Germ. where he wrote a Comment on Ecclesiastes and both the Epistles of St. Peter After his return he was preferred an 1. Eliz. B. of Durham And 9 years after the Northern Rebels came to Durham and tore the English Liturgy The Bishop had fared no better if they had found him When the Rebellion was suppressed the Bishop commenced a Suit against Q. Eliz. for the Lands and Goods of the Rebels attainted in the Bishoprick as due to him But the Parliament interposing on special consideration pro hoc tempore Adjudged them to the Queen He died 1576. Edwin Sandys was born at Conisby v. Eccl. Hist Rich. Barnes born at Bolde and bred in Oxf. was Suffr B. of Nott. then B. of Carlile 1570 and at last of Durham A Man of good Nature but abused by his Credulity and Affection to his Brother Jo. Chancellor of his Diocess who permitting base and dishonest persons to escape Scot-free for a piece of Money was the cause of good Mr. Gilpins's suspension yet the Bp. restored him afterwards and thus accosted him Father Gilpin I acknowledge you are fitter to be B. of Dur. then my self to be Parson of this Church of yours I ask forgiveness for my errors passed Forgive me Father I know you have hatched up some Chickens that now seek to pick out your eyes but so long as I shall live Bp. of Dur. be secure no man shall injure you He died in 88. Jo. Woolton born at Wiggin fled in Q. Maries daies and after his Return was made Bishop of Exeter 1579. He endited Letters full of Wisdom and Piety not 2 hours before his death An. 1593. His daughter was married to Fr. Godwin Bishop of Hereford Mathew Hutton Marg. Professor and B. D. 1561 was chosen Bishop of Durham 1589. Translated to York 1594. He died 1605. V. Eccl. Hist He gave 100 marks to Trinity College in Cambridge and Founded a Hospital at Wareton in this County A learned and Pious Prelate Martin Heton Canon of Christ Church was made Bishop of Ely by Q. Elizabeth 't is supected he used Simoniacal compliance He was the best House-keeper in that See within Mans remembrance He died 1609. leaving two Daughters married in those Knightly Families of Fish and Filmer Rich. Bancroft bred in Camb. was made by Q. Elizabeth B. of Lond. by K. James Arch-bishop of Cant. A great Statseman and grand Champion of Church Discipline He was so habituated to the Poisons of malicious Tongues that they became Food unto him Once a Gentleman presented to him a Libel which he found pasted on his Door Who nothing moved thereat Cast it said he to 100 more which lye here on a heap in my Chamber Many a Lye-bel or loud Lye was made upon him He cancelled his first Will wherein he left much to the Church whereof a Scurrillous Pen He who never repented of doing Ill Repented that once he had made a God Will. Whereas indeed suspecting a popular violence on Cathedrals and fearing an Alienation of what was bequeathed unto them he thought sit to cancell his own to prevent others cancelling his Testament For by his second Will he gave the Library at Lambeth to the University of Cambridge in case the Archiepiscopal See should be extinct Which Clause secured that Library in the late Wars He died An. 1610. and lyeth buried at Lambeth Th. Jones bred in Cambridge commenced D. D. in Dublin and was made B. of Meath 1584. and one of the Privy Council to Q. Elizabeth in Ireland He was translated to be Arch-bishop of Dublin 1605. and by K. James made Chanc. of Ireland Sir Roger his Son was by K. Charles created Viscount Renelaugh Rich. Parr bred in Oxford was preferred B. of Man by the E. of Darby Lord thereof He died 16 Souldiers Sir Will. Molineux Knight of Sefton was at the Battel of Navarret in Spain made Knight Banneret by Ed. the Black Prince An. 1367. He died at Cant. 1372. Whose descendant Sir Will. Molineux Junior flourishing under H. 8. brought the strength of this County to the Succour of the D. of Norfolk with whom he performed signal service in Flodden-field Writers Hugh of Manchester first a Dominican then a Franciscan having discovered an Impostor wrote a Book de Fanaticorum deliriis dedicating the same to E. 1. who sent him Ambassador to Philip K. of France to demand Lands which were detained from him in Aquitain He died 1294. Rich. Ulverston a great Antiquary bred at Oxford wrote a Book entituled the Articles of Faith He died probably about 1434. Th. Penketh D. D. in Oxford so deep a Scotist and of so great a Memory that had all the Books of Scotus been lost he was reported by Forraigners able to restore them every word He was Professor at Padua and after his return Provincial of the Augustinians in England He died and was buried in London 1487. Jo. Standish wrote a Book against the Translation of the Bible into English and presented it to the Parliament He died 1556 near the end of Q. Mary Since the Reformation Th. Leaver B. D. in Cambridge fled in the Marian days and became Pastor of the English Exiles at Arrow in Switz He wrote a Book entitled The right path way to Christ He died after his return into England 1558. Will. Whitaker born at Holme died 1596. V. Eccl Hist Alexander Nowell born at Read of a Knightly Family and bred in Oxford narrowly escaped being catched by Baner whilst he himself was catching of Fish being conveyed beyond the Seas by one Fr. Biwyer Merch. and leaving behind him a Bottle of Ale on the Grass which afterwards was found no Bottle but a gun such the sound at the opening thereof which is believed the Original of Bottle-Ale in Engl. Returning An. 1 Elizabeth he was made Dean of St Pauls and for his Meekness Learning Prudence and Piety the then Parliament enioyned him to make a Catechisme for publick use He was Confessor to Q. Elizabeth He gave 200 l per An. to maintain 13 Scholars in Brazen-nose College He died at 90 years of age not decayed in sight 1601. Joh. d ee Dr. in Oxford was an excellent Mathematician and well skilled in natural Magick and therefore by ignorant people suspected to be a Conjurer which occasioned the seising of his Library and his leaving of the Land After his return he was again haunted at Mortlack with the same scandal but he gave such satisfaction of the lawfulness and usefulness of his Studies that the Queen besides many New-years gifts presented him Warden of Manchester All his Books speak him a Learned Man He died about 1 year of King James Roger Fenton D. D. in Camb. was a Pious Minister in St. Steph. Walbrook London He wrote a Treatise against Usury He had set about studying Dr. Felton's Funeral Sermon who lay at the point of Death Yet it pleased God this Dr. recovered and preached Dr. Fenton's according to a former mutual agreement betwixt them that the Surviver
should Preach the others Funeral Sermon He died 1615. Robert Balton born at Blackborne had the 6 Properties of a good Scholar viz. good natural parts a Faithful Memory Curiosity using withal Study Labour and Attention He could speak the Greek and Lattin as well as English and that Stilo imperatorio He was chosen a Disputant before King James and acquitted himself with great applause He was afterwards Rector of Broughton He died 1631. Jo Weaver bred in Cambridge an Antiquary composed a Book of Funeral Monuments in the Diocess of Canterbury Roch Lond. and Norwich He died about 1634. Ja Cudworth D. D. and an excellent Preacher finished some of Mr Perkins's Works Lawr. Chaderton Lawyer was a Convert from the Romish Religion which when his father a rich Gentleman heard he sent him a groat in a poak to go a begging therewith He was one of the four Representatives of the Nonconformists in Hampton Court Conference and afterwards a Translator of the Bible having preached one time for two hours space he concluded That he would no longer trespass upon their patience at which the hungry people cryed out For Gods sake go on which obliged him to an Extempore-continuance After he had commenced D. D. he died 1640. Geo. Walker born at Hauxhead having the small-Pox in his childhood the standers by expecting his dissolution started up out of a Trance with this ejaculation Lord take me not away till I have shewed forth thy Praises which made his parents devote him to the Ministery after his recovery His Sermon printed against the profanation of the Sabbath c. procured him much trouble and 2 years Imprisonment He died 1651. Romish Exile Writers Edw. Rishton M. A. in Doway and priest in Rome 1580. at his return to England was three years Prisoner He died of the Plague at St. Manhow 1585. Th. Worthington well descended was bred at Doway B. D. and sent into England in 88. where he was imprisoned in the Tower of London He commenced D. D. at Triers He wrote Notes on the Old Testament which came out in English at Rhemes Anderton a Learned Popish Priest scurvily disappointed Mr. Bolton his Prosylite who was to go over with him to the English Seminary Benefactors to the Publick Will. Smith born at Farmeworth preferred by H. 8 B. of Lich. Cov. president of the Marches Founded a Hosp and School at Lich. and a School at Farmeworth allowing 10 l. per An. Salary for the Master He founded Brazen-nose Colledge in Oxford before the finishing of which he died 1513. Molineux a preacher about the time of H. 8. descended of the House of Softon built the Church there and Houses for Schools about the Church Yard and made the great Wall about Mag. Colledge in Oxford Edw. Halsall Esquire Chamberlain of the Exchequer at Chester founded a Free School in Halstall Th. West younger Brother to the Lord de la Ware and Parson of Manchester became Heir to that Barony For a Marriage-License from the Pope he built a Colledge for Priests in Manchester Since the Reformation Jo. Smith finding Magd. Coll. in Cambridge poor and empty left it rich and full of Scholars having served it all his life and bequeathed to it 600 l. at his Death Geo. Clarke Haberdasher a devout Man dying Issueless before the late Civil Wars left to the Poor 100 l. per An. in Lands lying in Crompsal Humph. Chetham a Pious and prosperous Man was High Sheriff of this County 1635. He gave by his Will 7000 l. to buy a Fee-simple Estate of 420 l. per an for the Education of 40 poor Children in Manchester at School from about 6 till 14 years of Age. He gave 1000 l. for Books to a Library and 100 l. to prepare a place for them He bequeathed 200 l. to buy Books for the Churches of Manchester Bolton c. He gave the remainder of his Estate above 2000 l. Debts c. being paid to the encrease of the Books in the Library Memorable Persons Sir Edm. de Trafford and Th. de Ashton Knights descended of great Wealth and Reputation were Famous Chymists They procured a Patent from K. Henry 6. for trying their pretended Skill in turning base Metalls into Gold Rich. Rothwell is said to have dispossessed Jo. Fox near Nott. of the Divel there passing betwixt them a large Dialogue He died 1627. The Battels At Preston in Anderness Aug. 7. 1648. D. Hamilton entered England with an Army Most beheld him as one rather cunning than Wise yet rather Wise than Valiant However he had Officers whae did Ken the geat of feighting as wee l as ony of oor Age. He would accept of no English assistance Their Van and Rear were many Miles asunder and they met the resistance of Maj. Gen. Lambert before they expected it He at Preston gave the Scotch Army such a blow as stunn'd it tho it reeled on some Miles more Southward into Stafford-shire where at Ulcester the Duke was taken prisoner and utterly defeated As for the defeat of Ja. E. of Derby ult Aug. 1651. it amounted to no Battel by reason of the Vigilancy of Coll. Lilburn and others This County may be called the Cock-pit of Conscience by reason of the constant Combats therein betwixt Religion and Superstition A certain Impostor had almost made Eleanor Q. Mother mad by reporting the Posthume Miracles done by her Husband H. 3. till Hugh of Manchester of whom before settled her judgment aright Leicester-shire LEicester-shire is almost circular in form the Town of Leic. being the Center and the River Soare the Diameter thereof Having Linc. and Rut. on the E. Darby and Nott. on the N. Warw. on the W. and Northam on the S. in length 33 and in breadth 27 miles The South W. parts abound in Corn the North. W. in wood The rest of the County having sufficiency of both The natural Commodities are Beans about Barton in the Beans where they appear like a Forrest in the time of Harvest Cole digged up at Cole-Orton which warms Cold-Orton another Village together with the whole County Of Buildings the Parish Church of Bottsford is very fair and large with a high Spire Steeple At the suppression of the Abbeys many ancient Monuments of the Albanies and Roses were removed hither out of the Priory of Beaver by the Command of Th. E. of Rutland Then the Stone Tower built by William Lord Hastings at Ashby de la Zouch hath something Monarchical in Height Strength and Workmanship above the ordinary Aristocracy of Fabricks Also the Fair Palace built at Broadgate by Th. Grey Marq. of Dorset challengeth the preheminence above the rest As for Wonders There is a Village in this County called Charleton Curly and all that are born therein have an harsh and ratling kind of Speech and cannot well pronounce the Letter R. Which in all probability proceeds from a peculiar Intemperature of the Elements in that place There was a Fellow of Trin. Coll. likely a Native of
