 1716, d. c 17501
- William Becher b. 21 Feb 17173
- Ann Becher b. 14 May 17213
- William Becher b. 3 Feb 17223
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Hungerford, page 613. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records, Becher, page 101.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".
Hester Duddlestone1 
F, #271790, b. 1674, d. 10 January 1704
Hester Duddlestone|b. 1674\nd. 10 Jan 1704|p27179.htm#i271790|Sir John Duddlestone, 1st Bt.||p27180.htm#i271791|Susanna Lewes|b. 1643|p28385.htm#i283844|||||||Gittens Lewes||p28281.htm#i282809||||
Last Edited=28 May 2008
Hester Duddlestone was born in 1674.2 She was the daughter of Sir John Duddlestone, 1st Bt. and Susanna Lewes.1,2 She was baptised on 27 June 1674 at All Saints, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.2 She married Sir John Becher, son of Colonel Thomas Becher and Elizabeth Turner, on 16 October 1695.1,2 She died on 10 January 1704.2 She was buried on 11 January 1704 at All Saints, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.1,2
From 16 October 1695, her married name became Becher.1
From 16 October 1695, her married name became Becher.1
Children of Hester Duddlestone and Sir John Becher
- Thomas Becher b. 6 Feb 1696, d. c Feb 16972
- Elizabeth Becher+ b. 10 Mar 16972
- Thomas Becher b. 12 Mar 1698, d. 15 Apr 16992
- John Becher+ b. 1700, d. 17381
- Susanna Becher b. 13 Mar 1700/1, d. Jul 17012
- Reverend Henry Becher+ b. 26 Apr 17021
- William Becher b. 26 Aug 1703, d. 18 Sep 17032
- Michael Becher b. 9 Jan 1704, d. c Dec 17582
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Becher, page 101. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S2741] Jenny Stiles, "re: Becher Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Australia) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 20 Marh 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Becher Family".




