Given Name: Joseph Surname: Alleine Birth: 1633 in Devises, Wiltshire, England Death: 17 Nov 1668 in Tauton, England
Author of "Alarm to the unconverted", also published as "Sure Guide to Heaven". Llived in wilton, somerset,
Will dated October 16,1667; Repository: British National Archives, Kew, England (Need full citation, source details) Joseph Alleine, of Wilton, Co Somerset, Gentleman
proved Feb 4, 1668-9, by his relict, Theodoshia Allien. He states his desire to be buried at St. Magdalene's Taunton,where he had been vicar, 1642-1662. He bequeathed to his wife L320, Other bequests made to
- his brother Timothy,
- his niece Joane Alleine,
- his nephews Zachary, and Mark,
- his niece Hester Alleine
- his friends, Mr. John Mallacke of Fullands and Mr.Richard Alleine of Frome, his trustees,
- his father in law Mr.Richard Alleine,
- his mother in law, the relict of his father
He also names
- his brother, Francis Alleine,
- his brother in law, Alleine, and
- his brother, Norman.
The inscription on his monument in taunton church is as follows:
Hic jacet dominus Josephus Alleine Holocaustum tauntoneuses, et deo, et vobis. This is commonly translated: "Here Mr. Joseph Alleine lyes to god and you a sacrifice"
An alternative translation would be
- Here lies Master Josephus Alleine
- A Sacrifice to Taunton, and to God, and to You.
Father: Tobias {Tobie} ALLEINE b: Bef 1597 Mother: Elizabeth NORTHIE b: Abt 1590
Marriage 1 Theodoshia Alleine b: Abt 1630 in England
Married: 4 Oct 1655 in Ditcheat, Somerset, England
Children
Isabella ALLEINE b: Aft 1655 in Ditcheat, Somerset, England