repute and dying without issue left his Honour to his Sisters Son by Sir Edward Villiers but the main of his Estate to his Brothers Son Sir Jo. St. John Knight and Barronet Sir James Ley Knight and Baronet a younger Son of Henry Esquire of great Ancestry who served King Henry 8. at the Seige of Bollen was born at Tafant and bred in Brazen-Nose-College and having studied the Laws was by King James made Lord Chief Justice in Ireland and practised the Charge the King gave him at his departure not to build his Estate on the Ruins of a miserable Nation making a good progress in civilizing that people by the unpartial execution of Justice After he was recalled King James made him Atturney of the Court of Wards Chief Justice of the Kings-Bench an 18. Reg. Lord Treasurer of England an 22. Baron Ley of Ley in Devonshire the same year King Charles I created him Earl of Marleburg in this County an 1. Reg. and Lord President of the Council in which place he dyed 1629. He was a person of great Gravity Ability and Integrity and as the Caspian Sea is observed neither to ebb nor flow so his Mind did not rise nor fall but continued the same constancy in all conditions Sir Francis Cottington Knight was born near Meer and bred when a Youth under Sir Stafford He lived so long in Spain till he made the garb and gravity of that Nation become him He raised himself by his natural strength without any artificial advantage having his Parts above his Learning his Experience above his Parts his Industry above his Experience and some will say his success above all so that at the last he became Chancellour of the Exchequer Baron Hanworth in Middlesex and Lord Treasurer of England gaining also a very great Estate but what he got in few years he lost in fewer dayes since the Civil Wars when the Parliament made him one of the examples of their severity excluding him pardon but permitting his departure beyond the Seas where he dyed about the year 1650. Capital Judges Sir Nicholas Hide Knight was born at Warder in this County where his Father in right of his Wife had a long Lease of that Castle from the Family of the Arundels His Father I say descended from an Ancient Family in Cheshire a fortunate Gentleman in all his Children and more in his Grandchildren his younger Children among whom Sir Nicholas in Wealth and Honour exceeding the Heir of the Family Having studied the Laws he was sworn Lord Chief Justice of the Kings-Bench February the 9th 1626. discharging his Office with great integrity and dyed 1631. Souldiers Henry D'anvers second Son to Sir John and Dame Elizabeth Daughter and Co-heir to Nevil Lord Latimer was born at Dantsey 1573. being bred under the Prince of Orange he was made a Captain in the Wars of France and there Knighted for his good service under Henry 4. the then French King He was Lieutenant of the Horse and Serjeant Major of the Army in Ireland under Robert Earl of Essex and Charles Baron of Mountjoy in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth by King James he was made Baron of Dantsey and Peer of this Realm as also Lord President of Munster aâ—â— Governour of Guernsey By King Charles I. he was created Earl of Danby Privy Councellour and Knight of the Garter He dyed 1643. without Issue leaving his Estate to his Nephew Henry D'anvers Writers Oliver of Malmesbury a Benedictine being much addicted to Mathematicks and to judicial Astrology upon the appearing of a Comet foretold the destruction of the Inhabitants of this Land which fell out accordingly at the Norman Conquest 'T is said he essayed the famous experiment of flying and taking his rise from a Tower in Malmesbury made his way in the Air for one Furlong then fell down and brake both his Thighs Having written some Books of Astrology he dyed 1060 five years before the Norman Invasion W. Summerset of Malmesbury where he was Canter and Library Keeper wrote a History of the Saxon Kings and Bishops until his own time He dyed 1142. and was buried in Malmesbury Robert Canutus born at Cricklade or Greeklade where anciently Greek was professed became Chief of the Canons of St. Fridswith in Oxford Having made a Garland of the Flowers of Pliny's Natural History he Dedicated the Book to King Henry 2. He wrote also Comments on the greater part of the Old and New Testament and flourished 1170. Richard of the Devises antiently divided between the King and Bishop of Salisbury was a famous Benedictine in Winchester He wrote a History of the Reign of Richard 1. under whom he flourished and an Epitome of the British affairs He dyed about 1200. Godwin of Salisbury Chanter of that Church wrote a Book of Meditations flourishing about 1256. Jo. of Wilton Senior an Augustine Friar studied in Paris A subtle disputant wrote many Sermons on several occasions flourishing under Edward 2. 1310. Jo. of Wilton Junior a Benedictine Monk in Westminster was an Elegant Latinist He wrote Metrical Meditations in imitation of St. Bernard and a Book Entituled the Dial of Wisdom He flourished under King Edward 3. Jo. Chylmark born at Chylmark and bred in Oxford was a great Philosopher and Mathematician being the Archimedes of his Age. He wrote many Mathematical Tractates and flourished under King Richard 2. 1390. Thomas Wilton D. D. was first Chancellor then Dean of St. Pauls in London He sided with the Bishops whom the Poor Friars taxed for their pomp for he knew well enough that the Accusers opened the Coffers of all the Treasure in the Land by Feminine Confessions and abusing the Key of Absolution He wrote a smart Book on this subject Whether Friars in Health and Begging be in the State of Perfection Since the Reformation William Horeman bred in Kings-Colledge in Cambridge became Vice-Provost of Eaton The most general Scholar of his Age. Having written of Orthography the Quantities of Syllables a Chronicle a Comment on Gabriel Biel On the divorce of King Henry 8. A Comment on Cato Varro c. He dyed 1535. and lyeth buried in the Chappel Masters of Musick William Lawes bred in Salisbury was of the Private Musick to King Charles I. He made several sorts of Musick for Voices and Instruments He disclaimed the covert and priviledge of the Office of Commissary and valiantly venturing his person was casually shot at the Siege of Chester The King commonly called him the Father of Musick He and his Brother were the Authors of the Composures of the Psalms He dyed 164. Benefactors to the Publick Thomas Stumps of Malmesbury an Eminent Clothier entertained as is said King Henry 8. and his Court-train coming unexpected with the plentiful Provision which was prepared for his Workmen who were forced to fast in the mean time He preserved Malmesbury Minster at the time of the general dissolution buying the same with a great sum of Money for the Townsmen by whom it was converted into
brought up under him He delighted in and wrote a Book of Solitary Life He was reputed a Saint and there is a Church at Exeter dedicated to his Memory Gildas the fourth studied in Ireland He wrote of the Wonders and first Inhabitants of Britain King Arthur c. of Perceval and Lancelot He flourished 860. Blegabride Langauride a great Scholar and Dr. of both Laws was Arch-Deacon of the Church of Landaffe He to the Honour of his Country and use of Posterity Translated the Laws of Howel the most modest King of Wales and flourished 914. Salephilax the Barde set forth a Genealogy of the Britains and flourished 920. Gwalterus Calenius Arch-Deacon of Oxford highly prized for his great Learning went over into Britain in France and thence retrieved an ancient Manuscript of the British Princes from Brutus to Cadwalader and Communicated the same to Jeffrey of Monmouth to be Translated by him into Latine He continued the same Chronicle for 400 years together till his own time He flourished 1120. under King Henry 1. Gualo Britannus was from his youth a Servant to the Muses and a lover of Poetry His Pen fell foul on the Monks writing invectives against their wantonness impostures and covetousness with such caution that he incurred no danger thereby He flourished 1170. under King Henry 2. William Breton a great Scholar and deep Divine was as some affirm a Franciscan at Grimsby in Lincoln-shire He wrote besides many other Books an Exposition of all the hard words in the Bible and such the reputation thereof that in the Controversie betwixt Standish Bishop of St. Asaph and Erasmus the former appeals to Breton's Book about the interpretation of a place in Scripture He dyed at Grimsby an 1356. Utred Bolton travelled to Durham in troublesome times and there became a Benedictine The prompt ness and pleasantness of his parts commended all things that he did or said Coming to Oxford in the heat of the difference betwixt Wickliffe and his Adversaries he agreed in some things with him Whereupon one Jordan a Dominican falling foul upon him he expressed himself more openly for Wickliffe especially in that his smart Book Proveris Monachis With which Jordan was so incensed that he used his utmost endeavour to get Bolton Excommunicated who flourished under King Richard 2. 1330. Jo. Gwent a Franciscan in Oxford became Provincial of his Order throughout all Britain He wrote a Learned Comment on Lombard's Common places and was a man of admirable prudence He dyed at Hereford 1348. Jo. Ede a Learned and Religious Man wrote several Comments on Aristotle Peter Lombard and the Revelation He was chief of the Franciscans Convent in Hereford where he was buried in the Reign of King Henry 4. 1408. David Boys in Latine Boethius studied in Oxford He procured the Writings of Jo. Barningham and bestowed them on the Library in Cambridge He was befriended by Eleanor Cobham Dutchess of Glocester whence we collect him at least a parcel Wickliffite He wrote amongst many others a Book of double Immortality and another about the madness of the Hagarens He was Prefect of the Carmelities in Glocester where he dyed 1450. Since the Reformation Sir Jo. Rhese alias Ap Ryse Knight Noble by his Lineage but more by his Learning was well versed in the British Antiquities and was a zealous Assertor of the credit of Welsh-Authors against Pol. Virgil. He wrote a Treatise of the Eucharist and was a favourer of the Reformation flourishing under King Edward 6. 1550. Jo. Griffin first a Cistertian in Hales-Abbey in Glocester became a Preacher after the dissolution of his Convent Preaching many Sermons in English and writing them in Latine He flourished under Edward 6. an 1550. Hugh Broughton of gentile but poor Parents was sent by Mr. Gilpin to Christs-Colledge in Cambridge of which he became Fellow He was famous for his skill in the Hebrew a great Ornament to that University He was somewhat hot and peremptory in his Opinions He wrote many Books whereof one called the Consent of Times carrieth the general commendation 'T is reported that he procured Mr. Gilpin his Maecenas to be molested by Dr. Barnes Bishop of Durham in expectation of his Parsonage as some shrewdly suspect At last being fixed in London he taught many Citizens and their Apprentices the Hebrew Tongue His Sermons were rather curious then edifying which was the cause that he had numerous Auditors He dyed about 1600. Hugh Holland Fellow of Trinity-Colledge in Cambridge was an excellent Latine Poet Being disaffected to the Protestant Religion he Travelled into Italy where he let fly freely against the credit of Queen Elizabeth Whence he went to Rome and in his return he touched at Constantinople where Sir Thomas Glover Ambassadour for King James called him to an account for his Scandalum Reginae and imprisoned him for some time Being enlarged he returned into England where missing of preferment he grumbled out the rest of his Life in visible discontentment He made Verses in description of the chief Cities in Europe wrote the Chronicle of Queen Elizabeths Reign and a Book of the Life of Mr. Cambden which were never Printed He had a competent Estate in good Candle-rents in London and dyed about the beginning of the Reign of King Charles I. ANGLESEY ANglesey in Latine Mona that is the English Island is surrounded on all sides with the Irish Sea save on the South where a small Fret called Menai sundreth it from the Welsh Continent having 20 Miles in the length and 17 in the breadth thereof It is seemingly barren and really fruitful affording plenty of good Wheat and Mill-stones to grind it There are several Trees digged up here out of marish places which are firm and fit for Timber They are black within as Ebony and are used by Carvers for inlaying Cupboards c. Yea Hasle-nuts are found under ground with sound Kernels in them Proverbs I. Mon Mam Cymbry that is Anglesey is the Mother of Wales because when other Countries fail she plentifully feedeth them with Provision and is said to afford Corn enough to sustain all Wales Nor is she less happy in Cattle then Corn. II. Crogging Croâ—…ging The Original of this by word was in dayes of King Henry 2. who had many men slain by the Welsh at Croggen-Castle The English afterwards used it as a Provocative when they had the Welsh at an advantage It is now without cause uttered in disgrace of the Welsh though originally it was expressive of their Honour Prelates Guido de Mona that is of Anglesey was Bishop of St. Davids and Lord Treasurer of England under King Henry 4. though the Parliament moved that no Welshman should be a State Officer in England He dyed 1407. Arthur Bulkley Bishop of Bangor though bred Dr. of the Laws never read or forgot the Chapter de Sacrilegio for he spoyled the Bishoprick and sold the five Bells being so over-officious that he would go down to the Sea to see them Shipped He was
