John Becher

Summary

John Becher is a human^[1]. He was born in Cork^[2]. He was born on September 1, 1677^[3]. He died on July 9, 1743^[4]. He worked as a slave trader^[5].

Key Facts

• John Becher's place of birth was Cork^[2].
• John Becher was born on September 1, 1677^[3].
• John Becher died on July 9, 1743^[4].
• John Becher's father was Thomas Beecher^[6].
• John Becher's mother was Elizabeth Turner^[7].
• Among John Becher's spouses was Hester Duddlestone^[8].
• Among John Becher's spouses was Mary Cranfield^[9].
• A child of John Becher was Thomas Becher^[10].
• A child of John Becher was Elizabeth Becher^[11].
• A child of John Becher was Thomas Becher^[12].
• A child of John Becher was John Becher^[13].
• A child of John Becher was Susanna Becher^[14].
• A child of John Becher was Henry Becher^[15].
• John Becher worked as a slave trader^[5].
• John Becher held the position of Q141492226^[16].
• John Becher held the position of Sheriff of Bristol^[17].
• John Becher was a member of Society of Merchant Venturers^[18].
• John Becher is recorded as male^[19].
• John Becher's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• John Becher's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[21].
• John Becher's residence is recorded as Queen Square^[22].
• John Becher's family name is recorded as Becher^[23].
• John Becher's given name is recorded as John^[24].
• John Becher's social classification is recorded as slave owner^[25].

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Origins and Family

John Becher was born in Cork^[2]. He was born on September 1, 1677^[3]. His father was Thomas Beecher^[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Turner^[7].

Career and Affiliations

John Becher's professions included slave trader^[5]. Positions held include Q141492226^[16] and Sheriff of Bristol^[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hester Duddlestone^[8], 1674–1704^[26] and Mary Cranfield^[9], 1687–1753^[27]. Children include Thomas Becher^[10]; Elizabeth Becher^[11], b. 1697^[28]; John Becher^[13], a slave trader^[29], 1700–1738^[30]; Susanna Becher^[14]; Henry Becher^[15], 1702–1743^[31]; and William Becher^[32], 1703–1703^[33].

Death and Burial

John Becher died on July 9, 1743^[4].

FAQs

Where was John Becher born?

John Becher was born in Cork^[2].

Who were John Becher's parents?

John Becher's father was Thomas Beecher^[6]. John Becher's mother was Elizabeth Turner^[7].

Who was John Becher married to?

John Becher's spouses include Hester Duddlestone^[8] and Mary Cranfield^[9].

What did John Becher do for work?

John Becher worked as slave trader^[5].