George Torriano

Son of Alexander Torriano, father of Nathaniel Torriano and husband of Susannah Proby

George was baptised on 20^th November 1620. He was a Merchant Taylor, citizen of London and lived in Wandsworth.

George married Susannah Proby on 4^th November 1651 at St Benet, Paul’s Wharf, London – See Proby Family History.

George and Susannah had at least 6 children:

Susanna Torriano baptised on 1^st June 1655 at St Nicholas Acons, London.

Pieter Torriano baptised on 26^th March 1657 at St Nicholas Acons, London and was buried there on 6^th April 1665.

Charles Torriano born on 9^th November 1660 and baptised on 13^th November at St Nicholas Acons, London. Charles attended Merchant Taylors School from 1673 and  St John’s College, Oxford matriculating on 4^th July 1676 aged 15. He was a student of Middle Temple in 1678. He married Rebecca Parrevicini in 1688. Charles died on 13^th August 1723 and his will stated that he was a Merchant.

Marie Torriano born on 15^th September 1662 and baptised on 30^th September at St Nicholas Acons, London.

Alexander Torriano baptised on 2^nd October 1667 at St Nicholas Acons, London. He was admitted to Merchant Taylors school in 1676. He matriculated St John College, Oxford on 10^th July 1685 aged 17 graduating B.C.L. in 1693 and  D.C.L. in 1706; He was Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College in 1691; Domestic Chaplain to the Earl of Manchester and Rector of Holywell, Huntingdonshire in 1704 and Canon of Lincoln in 1712.  He died on 7^th February 1717.

Nathaniel Torriano baptised on 30^th December 1673 at St Nicholas Acons, London.

George was buried on 23^rd November 1685 at St Nicholas Acons, London. His will was granted probate in 1685.

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