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Instructions received from the nearest Relations to those persons whose Lives we have presented The printed Books are cited in the Margin As for Records Mr. William Riley Master of those in the Tower had great care in securing dexterity in finding diligence in perusing them and courtesie in Communicating such Copies of them as my occasions required For the Records of the Exchequer I was assisted by Mr. High-more of the Pipe Office Mr. John Wit and Mr. Francis Boyton the learned Knight Sir Wink field Bodenham Besides I repaired to the Originals in the Exchequer for better information I have added Church Registers tho no Records in Law yet of great force in History but the Civil Wars have occasioned great loss of these Lastly the Instructions of the nearest Relations I have met with many who could not never with any who would not further me with Information 'T is observable that Men an hundred years since and upwards have their Nativities fixed with more assurance then those born some eighty years since To conclude my Pains Brains and Books are no more mine then theirs to command who Courteously have conduced to my instruction CHAP. XXIV Of a Two-fold English Gentry viz. by Nation and Profession I Begin with the Ancient Britains who Inhabited the South and were succeeded by the Saxons in the West As for the more Ancient Romans their Descendants are not by any Character discernable from the British The Off-spring of the Saxons are the main bulk and body not of the Gentry but of the English Nation These tho pitifully dispersed by the Conqueror yet by God's Goodness King Henry I. his favour their own patience and diligence â—…ut together the Planks of their Ship-wrackt Estates and afterwards recovered a Competent condition The Danes were rather Inroders here then Inhabitants of whose Extraction there are therefore few in our Age among whom the Denizes often Sheriffs in Devon and Glocestershire appear the principal As for Fitz-Harding the younger Son of the King of Denmark and direct Ancestor of the truly Honourable George Lord Berkley he came long since when â—…he accompanied the Conquerour They seem to â—…err who are of Opinion that those Names which end in son as Johnson Thomson c. are of Danish Origination since the Danes had no such Names in use among them as John or Thomas c. The Normans after the Conquest became the only visible Gentry of this Nation and still continue more then a moiety thereof There are some Surnames of the good Families in England now extant which tho French are not to be recovered in the Lists of such as came over with the Conqueror and therefore we suppose them to have remained of those Gentlemen which from Hanault attended Queen Isabel Wife to King Edward II. Of this sort was Deureux Mollineux Darcy Coniers Longchamp Henage Savage Danvers c. Of the British or Welsh after their Expulsion hence by the Saxons some signal persons have returned again and by the Kings Grant Matches Purchases c. have fixed themselves in fair Possessions in England especially since the beginning of the Reign of their Countrey-man King Henry 7th rewarding the Valour of many Contributing to his Victory at the Battle of Bosworth Of the Welsh now re-estated in England and often Sheriffs therein some retain their old Surnames as the Griffins in Northamptonshire the Griffiths and Vaughans in Yorkshire some have assumed New ones as the Caradocks now known by the Name of Newtons in Somersetshire Many Scotch long before the Union of the Two Kingdoms under King James seated themselves in this Land resorting hither for Succour from their Civil Wars Distress at Sea hath driven others in as the Stewards High-Sheriffs in Cambridgeshire As other Accidents have occasioned the coming in of the Scrimpshires an hundred years since High Sheriffs in Staffordshire more lately the Napers in Bedfordshire and before both the Scots-Hall in Kent As for the Irish of any Eminency their Religion and Inclination have drawn them to other Countries rather then England Of the Italian Nation very few have founded Families in England yet have we a Sprinkling of Italian Protestants Castilian a Valiant Gentleman of Barkshire the Baffanoes Excellent Painters and Musicians in Essex which came into England under King â—…enry 8 and since in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth â—…r Horatio Palavicine Receiver of the Popes Reâ—…enues Landed in Cambridgeshire And the Caesars â—…al Dalmarii still flourishing in Hartfordshire in Worâ—â—ipful Estates The High dutch of the Hans Towns anciently much â—…onversed in our Land known by the Name of Eaâ—…erlings invited hither by the large Priviledges our Kings conferred upon them so that the Steel-Yard was â—…he Gold-yard unto them But these Merchants moved â—…ound in their own Sphere matching among themselves without mingling with our Nation Only we may presume that the Easterlings commonly called the â—…tradlings formerly Sheriffs in Wiltshire and still famous in Glamorganshire with the Nestphalings lately Sheriffs of Oxfordshire were originally of German Extraction The Low Countrey-men frighted by Duke of Alva's â—…ong-Nose and longer Sword flocked hither under King Edward the VI. fixing themselves in London Norwich Canterbury and Sandwich But these confined themselves to their own Church-discipline and advanced not forward by Eminent Matches into our Nation Yet I behold the worthy Family of de la Fountain in Leicestershire as of Belgian original and have read how the Ancestors of Sir Simond D'us in Suffolk came hither under King Henry VIII from the Dunasti or D'us in Gelderland As for the Spaniards tho their King Philip matched with our Queen Mary yet few of any Eminence â—…now extant if I well remember derive their Pedigrees from them by reason of their short Reign and the ensuing Change of Religions Probable it is we might have had more Natives of that Kingdom to have setled and flourished in our Nation had he obtained a Marriage with Queen Elizabeth as he desired Of the Portuguese few have fixed their Habitations here yet is the want of the Number of these abundantly supplyed with the Transcendent Quality and most Noble Vertues of our gracious Queen who as Cynthia dispenses her Royal Influence to the lesser Stars and Strikes with Love and Veneration the Hearts of all The May's who have been Sheriffs in Sussex are of the Portugal Race Come we now to the second Division of our Gentry according to the Professions whereby they have been advanced And Note such Professions found most of them Gentlemen being the younger Sons of Wealthy Fathers able to give them liberal Education Their Blood lighted them and their Profession set them up in a higher Candlestick making a Conspicuous Accession of Wealth and Dignity Thus all behold Isis encreased in Name and Water after it's Conjunction with Thame at Dorcester whilst few take notice of the first Fountain thereof many Miles more Westward in Gloucestershire The Study of the Common-Law hath advanced very Ancient Families in England It
Scholar and deep Divine it being said That he conformed his Divinity to Scripture and not to the Rules of Philosophy He flourished under E. 3. An. 1350. Will. Caxton of Caxton a diligent and learned Man bred beyond the Seas and lived 30 years in the Court of Marg. Dutchess of Burgundy Sister to King E. 4. whence I conclude an Anti-Lancastrian He continued Polychronicon unto the end of that King with good judgment and fidelity He Collected and Printed all Chaucer's Works and on many Accounts deserved well of Posterity and dyed about 1488. Since the Reformation Rich. Huloet born at Wishich and brought up in good learning He dedicated to Th. Goowrich a Book called The English and Latine A. B. C. a Book which probably related to the Elemental Grounds of Religion He flourished An. Dom. 1552. Jo Richardson born of Honest Parents at Linton bred first Fell. of Emanuel then Master of St. Peters and at last of Trinity-Coll in Camb. where he was Regius Professor No dull Man as some supposed For at an Extraordinary Act of Divinity at Camb. before King Ja. strongly alledged in opposition to Doctor Davenant then Answerer vigorously pressed the practice of St. Ambrose Excommunicating of Theodosâ—â— the Emperor insomuch that the King in some Passion returned profectò fuit hoc ab Ambrosio insolentissimè factum To whom Doctor Richardson rejoyned Responsum verè Regium Alexandro dignum hoc â—â—â— est Argumenta dissolvere sed dissecare And so sitting down he desisted from dispute He was employed one of the Translators of the Bible being a most excellent Linguist He dyed An. 1621. Andr. Willet D. D. born at Ely bred Fellow of Christs-Coll in Camb. succeeded his Father in the Parsonage of Barley in Hartfordshire and became Prebendary of Ely Bountiful above his Nobility notwithstanding his numerous Issue Admirable his Industry in his Synopsis Comments c. His Death hast'ned by a fall by which his Neck was broken hapned 1621. Sir Th. Ridley Knight Doctor of the Laws born at Ely bred at Eaton was Fellow of Kings-Coll in Camb. A general Scholar He was afterwards Chancellour of Winchester and Vicar General to the Arch-bishop of Cant. His Book called the view of Ecclesiastical Laws has embalm'd his Memory to Posterity He dyed Jan. 22. 1629. Arth. Hildersham born at Strechworth descended by his Mothers-side from the Blood-Royal being great-great-Grand-child to Geo. Duke Clarence Brother to E. 4. Yet being bred in Christs-Coll he entred into the Ministry He dyed An. Dom. 163. Vid. Eccl. Hist R. Parker born in Ely Son to Mr. Parker Arch-Deacon there who refused the Bishoprick was bred in and became Fellow of Caius-Coll an excellent Herauld Historian and Antiquary Author of the Manuscript called Scletos Cantabrigiensis which is â—…eshed with much Matter and hath furnished me with the Nativities of several Bishops who were Masters of Colledges Which Book I heartily wish Printed for the good of Posterity I disclaim Pol. Virgils who burnt rare English Manuscripts of Histoâ—…y after he had served his own turn with them Mich. Dalton Esquire bred in the Study of the Municipal-Law in Lincolns-Inn His Gravity graced the Benches of Justice in this County where his Judgement deservedly passed for an Oracle in the Law having enriched the World with two excellent Treatises called the Office of Sheriffs and the Justices of Peace Here note that King Ja. first made such Justices in Scotland He dyed before the Civil Wars in England Th. Goad D. D. Son to Rog. Goad for above 40 years Provost in Kings-Coll bred a Fellow under his Father then Chaplain to Arch-bishop Abbot Rector of Hadley in Suff. Prebendary of Cant. A great and General Scholar exact Critick Historian Poet Schoolman and Divine Of a commanding presence an uncontroulable spirit impatient of opposition loving to steer the Discourse being a good Pilot to that purpose of all the Company he came in He dyed about 1635. Andr. Marvail born at Mildred and bred Master of Arts in Trinity Coll. in Camb. was afterwards Minister of Hull Facetious in discourse Grave in his Carriage an excellent Preacher using all due Study before-hand he was wont to say he would cross the Proverb which called Saturday the working-day and Monday the holy-day of Preachers He was drown'd in Humber 1640. His Excellent Comment on St. Peter is desired Benefactors to the Publick Hugo de Balsham Founder of Peter-house in Camb. the first built Colledge in England and finished it 1284. and bestowed much Land upon it He sat 28 years in the Bishoprick of Ely and dyed the 6 of June 1286. Sir Will. Horn Salter Son to Th. born at Snailwell Knighted by King Hen. 7. 1487. was Lord Mayor of London He gave bountifully to the Preachers of St. Pauls-cross and bestowed 500 Marks to the mending of the High-ways between Camb. and London Sir Will. Son to Jo. Purcase born at Gamlingay bred Mercer in London and Lord Mayor thereof 1497. caused Morefieds under the Walls to be made plain ground to the great pleasure since to the great profit of the City Sir Th. Son of Jo. Knesworth a Fishmonger in London whereof he was Lord Mayor 1505. appointed the Water-Conduit at Bishop-gate to be built Note Cambridgeshire in the compass of 18. years affordeth 3 Lord Mayors and Benefactors which no other Shire ever produced Since the Reformation Jo. Creane born at Wisbeech bred an Apothecary in Camb. very diligent in his Youth He lived and dyed in Doctor Butler's Family to whom he left the main Body of his Estate Having a large heart he annually very Nobly treated all the Oxford-men at the Commencement At his Death he gave 3000 Pounds to Charitable uses bestowing the house he lived in after his Wifes death on the publick Professor of Physick To Wisbeech he gave 100 pound build a Town-hall besides what he gave to Camâ—â—idge Lin Ipswich He left 100 pound to be lent â—…atis to an honest man the better to enable him to â—…y good Fish and Fowl to the University He beâ—…eathed to Doctor Wren B. of Ely and Doctor â—…ownrigg B. of Exeter 100 pounds a piece by his Will and as much by the Codicil annexed thereunâ—â— Besides his concealed Charities his hands were â—â—ways open to all the destressed Royalists He dyed May 1650. Memorable Persons Will. Collet born at Over bred a Clerk in London was made Keeper of the Records in the Tower of â—…nparalelled Dexterity in that Office he abominated â—…heir Course who by a Water would refresh a Reâ—…ord to make it useful for the present and useless â—…ver after nor would he practise with a Pen on â—…ny old Writing under pretence of mending it He may be called Caterer to Selden and other Antiquaries He dyed 1644. Edward Norgate Son to Rob. D. D. of Bennet-Coll and bred by Nich. Felton B. of Ely his Father in Law was a Limner the best of our Age employed into Italy to purchase Pictures for E. of Arundel Returning by Marseilles and his money
Coll. in Oxf. An. 1. Jac. went over Chaplain to the Lord Evers sent Ambassadour to the King of Denmark Here he attained to a great easiness in the Latine Tongue and kept Correspondency with Persons of Eminent Learning He was an excellent Logician witness his Work in that kind and became Chaplain in Ord. to King Ja. and Rector in Black-Notley in Ess His Posthume Works viz. Vigilius dormitans in defence of Justinian the Emp. and the Answer to the Manifesto of the Arch-bishop of Spalato find an Universal and Grateful Reception Salkeld a Branch of a Worshipful Family breâ—… beyond the Seas either Jesuit or secular Priest Coâ—…ing over into England to angle for Proselites 〈◊〉 Line broke and he was cast in Prison Whence being brought to King Ja. by his Arguments withâ—â— Benefice bestowed on him in Som. he became a Protestant He was not a little proud that that King was pleased to Stile him the Learned Salkeld 〈◊〉 his true Character in the Book he wrote of Angels He dyed 1638. Gerard Langbain D. D. born at Kirk-Banton brâ—â— first Fellow then Provost of Queens Coll. in Oxf. â—â— Skilful Antiquary and ingenious in his Writings Iâ—… his Works concerning the Dissent of the Galâ—â—â— Churches from the Council of Trent he makes it appear that the History of that Council is not so compleat as is generally believed He dyed young An. 1657. Benefactors Rob. Eaglesfield Pious and Learned in that Age Chapl. and Confessor to Philippa Queen to King E. 3. founded Queens Coll. in Oxf. for a Provost and iâ—… Fellows appointing that those of Cumberland and Westm should be proper for Preferment in his Foundation Alledging that those Counties were Desert Places and the Minds of the Inhabitants uncultivated But prevented by Death he only left to this Colledge the Mannor of Renwick in this County with the impropriation of Burgh under Stanmore He ordered that in the Hall they should speak either Latin or French He bequeathed his Colledge to the Honorary Patronage of the Queens of England He dyed about the year 1370. Memorable Persons Maud Daughter of Th. Lord Lucy and Heir of â—…nth Lord Lucy and Bar. of Cokermouth the Wiâ—â—w of Gilb. Humphrevile Earl of Angus was the seâ—â—nd Wife of Hen. Piercy E. of Northum Who when â—â—e saw that she should die without Issue gave to 〈◊〉 Hen. her Husband the Castle and Honour of Coâ—…rworth c. upon Condition that his Issue should â—…ear the Arms of the Lucies viz. G. 3. Lucies or Pikes Hauriant Arg. quartered with their own â—â—rms of the Percies and incorporated into one Coat â—â— effect and for it levyed a fine in the Court of R. 〈◊〉 This promise the Piercies have bonâ fide performed â—…he dyed about 1382. Noted Sheriffs An. 21. Rob. de Vaus al. de Vaux or de Vallibus a right Ancient Family still extant in this County Beu-Castle Church is thought to have been of their erection This Rob. was Father to Jo. de Vallibus on whose Loyalty and Valour K. Hen. 3. relied The Lord Vaux of Harrowd of Northamton-sh doth hence fetch his Extraction An. 8. Walt Epis. Carliel no great Clerk Being made Lord Treasurer of England he avowed his Accounts even when justly charged with 100 pound debt to the Exchequer upon which he resigned his Bishoprick and became a Fryar at Oxf. where he dyed 1248. An. 2. Andr. de Harcla behaved himself right handsomely in the Service of King E. 2. especially at the Battle of Borough-bridge where he killed Humph. Bohun Earl of Heâ—â— and took Th. Plantagenet Earl of Lanc. c. Prisonerâ—… In reward whereof he was created Earl of Carlile and had the Isle of Man bestowed upon him Bâ—â— he turned Apostate from his Allegiance and lest tâ—â— Nobility should by secret Sympathy suffer in his disgraceful Death the Earl was first parted from thâ—… Man and his Honour severed from his Person by â—… solemn Degradation having his Knightly 〈◊〉 how'd off which done he was hang'd drawn and quartered 16. Rich. Duke of Glouc. had a labell for the difference of his Arms tâ—â— he was but third Son to the King fâ—â— in his own Ambition he was not only the Eldest bâ—… the only Child of his Father as it appeareth by 〈◊〉 project not long after to Bastardize both his Brethern And now did he begin to take this County in his way to the Crown by securing it in thâ—â— time of his Shirivalty in order to his higher Advancement 21. Th. Wharton by H. 8. Created first Lord Wharton of Wharton in Westmerl gave the Scots such a Blow at Solemn Moss that K. Ja. 5. soon after dyed for Sorrow thereof The Scots then preferred rather to be taken Prisoners than to fight under their distasted Genera Ol. Saint-clere a Man of Low-birth and Highpride Derbyshire DErbyshire hath Yorkshire on the North Notinghamsh on the East Leic. on the South and â—…aff and Cheshire on the West The River South Darwent falling into Trent runneth through the midde thereof It is in length 38 Miles and 29 Miles â—â— the broadest part thereof The South and East â—…hereof are very Fruitful whilst the North part â—â— called the Peak is Poor above and Rich beneath the â—…round Yet is the fair Pasture near Haddon beâ—…onging to the Earl of Rutland so Rich that one â—…roferred to surround it with Shillings to purchase â—…t which because to be set Side-ways not Edgeways was refused Of Natural Commodities there is in â—…his County the best Lead in England The Miâ—…ers as a particular Common-wealth are Governed with Laws peculiar to themselves often confirmed by Act of Parl. Of which Laws one is this 16 E. 1. â—… 2. That whosoever Stealeth Oar twice shall be fined â—…nd the third time struck through his Hand with a Knife unto the haft into the Stow and shall there stand untill Death or loose himself by cutting off his Hand As for Buildings there is Chatsworth erected by the Magnificent Lady Eliz. Cavendish Countess of Shrewsbury A Stately Structure upon the Bank of Darwent The Garden on the backside with an Artificial 〈◊〉 compleateth the place with all Pleasure Of Wonderâ—… the Chief is Maim or Mam Tor that is the 〈◊〉 Hill from which incredible heaps of Sandy 〈◊〉 fall yet it is not visibly diminished And 〈◊〉 Well dedicated to St. Anne sending forth both cold 〈◊〉 warm Water by which Queen Maâ—â— Queen of Scots received much refreshing of which Mr. Hobbs Huc Mater fieri cupiens accedit inanis Plenaque discedit puto nec veniente Marito Where Wives may breed tho desperately Bâ—â—ren Sans Husbands help as Conies in a Warren Saints St. Alkmund Son to Alred King of Northum slaiâ—… in Battle occasioned by the Vice-Roy of Worcester in pursuing of his Title to some Lands was notwithstanding reputed a Martyr However it waâ—… believed Miracles were done at St. Alkmunds Church where his Body was interred whither the Northern People made Pilgrimages till discomposed
by the Reformation Martyrs Joan Wast a blind Woman in Derby and an Innocent tho no Fool was burnt for the Testimony of the truth by the Command of B. Bains Cardinals Rog. Curson of Worshipful Extraction bred in Oxf. was afterwards Doctor in Paris and lastly a â—…rdinal in Rome by the Title of St. Steph. in Mount â—…ins He Accompanied Pelagius when the City â—…miata in Egypt was taken under Jo. Brenn King of â—…rusalem He wrote many Books and came over â—…o England as the Popes Legate in the Reign of 〈◊〉 3. Phil. de Repingdon or Repton became D. D. in â—…xf A great Assertor of the Doctrine of Jo. Wickliff â—…t he recanted An. 1483. and became a Persecuter â—…herefore he was termed by those he molested â—…mpington He was made Abbot of Leicester An. â—…00 Chancellor of Oxf. 1405. Bishop of Lincoln â—…08 and was created by Pope Greg. 12. Card. of â—… Nerius c. tho he had solemnly sworn he would â—…ake no more Cardinals till the Schisme in â—…ome were ended He resigned his Bishoprick An. â—…420 Prelates Will. Gray Son to the Lord Gray of Codnor was â—… Honourable He first studied in Baliol-Coll in Oxf. â—…hen at Ferrara in Italy where he was an Auditor of Guarinus of Verona He was made by King H. 6. Procurator in the Court of Rome and was freely Elected to the Bishoprick of Ely An. 9. E. 4. 1469. he was Lord Treasurer the last Clergy-man that ever was preferred to that Office until Bishop Juxâ—…on in our daies enjoyed it He dyed 1478 and lies buried in the Church of Ely Since the Reformation Geo. Cooke D. D. Brother to Sir Jo. Cooke Secr. of State was born at Trusley and bred in Pemb. Hall in Camb. and then Minister of Bigrave in Hertf. 〈◊〉 successively made Bishop of Bristol and Hereford Grave Meek man and much beloved He was the same Condemnation with the rest of his â—â—â—thren for subscribing the Protest in Parl. in defeaâ—… of their Priviledges so that to prevent his 〈◊〉 he was relieved by his Rich Relations He dyed â—…bout the year 1650. Statesmen Sir Jo. Cook younger Brother to Sir Francis 〈◊〉 born at Trusley of Ancient and Worshipful Parentâ—… He was bred Fell. of Trin. Coll. in Camb. and thâ—â— became an Eminent Rhetorick Lecture And havâ—â—â— Travelled beyond the Seas he returned Rich 〈◊〉 foreign Language Observations and Experience â—â—â—ing related to Sir Fulk Grevil Lord Brook he 〈◊〉 made Secretary of the Navy then Master of the Râ—…quests and at last Secr. of State He was a gooâ—… Protestant and dyed 1644. Capital Judges and Writers on the Law Jo. Stathom born in the Reign of King H. â—… wrote an Abridgement of the Laws much esteemâ—â— for its Antiquity tho as I heard not much follow'd at this day in which Book I found a passage viz. that the Miller of Matlock took Toll twice beeâ—â— he heard the Rector of the Parish Read Tolle Tolle that is Crucifie him c. A Felonius Fruit of Latiâ—â— Service Sir Auth. Fitz Herbert Son of Ralph H. Esquire was born at Norbury He was first the King Serj at Law and then 14. H. 8. One of the Justices of the Com. Pleas. He wrote that Treasure of the Common-Law de Naturâ Brevium and a choice Abridgeâ—…ent of the Laws c And 't is Pity that there is not â—…e and speedy care taken for the setting forth a new â—…d more Correct Edition of the latter He lies inâ—…rred in Norbury-Church Sea-Men Sir Hugh Willoughby Extracted from a Right worâ—â—y and Ancient Stock at Riseley in this County was â—…n ult E. 6. Employed for the North-East Passage â—â—d made Captain Gen. of a Fleet for Discovery of â—…nknown Countries Their Commission bore date â—â—om the year of the World 5515. because they might â—â—ve occasion to present it to Pagan Princes They â—…eparted from Debtford May 10. 1553. steering N. â—… E. by a Tempest Aug. 2 they lost the Bonaventure the â—…wo other Ships viz. the Bona Esperanza Admiral â—â—d the Good Confidence which were all that were â—…ft being Shattered Sir Hugh holding on his â—…ourse descried a Land 160 Leagues from Synam â—…an Isle belonging to the King of Denmark in lat â—… deg Which therefore was then called Willough-land But in Jan. 1554. He with most of his â—…ompany was Frozen to Death in the River or Haven â—…lled Arzina in Lapland And the Bonaventure reâ—…rning safe performed afterwards Great Service in â—â—ening the Trade to Moscovy And now for your â—…iversion Note that in Lapland it is Death to Marâ—… a Maid without her Parents or Friends Consent â—…herefore the Rights of all being saved The â—…aid must run with her Sweet-heart not for Tryal 〈◊〉 Skill but of her Will and having the Advantage 〈◊〉 a considerable part of the Race has it meerly in â—…r own choice to signifie her dislike of his Person 〈◊〉 out-running him or her consent to Matrimony by a Voluntary Hault under pretence of tying her Garter before she comes to the end of the Race All Parties being hereby concluded it is Penal for the Man to renew the motion of Marriage after a Repulse in the manner aforesaid Physicians Th. Linacer born in Derby bred in Oxf. and beyond the Seas was the first Restorer of Learning in our Nation a Man of an honest Conversation His Translation of Galen is not inferior to the Original in Purity of Style King Hen. 7. and 8. were both his Patrons He founded two Publick Lectures in Oxf. and one in Camb. for Physick 'T is said that a little before his Death he turned Priest and began to Study the Scripture with which formerly he was unacquainted insomuch that reading the 5 6 and 7 Chapters of St. Math. he vowed that either this was not the Gospel or we were not Christians He dyed An. Dom. 1524. and lieth buried at St. Pauls under a stately Monument built by Dr. John Caius another Phoenix of the same Profession springing from Linacer's Ashes and coming into general Credit after his Death Writers Th. Asburn D. D. was one of the Synod which Condemned Wickliff for Heresie Yet he asswaged the fury of the enraged People when they threatned to burn the Convent about the Augustinian Fryers Ears because Pateshul one of their Order in a Sermon Preached by him had some passages in Wickliff's Favour Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation Eliz. Hardwick whose third Husband was Geo. Earl of Shrewsbury a Lady of undaunted Spirit founded a stately Alms-house for 12 poor People in Derby The Queen of Scots having been committed to her Husband the aforesaid Earl Queen Eliz. asking the Countess at Court how that Queen did Madam said she she cannot do ill while she is with my Husband and I begin to grow Jealous they are so great together Upon which the Queen gave Order that the Queen of Scots should be removed into the Custody of others and 't is probable the Earl thought himself well rid of her whose
Recorder of Leâ—…d He is Eminent for the Speech he made in Parl. An. 10. Jac. when account was taken of 40 Gentlemen in the House of Commons which were not 20 and some of them not 16 years of Age. Formely said the Recorder Martyn it was the Custom of Old Men to make Law â—…o young ones but now Nature is invaded and inverted seeing young Men Enact Laws to govern their Fathers He dyed 1616. Whose Kinsman Will. Martyn bred a Student in the Laws were a Treatise Of the Kings of England since the Conqueâ—â— By a Passage in which reflecting on the Royal 〈◊〉 or the Scotch Nation he irrecoverably lost King â—â— his Favour He dyed 1616. Will. Tucker D. D. Dean of Lichfield wrote a Book de Charismate Of the Kings of England their Gracious healing of the Evil dedicating the same to Queen Eliz. in which he vindicated such Cures from Imposture and the Usurpation of the French c. His Congee d'elire was signed to Elect him Bishop of Glocester but it was revoked by King James so that the Doctor may be said to have worn half a 〈◊〉 Jo. Berkham set forth Doctor Crackenthorp his â—â—stâ—â—ume Works and was helpful to Jo. Speed in Composing his English History yea he wrote the whole Life and Reign of King John which of all iâ—… that Book is the most profoundly Pen'd Mr. Gâ—â—lim in his Heraldry was much beholden to the Doctor 's Emendations He was a greater Lover of Coyns than Money That excellent Collection in Oxf. Library was his Gift to the Arch-bishop before the Arch-bishop gave it to the University He dyed 1641. Benefactors Joan Tuckvile Widow procured the Possession and Consecration of a Parcil of Ground for the interment of such as were Executed at Heavy-tree allowing Land to buy a Shroud for every one of them She dyed about the beginning of the Reign of Queen Eliz. Dorsetshire DOrsetshire hath Devonshire on the West Som. and Wiltshire on the North Hampshire on the East and the Narrow-Sea on the South in length 40 and in the broadest part 26 Miles It aboundeth with all the necessaries for Man's Life has plenty of Sheep Timber Freestone nor wanteth it Veins of Marble in the Isles of Purbeck There is also Salt made in this County and it can cloth it self with its own Wool of which Broad-Cloth is here made And to all this an excellent Air and the Conveniency of Navigation The Natural Commodities are Tenches abounding in the River Stowre Tobacco-Pipe-Clay carried to Lond. from Poole and the Isle of Wight and at Lond. it is worth 30 Shillings the Tun. Hemp betwixt Bemister and Byrd-port Wild-Madder at Hod-Hill c. For Buildings Lulworth-Castle and Sherburn-Lodge are most Eminent Indeed the Rhyme holds true Generally of English Structures The North for Greatness the East for Health The South for Neatness the West for Wealth Proverbs I. As much a Kin as Lenson-hill to Pilsen-peâ—… Spoken of those who are Neigbours and no Relations The first of these two Hills is wholly the other partly in the Parish of Broad-Windsor when of once I was Minister yet Sea-men make a Relation betwixt them calling the one the Cow and the other the Calf as being Eminent Sea-marks II. Stab'd with a Byrdport Dagger That is Hang'd the best Hemp growing about Byrdport III. Dorsetshire Dorsers i. e. Panniers Saints Edward Son to Edgar King of England was in his Infancy whipt by Elfrida his Mother-in-law with Wâ—…r Candles so that afterwards he could never endure the sight of any such Candles When he was King Elfrida managed for the most part all the Affairs of State and afterwards caused this Edward to be Stab'd at Corfe-Castle whither he had come to visit her An. 978. Intending by that Murder to make way for her Son Ethelred to the Kingdom He was buried at Shaftsbury which formerly was called St. Edwards Cardinals Jo. Morton born at St. Andrews Milborne of a Worshipful Family still Extent was made Bishop of â—…y 1578. He proposed the Marriage of Eliz Eldest â—…aughter to E. 4. of the House of York to Hen. Earl Richmond H. 7. of the House of Lanc. which â—…liance this Earl did account his surest Title to the â—…rown The Bishop was made by that King Chanâ—â—llour of England and afterwards Arch-bishop of â—…ant He was a great Instrument in advancing a Voâ—â—ntary Contribution to the King through the Lands â—…ersuading Prodigals to part with their Money beâ—â—use they did spend it most and the Covetous beâ—â—use they might spare it best This Bishop with â—…ast cost cut a new Channel in the Fennes He enâ—…oyned his Executors to maintain 20 poor Scholars in â—…xf and 10 in Camb. 20 years after his Death which â—…ap'ned 1500. Prelates Jo. Stafford Son to Humph. 6th Earl of Staff was born at Hooke made Bishop of Wells and was 18 years Chancellour of England and at last Arch-biâ—…hop of Cant. He dyed at Maidstone 1452. Rob. Morton Brother to Card. Morton was made by his Means Bishop of Worcester 1486. He dyed 1497. and lyeth buried in St. Pauls in Lond. Ja. Turbevil of a Worshipful Family in this County was made Bishop of Exeter 1556. at which time it was said he was a Baron but a Bare one so miserably had that Cathedral been Polled Yet â—…he obtained amongst other Lands the Restitution of the fair Mannor of Crediton or Kiron from Queen Mary which was again alienated in the Reigâ—… of Queen Eliz. This Bishop staved off Persecutiâ—â— from those of his Jurisdiction He was deprived iâ—… the beginning of Queen Eliz. Since the Reformation Th. Winniffe born at Sherborne D. D. Chapl. â—â— Prince Henry for a passage in his Sermon about â—â—domer was committed close Prisoner to the Toâ—â— and during his imprisonment a Great Lord begg'd â—â— Church-preforment No said King Ja. I 〈◊〉 not thus to part with the Man At which the Lord â—â— he intended only to try the Kings Resolution â—â— that he knew the Doctor to be a Man of great â—â—rit He was chosen Bishop of Lincoln 1642. He dyed An. 1654. and was buried at Lamburn in â—â— the Conclusion of his Epitaph being Anima hee raâ—â—â—ta in coelos non Laudationem quaerit sed Imitationem â—â— the same place had his Father been buried Souldiers Th. Basket Esquire of Divelish much confided iâ—… for his Wisdom and Valour by King Hen. 8. He wâ—â— commonly called Little Mr. Basket the Great Souldier He dyed about 1530. Jo. Russel born at Kingston-Russel bred beyond the Sea was a Man of great Accomplishment and was recommended by Phil. King of Castile Father to Ch. 5. Emp. to Hen. 7. as a Person of Great Abilities he could see more with his one Eye than many others could do with two King Hen. â—… made him Comptroller of the Houshold and Privy Councellor and An. 1538. erected him Lord Russel and made Keeper of the Privy Seal A good sharâ—… of the Golden Showre of Abbey-Lands fell into his â—â—ap King E. 6. who
Opinions distasteful to thâ—… Church of Rome and wrote 200 Volumns besideâ—… his Translation of the Bible into English Having suffered much Persecution from the Popish Clergy after a long Exile he return'd in safety and dyeâ—… at his Living at Lutterworth in Leicestershier An. 138 His Bones were taken up and burnt 42 years after his Death Prelates I shall begin with four Nevils of Honourable Extraction 1. Ralph Nevil born at Raby Lâ—â— Chanc. under King Hen. 3. and Bishop of Chichesâ—â— 1223. built a fair House for himself and his Successeâ—… in Chancery-lane in Lond. which House is since callâ—â— from the Earl of Lincoln once possessor therereof Lincolns Inn. He was chosen afterwards Arch-bishop of Cant. but the Pope stopped his Consecration 〈◊〉 being apt to dissuade King Hen. from paying 〈◊〉 Pension granted to his Holiness by King John Tâ—â— being elected Bishop of Winch. he was obstruâ—â— by the King He built St. Michaels Chapple with the East-gate of Chichester and dyed at Lond. 12â—… 2. Alex Nevil 3d. Son of Ralph Lord Nevil 〈◊〉 at Raby was Arch-bishop of York where he beâ—â— fied Cawood Castle Being Loyal to R. 2. he 〈◊〉 forced for Protection to flee to Pope Urban 〈◊〉 Translated him to St. Andrews in Scotland But 〈◊〉 Nevil chose rather to be Minister at Lovaine wâ—â— he dyed 3. Rob. Nevil sixth Son of Ralph first 〈◊〉 of Westmerland by Joan his Wife Daughter of 〈◊〉 of Gaunt was Bishop of Sarisbury An. 6. Hen. 6. 14â—… 〈◊〉 founded a Convent at Sunning in Barkshire From â—â—risbury he was Translated to Durham where he â—…ilt the Exchequer at the Castle-gate and added â—…n allusion to his 2 Bishopricks 2 Annulets to his â—â—ms He dyed An. 1457. 4. Geo. Nevil fourth â—…n to Rich. Earl of Salisbury was born at Middleâ—â—m and consecrated Bishop of Exeter when he was â—…t as yet 20 years of Age and five years after was â—…ade Lord Chancellor of England and aftewards â—â—rch-bishop of York making a prodigious Feast at â—…s Installing yet at last falling into the displeasure 〈◊〉 E. 4. he was slenderly dieted not to say Famished in â—â—e Castle of Calis for after his enlargement he dyed â—…eart-broken at Blyth and was buried in the Catheâ—…ral of York 1476. There was another Nevil Broâ—…her to Alexander who was chosen Bishop of Ely â—…ut dyed before Consecration Since the Reformation Rob. Horn bred in St. Johns-Coll in Camb. was by â—… 6. made Dean of Durham In the Marian days â—…e became head of the Episcopal Party at Frankford 〈◊〉 Germ. Returning into England he was made Bishop â—…f Winch. 1560. A worthy Man ground betwixt Papists and Sectaries who sported with his Name â—…nd twitted his Person as Dwarfish Carping at the â—…ase when they were not able to find fault with the â—…ewel Whatever his Mould might be he was made of good Metal as being of a Sprightful and Fruitful Wit He dyed 1589. Jo. Cosen was born in Norwich one whose Abiâ—…ities are sufficiently made known in his learned books Great his Constancy in Religion tho he was Slanâ—…er'd by some silly people as declining to the Popish Religion As for his urging of some Ceremonies he made his Purgation effectually clearing himself frâ—â— the least Imputation of any Fault yea whilst in Frâ—â— he was the Atlas of the Prot. Religion supportiâ—â— the same with his Piety and Learning and daily adâ—…ing Proselytes not of the meanest Rank thereunâ—â— Since the Kings Restauration he was preferred Bishop of Durham When some Propositions of the Popâ—… in favour of Protestants were made mention of bâ—… one in his presence he said We thank him not a 〈◊〉 for which God hath always allowed us in his Word sâ—… he would grant it so long as it stood with his Policy and take it away so soon as it stood with his Power Civilians Rob. Cosen Dr. of Law was born at Hartly 〈◊〉 His Father a Person of Quality a valiant Captaiâ—… in Musselborough field was drowned in the Riveâ—… Tweed Richard at 12 years of Age was admitted into Trin. Coll. in Camb. He became a General Schole Geometrician Musitian Physician Divine but chiâ—â—â— Civil and Canon Lawyer He was Chancellor 〈◊〉 Worcester then Dean of the Arches He defendeâ—… the High Commission and Oath ex Officio against â—… Book called the Abstract which one observed was aâ—…stracted from all Wit Learning and Charity Soâ—â— laid to his Charge that he gave many Blank Liceâ—â— for Marriage whereas there was but one which 〈◊〉 Fugitive Servant stole from the Register He haâ—… according to his Wish a sweet and quiet departure and his last Words to his Friends were Remember your Mortality and eternal Life He gave 40 l. to the building of a Chamber in Trin. Coll. and 15 l. â—… year for the maintainance of two Scholarships therein On him these Verses were made by the University or 〈◊〉 Magna deos inter lis est exorta creatas Horum qui lites Dirimit ille deest Cosinum petiere Dii Componere tantus Lites quod vero jure peritus erat Writers Jo. of Darlington Confessor to Hen. 3. and Archâ—â—â—hop of Dublin and Collector of the Pope's Peterâ—â—ce through Ireland wrote many Books and dyed Lond. 1284. Will. Siveyar in lat Severus born at Shinkley as Son to a Sive-maker was Bishop of Carlile 1496. â—â—d Translated to Durham He dyed An. 1505. â—…ote Sir Empson was also the Son of a Sive-maker and â—…s Contemporary Since the Reformation Th. Jackson bred in Oxf. where falling into the â—…iver he was taken up for dead by some Fisher-men â—…ho were rewarded with a Revenue during his life â—…e was chosen President of Corp. Christi-Coll where â—…e dyed 1640. He was a Pious Man profound Writer â—â—d painful Preacher Sam. Ward born at Bishops-Middleham Mr. of â—…idney-Coll in Camb. was imprisoned in the late times â—…efore which he was counted a Puritan and Popish whilst those days lasted yet was he a true Proâ—…estant at all times He dyed An. 1643. Memorable Persons Anth. Lord Gray Earl of Kent Son of Geo. Gray â—…squire was born at Branspath He studied Divinity and became Rector of Burbach in Leicestersâ—â—â— And upon the Death of Hen. Earl of Kent his 〈◊〉 man the Inheritance and Honour descended upon hiâ—… Yet after that he abated nothing in the constancy â—â— his Preaching but improved that accession of Greâ—â—ness to make his Goodness the more Illustrious Wâ—â—â— Summoned as a Peer to Parl. he excused himself bâ—… reason the indisposition of his Age. By Magâ—â— Purefoy his Wife he had Hen. the 9th Earl of Keâ—â— He dyed An. 164. In this County the Bishop is Sheriff Paramount whose Deputy never accounts in the Exchequer â—â— makes up his Audit to the Bishop Essex ESsex hath Kent on the South Suffolk on thâ—… North Cambr. Harif and Middlesex on thâ—… West A fair County 35 Miles Square affording all things necessary for Mans Subsistence save thâ—â— the Eastern part thereof is not very healthful in thâ—… Air thereof The
in War much â—â—noured dyed in Peace much Lamented Hen. Vere was Son of Edw. Earl of Oxf. wâ—â—â—â— Habitation was at Heningham-Castle a Stout aâ—â— Resolute Man and the last Lord Chamb. of Englâ—â—â— of this Family Who said to a certain Lord 〈◊〉 Commended his White Feather It is a fair one 〈◊〉 if you mark it there is nere a Saint in it Indeed 〈◊〉 Family was ever Loyal to the Crown deserving the Motto VERO NIL VERIUS This Hen. â—â—ing a Colonel at the Siege of Breda did overheat 〈◊〉 Blood and a few days after dyed 16 Physicians Will. Gilbert born in Colchester was Physiciâ—â— Queen Eliz. He was a great Chymist and Loyal Sâ—â—ject He dyed 1603. and lyeth buried in Trin. Châ—â—â—â— in Colch His Memory will never fall to the Groâ—â—â— being supported to Eternity by his incompa 〈…〉 Book de Magnete Writers Gervase of Tilbury is reported Nephew to King Hen. 2. He was a Favourite to his Kinsman Otho the 4th Emp. who made him Marshal of the Arch-bishopâ—…ick of Arles He wrote a Chron. of England and added illustrations to Geffrey Monmouth He flourished An. 1210. under King Jo. Ralph of Cogshall Abbot wrote Chronicles and Additions to Radulphus Niger He resigned and dyed â—…bout 1230. Rog. of Waltham within 12 Miles of Lond. was Canon of St. Pauls wrote many worthy Books flourishing under H. 3. An. 1250. Jo. Godard a Cister Monk and great Mathemaâ—…ician wrote some Treatises which proved his skill â—…nd improved the Age he lived in He flourished An. 1250. Aubrey de Very descended from the Earls of Oxf. Born at Great Bentley wrote a Learned Book of the Eucharist and was an Augustinian of St. Osiths He flourished An. 1250. Th. Maldon D. D. one of great Reputation for Learning was Prior of the Monastery at Maldon He â—…yed 1404. Th. Waldensis Son of Jo. Netter was a most professed Enemy to the Wicklifites and Champion of the Pope Under King Hen. 4. he was sent Ambassadour for advancing an Union in the Church 1410. He was Confessor and Privy Councellor to H. 5. whom he Taxed of too much Lenity to the Wicklifâ—…tes and was the occasion of Burning those poor Christians under H. 6. against them he wrote much He dyed in his journey to Rome An. 1430 and was buried at Roan leaving behind an Opinion of a Zealous Sanctity Since the Reformation Th. Tâ—…sser born at Riven hall was successively a Musician School-master Serving-man and a Specâ—â—tiâ—â— Husbandman but a Practical Loyterer in Agriculture He dyed about 1580. â—… Quarles Esquire born at Stewards was Secr. to Bâ—â—hop Usher and a very good Poet who seems to have Dâ—â—â—k of Jordan in stead of Helicon and slept on Mount Olivet for his Parnassus using no less Devotion then Invention He dyed about 1643. Joseph Mede born near Bishop Stratford wrote â—… Sanclitate relativâ he was a Learned man good Preacher and Charitable to the Poor From that place of Scripture Judg. 3. 30 And the Land â—â—rest 80 Years he observed that that was the longeâ—… Term of Peace that ever the Church of God did enjoy And seeing the same Lease of Halcyon-days was expired in England since 1. Eliz. he grievously suspected some strange Concussion in Church and State which came to pass accordingly He was a Mâ—â—nary and was as much dishonoured by some Fâ—â—ous Followers as ever Aristotle was by Ignorant Fâ—â—tenders to his Philosophy He dyed An. 1638 leaving near 3000 l. to Christs-Coll in Camb. where he was bred Benefactors Rich. Badew chosen Chanc. of Camb. An. 1326. â—…ected University-Hall in Milne-Street which afterâ—…ards was burnt and Mr. Badews interest therein â—…as resigned to Eliz. Countess of Clare Since the Reformation Walt. Mildmey Knight born at Chelmsford under â—… 8. and E. 6. had an Office in the Court of Augâ—…entations and having absconded in Queen Maries â—…ys was afterward in Queen Eliz. Reign made Chanc. â—â— the Exchequer He founded Emmanuel Coll. in â—…xf He was Obnoxious to the Queens displeasure â—…on a Suggestion that he was over Popular yet upâ—â— his Death 1589 the Queen professed her grief â—â—r the loss of a Grave Councellor Dorothy Petre Daughter to Sir Will. Secr. of State â—â—d Sister to Jo. Lord Petre. Her Husband Nich. â—…adham founded she finished both richly endowed â—…adham-Coll in Oxf. Th. Eden D. L. born in Sudbery bestowed 1000 V. â—â— Trin. Hall in Camb. He dyed An. 164. Memorable Persons Maâ—…ilda Fitz-Walter Surnamed by some The Fair â—â— others The Chast Daughter to Sir Rob. of Woodâ—â—n is said to have been the occasion of the Barous â—…ar in the Reign of King John who assaulted her â—â—astity and Banished her Father the more easily to obtain her Consent yet still found her the 〈◊〉 Maid her Anagram both in Stature and Stontâ—â—â— of her Vertuous Resolution That King being 〈◊〉 Bassled procured one to Poyson her in a Poached Egâ—â— 1213. and was buried in Little Dunmow-Church Noâ—â— that he who procured her Poysoning in her Mâ—â— was Poysoned in his own Drink afterwards Sim. Lynch Gent. born at Groves was 64 yeaâ—â— Minister at North-weal and 61 Husband to his Wiâ—â— Eliz. He dyed 1656. Rob. Darcy in the Reign of H. 6. of an Ancieâ—â— Family left by his Will 40 Marks to be disposâ—â— for 2000 Masses for his Soul c. and a Butt 〈◊〉 Malmsy to the Earl of Essex and Lord Dinham 〈◊〉 a Pipe of Red-wine to Sir Th. Montgomery and 〈◊〉 Th. Tirrel for their pains in Supervising his 〈◊〉 Noted Sheriffs An. 7. Win. de Longo Campo Bishâ—â— of Ely was Lord Chancellor of Eâ—â—land tho a Norman by Birth and utterly ignorâ—â— of the English Tongue It seems Chancery Sâ—â—â— in those days were Penned and Pleaded in French 1. Hugo de Nevil and Johan de Nâ—…vil Hugh attended King Rich. 1. 〈◊〉 slew a Lyon in the Holy-Land a greâ—â—â— Benefactor to Waltham-Abbey where he was buriâ—â—â— John his Son Inherited his Fathers Vertues Theâ—â— Issue Male is long since Extinct Walt. de Baud an Ancient Naâ—â—â— which hath flourished 12 Generation from the year 1174. until 1550. Tâ—â— Bauds held Land in this County of St. Pauls 〈◊〉 paying a Fee Buck and Doe in their Seasons Thâ—â— were paid alive at the High-Altar with great Cereâ—â—ny the Keeper and Horners in Lond then blowâ—â—â— their Deaths â—â— 29. Phil. Son to Sir Phil. Bottiller â—â—o lies buried in Walton-Church in â—â—rtf These Butlers are branched from 〈◊〉 Ralph Butler Bar. of Wem in Shrop. soon after 〈◊〉 Norman Conquests and still flourish at Woodâ—â— in Hartf â—…2 Hen. Marny Ar. was 't is suppoâ—â— Servant afterwards Executor 〈◊〉 the Kings Mother Marg. Countess 〈◊〉 Richmond He was Knighted made Chanc. of 〈◊〉 Dutchy and Created Lord Marny by H. 8. His â—â—ughter and Heir was Married to Th. Howard Visc â—â—â—don â—â—6 Will. Fitz Williams Ar. afterwards Knight bequeathed 100 l. to â—â—or Maids Marriages 40 pounds to the Universiâ—â— 50 l. to mending of the High-ways betwixt Chigâ—â—ll and
whither they go by Land or Watâ—… the Wind is ever on their Faces Saints Kenelme Son of Kenwolfe King of Mercid at â—… years of Age succeeded his Father but was shorâ—â— after killed by Quenrid his Sister and that Murdâ—… was wonderfully discovered if the Legend be trâ—â— by a Dove that carried in Parchment notice therâ—â— to Rome As for Quenrid when her Eyes fell out tâ—â— Bloodied her Primer whilst her Brothers Corps 〈◊〉 Solemnly buried at Winchcomb and had in holy â—â—neration Martyrs Jo. Baynham Esquire a Lawyer and a true Lorâ—… of the Gospel was by Sir Th. Moores Order whâ—â—â— at a Tree in Chelsey then cruelly Rackt in the Toâ—â— in his sight after which he abjured But Recaâ—â—ing his Recantation he was after much cruel usaâ—â— Burnt in Smithfield Prelates Tideman de Winchcomb was made by R. 2. Abbot of Benle Bishop of Landaff then of Worcester He was also the Kings Physician having a Plâ—â—â—lity of Cures both in Number and Kind Jo. Chedworth Bishop of Lincoln was joyned in â—â—mission by King Hen. 6. with the Bishop of Winch. â—…egulate the Statutes of Eaton and Kings Colledges â—…amb He dyed An. 1471. â—…o Carpenter born at Westbury was Bishop of Worâ—â— He could not procure to himself the Tiâ—â— of Bishop of Worcester and Westbury He dyed â—…5 â—…h Ruthal born in Chichester was made by King â—… 7. Bishop of Durham and by H. 8. Privy Counâ—…our He was grossly mistaken when in stead of â—…reviate of the State of England which he had â—…wn up he presented H. 8. with his own Estate â—…unting to an invidious Sum viz. of 100000 l. Enemy Card. Woolsey glad at the mistake told King he knew now where a Mass of Money 〈◊〉 in case he needed it This broke Ruthal's Heart 〈◊〉 had paid the third part of the cost of making Bridge of New-Castle over Tyne and intended â—â—y more Benefactions had not Death 1523 this occasion surprised him Since the Reformation â—…Edw Fox born in Duresley was Almoner to King 〈◊〉 8. He first brought Dr. Cranmer to the knowâ—…ge of the King He was afterwards Bishop of â—…eford and was the Principal Pillar of the Reforâ—…tion as to the Managery of the Politick part â—…reof Of the many Books he wrote that De â—…erentiâ utriusque Potestatis was his Master-piece was employed on several Embassies into France â—… Germany and dyed An. 1538. States-men Sir Ralph Butler Knight of the Garter and lâ—… Sudeley in this County was Lord Treasurer of â—… He built Sudley-Castle the strongest and best Hâ—…tion of a Subject in Engl. Being Summoned bâ—…â—… and suspecting imprisonment he said It is toâ—… deley and not I that am a Traytor And so resâ—… the same into the Kings hands to procure his lâ—…ty Capital Judges and Writers on the Law Anth. Fitz Herbert Justice of the Com. Pleas Derb. Edw. Trotman born at Cam. wrote an Abriâ—…ment of Sir Edw. Coke's Reports his Endeavourâ—…ing well esteemed by the Learned in the Profeâ—… He was buried in the Temple-Church 1643. Souldiers Sir Will. Tracy of Todington a Gent. of â—… Birth State and Stomach much in favour â—… King Hen. 2. was the forwardest of the four Kniâ—… who killed Thomas Becket He had large Posseâ—… in Dev. His intended Pilgrimages to Jerus â—…or â—…nance were ever crossed with advers Winds â—… dyed An. 1180. Seamen Will. Winter Knight and Vice-Adm of Engl. aâ—â—ted the Fort of French in the Island of Inchâ—â—â—â— Edenburgh Frith An. 1559. He with Sir Th. Sâ—â— demanded the Restitution of Calis 1567. He â—… â—…cted a great Treasurer of the Genoa Merchants â—…ely into the Netherlands in despite of the French â—…posing him 1568. He with Rob. Beale was sent inâ—… Zealand to demand the Restitution of some English â—…ps 1576. He did signal Service when the Sp. â—…et was fallen towards the Coast of Zealand 1588. â—…dney-house the Seat of the Family had produced maâ—… more Mariners happy in Sea-Voyages Writers Osbern Claudian of Glouc. where he was a Beneâ—…stine Monk a Learned and Facetious Man wrote Comment on the Pentateuch and on the Incarnatiâ—… Nativity c. of Christ besides his Pan-Ormia and â—…hers Rob. of Glou. where he was a Monk was a Rhymer â—…t good Historian flourishing under Hen. 2. and â—…ng Jo. 1200. Alan Abbot of Teuxbury was intimate with Th. â—…cket after whose decease he with three other of â—…cket's Evangelists wrote the History of his Mockâ—…ssion and Miracles He flourished under King Jo. â—…n 1200. Alex. of Hales as he followed Pet. Lombard so he â—…d lead Th. Aquinas and other Schoolmen He was â—…e first that wrote a Comment on the Sentences calâ—…d the Sum of Divinity at the Instance of Pope Inâ—…c 4. For his Services he had the Title of Doctor â—…refragabilis He dyed An. Dom. 1245. and was â—…ried in Paris Th. de la More well descended was famous in Peace â—…d War and brought honour out of Scotland on â—…s Swords point being Knighted by E. 4. for his Vaâ—…ant and Fortunate Service therein He wrote the â—…anner of Deposition of E. 2. to whom he bore a most Loyal Affection and did the best Service could on that Fatal occasion He flourished An. 13â—… Th. of Hales a Minorite promoted the Fabâ—â— point of Purgatory with other Popish Positions â—â—der E. 3. 1340. Th. Neale born at Yate and bred in Oxf. wâ—â— he was Prof. of Hebrew dedicated his Transâ—…on of some Rabbins to Card. Pole He was a 〈◊〉 of fearful Nature yet constant to the Rom. Perâ—…sion being Chaplain to Bishop Bonner Papist aâ—…mire him for his rare Judgment and Protestantâ—… his strange Invention in first feigning Math. Paâ—… Consecration at the Nags-head in Cheapside Hâ—…ved in Oxf. 1576. Since the Reformation Rich. Tracy Esquire born at Todington was Soâ—… Sir Will the Confessor to whose Zeal he succeeded 〈◊〉 wrote in the defence thereof several Treatises English amongst which was Preparations to the Crâ—â— He wrote Prophetically before the Reign of Qâ—â—â— Mary Note that An. 1626 there was among others a Treatise called A Preparation to the Crâ—â— found in the Belly of a Cod which was sold at Câ—â— Of which these Verses were written If Fishes thus do bring us Books then we May hope to equal Bodleys Library Yet after that some found the Cross in Camb. Sir Th. Overbury Knight born at Borton on tâ—â— Hill and bred in Oxf. hath given a Proof of 〈◊〉 Accomplishments in Poetry and Prose He was tâ—â— first Writer of Characters in Engl. so far as I hâ—â— observed He lost the favour of the Earl of Sâ—â— â—…dissuading him from keeping Company with a 〈◊〉 Wife of another Person of Honour He was â—…mitted to the Tower for refusing to be imployed â—…assadour to Russia His strict Restraint encouâ—â—d his Enemies to Practise his Death which was â—…oyson effected 1615. For which the Earl was â—â—shed the Court and others were executed â—… Sprint bred in Oxf. and Minister of Thornbury â—â—me a Conformist of a great Dissenter and wrote â—…assander Anglicanus
Grandmother in a strict discipline of Devotion rising at midnight to Prayers and employing their needles to bind Bibles c. whereof one most exactly done was presented to K. Charles The Marriage of all the younger of those Virgins confuted the Cavill that their Society was an Embrio Nunnery and that there was a Pope Joan therein For Medicinal Waters there are Hail-Weston near St. Neots 2 Fountain-lets one sweet conceived good to help the dimness of the Eyes the other somewhat Salt esteemed Soveraign against Scabs and Leprosies Proverbs 1. This is the Way to Beggars Bush Spoken of Spend-Thrifts Beggars Bush is a Tree growing between Huntington and Caxton 'T is said that K. James being in Progress in these Parts with Sir Fr. Bacon the Lord Chancellor and having heard that Morning how Sir Francis had prodigiously rewarded a mean Man for a small Present Sir Francis said he you will quickly come to Beggars Bush and I may even go along with you if both be so bountiful 2. Ramsey the Rich. 'T was a rich Abbey once of 7000 l. yearly Revenue tho only 1983 l. at the Dissolution Saints St. Elsled Daughter of Ethelwold E. of the E. Angles Founder of the Monastery of Ramsey was Abbess of Ramsey When her Steward complained to her that she had exhausted her Coffers with her profuse Charity she with her Prayers presently recruited them to their former fulness But I doubt the Reader has not so much Faith as she had Charity When her Candle casually went out as she read the Lesson there came such a brightness from the fingers of her right Hand that it enlightned the whole Quire which is as true as the New-lights to which our Modern Sectaries do pretend having Revelations at their finger ends She died An. 992 being buried in Lady-Church at Ramsey with high Veneration Prelates Will. de Whitlesey is said to have been 3 d. Master of Pet. House in Cambridge He freed Oxford from the Jurisdiction of the B. of Lincoln allowing the Schollars leave to choose their own Chancellour He was successively B. of Rochester Worc. Lond. and Arch-bishop of Canterbury An excellent Scholar an Eloquent Preacher and his last Sermon most remarkable to the Convocation on this Text And the Truth shall make you free Jo. 8. 2. Whence 't is said he inferred the exemption of the Clergy from payment of Taxes save with their own free consent But that Sermon de privilegio non ducebatar ad consequentiam the Clergy in the contemporary Parliament paying a yearly Tenth to E. 3. He died 1375. Since the Reformation Fran. White born at St. Neots was successively B. of Carlile Norw and Ely He encouraged the Students of Caius Coll. where he was bred to ply their Books by his own Example telling them that from a poor Scholar in that House by Gods Blessing on his Industry he was brought to that Preferment He reduced many Romanists to our Church This our Jonathan with his Armour-Bearer Dan. Featly D. D. were in their disputes joyntly Victorious over the Romish Philistines He died 163. leaving some Learned Works to Posterity Writers Hen. Saltry a Cistertian wrote a Book in maintenance of Purgatory He flourished 1140. Geo. of Huntington a Bendictine Monk in Ramsey where he became Prior was one of the most Learned Men in that Age being through-paced in 3 Tongues Latin Greek and Hebrew When the Jewes were banished England he purchased many of their Rarities for the use of his Convent He flourished under H. 3. and died in the Reign of E. 1. 1280. Hugh of St. Neots was a Carmelite in Hitching in Hartford-shire and D. D. in Camb. Of whom Bale tho none of the best Bail affirms That living in the Egyptian Darkness he sought after the light of Truth He wrote a Comment on St. Luke and died 1340. and was buried at Hitching William Ramsey Abbot of Crowland wrote the Life of St. Guthlake St. Neots St. Edmand the K. all in Verse wherein he did trip now and then as being through-paced in Poetry born with a Poetical Licence in his Belly and consequently a Parce precor Lector in his Mouth 'T is said he paid 40000 Marks for the engagment of his Convent and all within the compass of 18 Months but he was assisted therein by H. 2. who to expiate the Blood of Becket was contented to be melted into Coyne and was prodigiously bountiful to some Churches Will. died 1180. Hen. of Huntington where he was Arch-deacon wrote an Excellent History of the Sax. Kings therein shewing more Modesty and less Superstition then most of his Contemporaries He flourished under K. Stephen 1248. and died about 1260. Rog. of St. Ives was active against the Lollards and Sir John Old-Castle against whom he wrote flourishing in 1420. Since the Reformation Jo. Young a Monk in Ramsey at the Dissolution saved many Hebrew Books of the noble Library of Ramsey He flourished 1520. Jo. White Brother to Fr. B. of Ely was bred in Camb. and made aftewards Vicar of Eccles in Lanc. then Chaplain in Ordinary to K. James and shortly after died at London and was buried in St. Maries Church Woolnoth 1615 leaving Learned Works to Posterity Sir Robert Cotton Knight and Baronet born at Cunnington descended by the Bruces from the Blood-Royal of Scotland was bred in Trin Coll. in Camb. and became a most Eminent Antiquary whose Memory is Famous to this and Forreign Nations for his Collection of his Library at Westminster containing Original Manuscripts wonderful for their Rarity Variety and Method And what addeth a Lustre to all the rest is the favourable access thereunto for such as bring any Competency of Skill with them and leave Thankfulness behind them Here I Register my self amongst the meanest of those who through the favour of Sir Th. Cotton inheriting as well the Courtesie as Estate of Sir Robert have had admittance into that worthy Treasury from which the grandest Antiquaries have fetched their Materials Cambden to him to him doth Selden owe their Glory No Wonder there was a Design driven on in the Popes Conclave after the Death of Sir Robert to compass this Library to be added to the Vatican Fine Sharpers with their Solemn Hue and Cry Have you any Knives to Grind Whereas they only intended to blunt their Edge by their Index Expurgatorius Their Project having miscarried to the Honour of the Nation and advantage of the Protestant Religion Those Useful Instruments remaining in safer Custody will serve upon occasion to pair the Nails if not to cut the Fingers of Sanctified Ambition From this Library Secretaries of State c. have recovered lost Originals This Sir Robert was a Man of publick Spirit it being his principal â—… endeavour in all Parliaments wherein he served so often that the Prerogative and Priviledge might run in their due Channel and in truth he did cleave the Pin betwixt the Soveraign and the Subject He was wont to say that He had the least share in himself
17. H. 8. He was a great Benefactor to St. Augustines in Cant. and was of great Prudence Justice Piety and Humanity He died about 1526. and lyes buried in Christ-Church in Cant. Sir Rog. Manwood born at Sandwich was by Q. Eliz. preferred second Justice of the Com. Pleas and afterwards Chief Bar. of the Exchequer He was one of the Commissioners who sate on the Trial of the Q. of Scots He wrote a Learned Book of the Forrest Laws He erected and endowed a Free-School at Sandwich and died An. 35 Eliz. 1593. Sir Hen. Finch Knight of Right Worshipful Extraction the ancient Surname being Herbert was Serj. at Law to K. James and wrote a Book of the Law which is much esteemed He wrote also another learned Book of the Calling of the Jews by which he was brought into some trouble K. James conceiving that Sir Hen. advanced the Common-Wealth of the Jews to the depressing Christian Monarchies He was Father unto Sir Jo. Finch L. Ch. J. and for a time Lord Keeper and Baron of Fore-ditch Souldiers In former times the leading of the Front in Armies absolutely belonged to the Men of Kent When the Cornish had that priviledge in the time of K. Arthur it was only Temporary and when the Men of Archenfeld in Hereford-sh prescribed to have it that was only local as being confined to the Welsh Warrs Seamen Will. Adams born at Gillingham served the English Company of Barbary Merchants 10 years and was for 14 years Employed by the Dutch in India Being Pilot to their Fleet of 5 Sail he conducted them to Japan being the first English-man who effectually discovered that Island and in order to the settlement of Trade endured many Miseries He died at Firando in Japan 1612. Civilians Nich. Wotton Son to Sir Rob. was born at Bockâ—…on Malherb He was the first Dean of 2 Metrapol Churches of Cant and Tork and of those Cathedrals Also Privy Councellour to 4. Successive Soveraigns K. Hen. 8. F. 6. Q. Ma. Q. Eliz. was Employed 13 several times in Embassies to Forreign Princes He refused the Arch-Bishoprick of Cant. He died An. 1566. and was buried in Cant. Giles Fletcher D. L. and Brother to Rich. B. of Lond. was a most Excellent Poet Commissioner into Scoâ—…l Germ. and the Low Countrys for Q. Eliz. and her Ambassador into Russia Secretary of Lond. and Master of the Court of Requests His Russian Embassy to settle the English Merchandise was his Master-piece to Theodore Juanowich D. of Muscovia He came thither in 88. when some Hollanders envying the free Trade of the English had done them bad Offices and when a false report was generally believed that the Spanish Armado had worsted the English Fleet. Yet our Doctor demeaned himself with such Cautiousness that he procured many priviledges for the English Merchants exemplified in Mr. Hacklâ—…iâ—… Having returned home he gave God hearty Thanks for being rid out of the power of that Barbaâ—…oâ—… Prince and wrote a Book called The Russiaâ—… Common-wealth the printing whereof was not permitted by Q. Eliz. Physicians Rob. Floyd of a Knightly Family was bred in Oxf. and beyond the Seas A great Philosopher and Physician He was of the Order of the Rosa-Cruâ—…ians His Books are Mystical as his Discourses were He died An. 1637. Will. Harvey born at Folkston and bred in Câ—…ius-Coll in Camb. where he proceeded Dr. of Physick 5 years also he studied at Padua He was afterwards Physician to Ch. 1. and was not only Dr. Medicina but Dr. Medicorum For this was he who first found out the Circulation of the Blood Tho he lived a Batchelor he may be said â—…o have left three hopefull Sons to Posterity his Books 1. De Circulatione Sanguinis 2. De Geneâ—…atione 3. De Ovo This Dr. had made a good progress in laying down a Practice of Physick conâ—…ormable to his Thesis of the Circulation of blood â—…ut was plundred of his Papers in the Civil War â—…et Posterity will acknowledge the improvements of â—…his opinion as Superstructures on his Foundations and thankfully pay the fruit to his Memory He hath since been a second Linacre and great Benefactor to the Colledge of Physicians at Lond. He died An. Dom. 1657. Writers Jo. of Kent was sent Legate by Pope Innoc. 4. â—…nto Engl. He flourished 1248. Haimo of Feversham â—…vent to Paris where he was inter Aristotelicos Ariâ—…otelissimus He was Provincial then General of â—…he Franciscan Order in Engl. when on his deathâ—…ed he received a Visit from the Pope He â—…ied 1260. Having first corrected the Roman â—…reviary Sim. Stock lived an Hermite in a hollow Tree whence his name the B. D. of Oxf. He left behind him many superstitious Books Being 80 years of Age he had a Revelation that before his Death he should behold a Holy Order of Carmelites come out of Syria which fell out accordingly Simon coming out of his Oak to meet them which is as true as that he was fed 7 years with Manna in Mount Carmel Th. Haslewood an Augustinian Frier in Leeds a good Scholar and fruitful Historian He flourished under E. 2. 1321. in a Manuscript in Librar Cotton he mentions how Edw. the Black Prince took K. Jo. of Fr. Captive vanquished Hen. an Usurper in Spain and restored Peter K. of Spain Since the Reformation Sir Th. Wiat Senior Knight was born at Allington-Castle Being Servant to H. 8. he fell into his disfavour about the business of Q. Anne Bullen till by his Innocence Industry and Discretion he extricated himself He was one of great Learning admirable Ingenuity and answered his Anagram Wiat a Wit He translated David Psalms into English Metre Of him Leland Let Florence fair her Dante 's justly boast And Royal Rome her Petrarchs numbred seet In English Wiat both of them doth Coast In whom all graceful Eloquence doth meet Being sent Ambassador by Hen. 8. to Ch. 5. Emp. before he took shipping he died of the Pestilence An. 1541. Leonard Diggs Esq one of excellent Learning and deep Judgment was very skilful in Architecture and Fortification He printed his Tectonicon Prognostick general Stratiotick c. He flourished 1556 and died I think about the beginning of Q. Eliz. His Learning seems to run in the Blood of his Family Witness Sir Dudley Diggs of Chilham-Castle made Mr. of the Rolls 1636. whose Abilities will be in perpetual remembrance And the Son of this Knight wrote a Solid Treatise of the difference between King and Parliament Th. Charnock born in the Isle of Thanet writes of his own Book of the Philosophers Stone For satisfying the Minds of the Students in this Art Then thou art worth as many Books as will lie in a Cart. An. 1555. all his Work carried on in pursuit of that Stone fell on fire and he himself 3 years after was by a Gentleman that owed him a grudge prest a Souldier for the relieving of Calice and this unluckily fell out when he was within a Month of his Reckoning to
one of the compleatest Courtiers in Christendom Sir Th. Lake Ushered him into the Court whilst the Lady Lâ—…oy Countess of Bedford led him by the one hand and William E. of Pembrook by the other about the same time that Somerset began to decline Soon after he was Knighted created successively Bar. Visc Villiers E. Marq. D. of Buckingham and Knight of the Garter and had the Offices of Master of the Horse and Admiral conferred upon him He married his Neeces to Honourable Persons thereby both gratifying his Kindred and fortifying himself with noble alliance King Charles had as high a kindness for the Duke as King James had Thenceforward he became Plenipotentiary in the English Court some of the Scotch Nobility making room for him by their seasonable departure out of this Life The Earl of Bristol was justled out the Bishop of Linc cast flat on the floor the Earls of Pembrook and Carlile content to shine beneath him Holland behind him But tho he was the little God as Court he was the Great Divel in the Countrey being perfectly hated by the Commonalty and charged by them with all Miscarriages in Church and State John Felron apprehending himself injured stabbed the Duke to the heart at Borismouth 1620. His person could not be charged with any blemish save that some Criticks conceived his brows some what over pendulous a cloud which in the Judgment of others was by the beams of his eyes sufficiently dispelled V. his Monument in the Chappel H7 Capital Judges Sir Roh Belknap Chief J. of the Common pleas An. 8. E. 3 was displaced An. 11 R. 2. For this King intending to make away certain Lords viz. his Uncle the Duke of Glouo the Earls of Arâ—…nd Warwo Darby Not. demanded of his Judges whether he might by his Regal power revoke what was acted in Parliament To this all the Judges answered affirmatively Sir William Skipwith onely excepted and subscribed it Belknap to that his subseription added these words There wants nothing but an hurdle an horse and an halter to earry me where I may suffer the death I deserve for if I had not dont this I should have died for it and because I have done it I deserve death for betraying the Lords In the next Parlament all the Judges were arrested Sir Rob. Tresilian Chief J. of the Kings Bench executed and Belknap with others banished Sir Robert Catelin descended of the ancient Family of the Catelins in Northam was born at Biby An. 1. Eliz. he was made Lord Chief Justice of the Kings Bench. He had aprejudice at all those who writ their Names with analias whichmade a certain person ask him what exceptions his Lordship could take at Jesus Christ alias Jesus of Nazareth He died An. 16. Eliz. His Arms were Party par Cheveron Az. and O. which are quartered by the Right Honourable the Lord Spencer Earl of Sunder land this Judges Daughter and sole Heir being married to his Ancessor Some 40 years since a Gent. of his Name and Kindred had a Cause in Kings Benoh to whom the Chief Justice therein said Your Kinsman my Predecessor was a great Lawyer My Lord replied the Gent. he was a very Honest man for he lost a small Estate Writers William Leicester or De Montibus D. and Pr. D. in Oxford Eminent in Learning and beloved by the Nobility was known by the Name of Mr. William an Evidence sufficient to avouch his Magisteriality in all Learning He was Chanc. of Lincoln Church He flourished under King Jo. Rich. Belgrave wrote a Description of this County Theolog. Determinations and Ordinary Questions He was a Carmelite in Cambridge He flourished under E. 2. 1220. Rob. de Leic. a Fran. in Oxford was one that brought Preaching into Fashion in that age He wrote of the Hebrew and Rom. Chronological Computation He died at Lichfield 1348. Th. Ratcliffe an Augustinian in Leic. a Man of great parts wrote divers Books and flourished 1360. Barth Culie wrote of Generation and Corruption flourished under E. 3. William De. Lubbenham bred in Oxford Provincial of the Carmelites in Coventry wrote upon Aristotles Posteriors He died 1361. Jeffrey De Harby Provincial of the Augustines in Oxford and Confessor Privy Councellor to E. 3. wrote a Book in Praise of Poverty He died 1361. William De Folvill a Fran. in Cambridge maintani'd that Children under 18 might be admitted into Monastical Orders He died 1384. Hen. de Knighton Abb. of Leic. wrote his History from William the Conqeuror to R. 2. in whose time he died William Woodford a Fran. of profound Learning was depeuted by Th. Arundel Arch-bishop of Canterbury to confute Wickliffe's Opinions Th. Langton a Carmelite in London wrote Of their Ordinary Acts and Of the Trial of H. Crump D. D. c. He flourished under H. 4. 1400. Rob. de Harby a Carmelite in Linc. wrote Sermons of the Festivities of the Blessed Virgin He flourished 1450. Rich. Turpin born at Knaptoft was one of the Gentlemen in the English Garrison in Calais in Fr. in the Reign of H. 4. He wrote a Chronicle of his time and died 1541. Since the Refomation Hen. Smith called Silver-tongued was Preacher at St Clement Danes V. his Life writ by me Jo. Duport D. D. born at Shepshed thrice Vice-Chanc of the University of Cambridge was one of the Translators of the Bible He bestowed the perpetual Advowson of the Rectory of Harston on Je. Colledge He was happy in a Son Ja. Duport D. D. and Greek Prof. in Trinity Colledge He died 1617. William Burton Esq born at Lindley 1575 wrote an Alphabetical Description of the Towns and Villages in this County c. whose Younger Brother Robert Burton B. D. in Christ Church Oxford wrote the excellent Book called Democritus Junior of the Anatomy of Melancholy He died Rector of Segrave 1636. and had this Epitaph Paucis notus Paucioribus ignotus Hic jacet Democritus Junior Cui vitam pariter mortem Dedit Melancholia Rich. Vines M. A. born at Blazon and bred in Magd. Colledg in Cambridg was Schoolmaster of Hinckley then Minister of St Lawrence Jury in London Being the Champion he was called the Luther of his Party Employed by the Assembly in their Treaties at Uxbridg c. He forsook the Mastership of Pemb. Hall for refusing the Engagement Not a week before his Death Preaching at St. Gregories a rude Fellow cried out unto him Lift up your Voice For I cannot hear you To whom Mr. Vines returturned Lift up your ears for I can speak no louder He died 1655. Mr. Jacome Preached his Funeral Sermon Jo. Cleaveland Born at Hinckley where his Father was Vicar was Fellow of St John's in Cambridge and Advocate General in the Garrison of Newark A General Artist Pure Latinist Exquisite Orator and Eminent Poet. His lofty Fancy may seem to stride from the top of one Mountain to the top of another so making to it self a constant Champain and Level of continued Elevations He died 1658. and
was buried at Colledge-hill Church Mr Parson in his Funeral Sermon forbore his Praises seeing such who knew him not would suspect them far above whilst such who were acquainted with him did know them much beneath his true Desert Benefactors to the Publick Sir Jo. Poultney Knight 4 times Lord Mayor of London built a Colledge to the Honour of Jesus Corpus Christi for a Mr. and 7 Chaplains in St Lawr. Church in Candle-wicke street in London An. 20 E. 3. which Church was named of him St Lawr. Poultney He built the Church of Allhallows the less in Thames-street and the Monastery of White Friers in Coventry and a Fair Chappel on the Northside of St. Pauls in London where he lyeth buried having died 1349. He was a great Benefactor to the Hospital of St Giles's in Holborn and gave many great Legacies to the Relief of Prisoners and the Poor Since the Reformation Robert Smith born at Mercate Harborough Merchant Taylor in London Comptroller of the Chamber there and one of the 4 Attorneys in the Mayors Court gave 750 l. to purchace Lands for the Maintenance of a Lecturer in the Town of his Nativity c. as appears by the Settlement He died about 1618. Memorable Persons Edm. Applebie Knight served at the Battel of Cressy An. 2. E. 3. where he took Monsieur Rob. du Mailart a Nobleman of Fr. Prisoner An. 8. R. 2. he went into France with Jo. Gaunt D. of Lancaster to treat a Peace betwixt both Kingdom and 9. R. 2 he accompanied the said Duke into Castile who went over to invest himself in the said Kingdome in Right of his Lady Constance Daughter and Coheir of Pet. K. of Castile Jo. Herdwick Esq born at Lindley was the Man by whose Conduct Hen. E. of Richmond afterwards H. 7. in the Battel of Bosworth got the Advantage of Ground Wind and Sun He died 1511. Jo. Poultney born in Little Shepey used in his sleep to rise walk fight c. He was frozen to death with Sir Hugh Willoughby and the Fleet about Nova Zembla Hen. Noel Esq Younger Son to Sr Ande. of Dalby was for his Excellent Accomplishments of the first Rank in Court and being Gentleman to Queen Elizabeth did equalize the Barons of great worth in Magnificence and Expences Being challenged by an Italian Gentelman to play at Balâ—…oun he so heat his blood that falling into a fever he died thereof and by her Majesties appointment was buried in the Abbey of Westminster An 1596. Noted Sheriffs An. 16. Th. de Woodford was Coheir with other 4 Brothers to his Grandfather The Family is decayed no part of the Lands is now in the Tenure of the Name and some of the Male Issue descended from the 5 Brethren are now living in a low Condition and no wonder they soon made a Hand of all where the Thumb was weakned to strengthen the 4 fingers An. 3. Th. Burdet Mil. whose Grandchild Th. was accused of Treason attainted and beheaded 18. E. 4. for wishing the Horns of his White Buck in the Belly of him who advised K. Ed. 4 to kill him But the true Cause of his Death seems to have been the bad opinion the K. had of him for that he had ever been a faithful Friend to Geo. D. of Clarence the Kings Brother and Enemy He took Death patiently and Cheerfully affirming he had a Bird in his Brest viz. innocency that sung comfort to him An. 2. Humph. Stafford afterwards Knight Governour of Callais coming over to England was slain by Jack Cade Sir Humph. his Grand-child fixed himself at Blatherwick in Northam where his Posterity doth flourish to this day 34. Will. Hastings Son to Sir Leonard was made by K. E. 3. Lord Chamb. Baron Hastings of Ashby de la Zouch An illustrious Person and Loyal to and highly beloved by his Master Rich. D. of Gloc. perceiving him to obstruct the Way to his Ambitious designs caused him to be belieaded 1. E. 5. He was buried in Windsor Chappel He was Grand-father to Geo. Hastings first E. of Huntington Edw. Hastings Mil. created by Q. Mary for his Devotion Baron of Loughborough founded and endowed a Hosp at Stoke Pogeis in Buck. He died without Issue that Title afterwards descending to a younger Branch of the same Honourable Family Hen. Hastings 2 d. Son to Hen. E. of Huntington who by his Virtues doth add to the Dignity of his Extraction An. 5. Jo. Fisher Arm. whose Father Th. a Valiant Coll. in Mussle-borough Field having taken a Scotch-man prisoner who gave a Griffin for his Arms received of the D. of Som. his General the Arms of his Captive to be born within a Border Varrey 14. Fr. Hastings probably the same person with Sir Fr. 4th Son to Fr. second E. of Huntington whose Children agreed together in Brotherly Love tho not in Religion wrote a Learned Book in defence of our Religion and was a great Benefactor to Eman. Coll. 28. Anth. Faunt served the P. of Orange and afterwards was chosen Lieutenant Gen. of all the Forces in this Shire to resist the Spanish Invasion But his Election being crossed by Hen. E. of Hunt Lord Lieutenant of the County he died of Melancholy soon after 39. Will. Skipwith Esq afterwards Knighted was a person of much Valour Judgment Learning and Wisdom Dexterous at making Epigrams Poesies Mottoes Devises but chiefly Impresses Lincoln-shire LIncoln-shire in Fashion resembles a Bended Bow the Sea making the Back the Rivers Welland and Humber the two Horns thereof It is in length 60 and in the broadest part 40 miles divided into 3 parts viz. Holland or Hay-land on the S. E. Kesteven on the S. W. and Lindley on the N. to them both The Natural Commodities are Pikes in that River near Lincoln whence the Prov. Witham Pike England hath nene like For Wild-Fowl this County may be termed the Aviary of England for Variety Deliciousness and Plenty 3000 Mallards with other Birds having been caught sometimes in Aug. at one Draught Here is a Bird called the Kings-Bird namely Knuts sent for hitâ—…er out of Denmark for the use of Knut or Kanutus K of Engl. Then Dotterels Birds that are ridiculously mimical as the Fowler stretcheth forth his Arms and Legs going towards the Bird the Bird extendeth his Legs and Wings going towards the Fowler till surprised in the Net But it is observed that the Foolisher the Fowl or Fish the finer the Flesh thereof Pippins very good about Kirton in Holland Note when they are graffed on a Pippin Stock they are called Renates There are very good Doggs in this County as Fleet-Hounds Grey-Hounds originally employed in the Hunting of Grays that is Brocks and Badgers Mastiffs for Bull and Bear the Sport being much affected therein especially near Stamford As for Buildings no County affords worse Houses or better Churches and these are made of Polished Stone imported from other Parts so that what might seem a Parodox is true here The further from Stone
consideration in this Case first According to the aforesaid Statute Such Crimes as were afterwards to be declared Treasonable ought to be of like Nature with those Treasons which are specified in the said Act. Secondly If the Parliament had made those Misdemeanors Constructive Treason before that my Lord Strafford had committed them he could have had no colour for the Plea he made But seeing where there is no Law there is no Transgression my Lord of Strafford at the time of his Misdemeanours committed was guilty of no Treason and if it was possible for him to become guilty of the same ex post facto I leave to the Learned to determine The Parliament provided his Condemnation should not pass into Precedent Some hours before his suffering he fell fast asleep alledged by his Friends as an Evidence of the clearness of his Conscience He was beheaded 1641. He hath an everlasting Monument in the great Character given him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Med. 2. p. 6. I looked upon my Lord of Strafford as a Gentelman whose Abilities might make a Prince rather affraid than ashamed in the greatest Affairs of State c. King Charles II. hath made his Son a Knight of the Garter Lyonel Cranfield Merchant Man of a great Sense was made by King James Lord Treasurer Baron of Cranfield and Earl of Middlesex Having lost the Treasurers Place by the means of the D. of Buckingham into whose displeasure he had fallen he was wont to say that the way to preserve Life was to get to be Lord Treasurer of England for they never dye in their Place which was true for 4 Successions He was a Wise and Good Man He dyed about 1644. Writers on the Law Fleta who being in the Fleet wrote an Excellent Treatise of the Common Law before the 14. R. 3. He lived about the end of E. 2. and beginning of E. 3. Christopher St. German of an ancient Family read constantly a Chapter in the Bible every night to his Family lived and dyed unmarried without the least spot on his Reputation gave Counsel and Help to all his People gratis He was excellently skilled in the Civil Canon and Common Law and Scripture Witness his Book of Doctor and Student In his several Works he plainly appeareth a Champion for the Reformation He lived to be above 80 years Old dying 1593. and was buried at St Alphage London William Rastal one of the Justices of the Kings Bench wrote the Life c. of his Uncle More and made a Comment on the Statutes of England Being a zealous Papist he fled in the Raign of Edward 6. into Flanders where he wrote against Bishop Jewel He died 1565. Souldiers Sir Th. Roper the Surname formerly Furneaux Son to Th. Servant to Queen Elizabeth was Page to Sir Jo. Norrice and was Captain of a Foot Company at 16 years of Age. Being Privy Councollour and having acquired the Reputation of a Valiant Souldier by his Services in Connaught Ulster in Ireland and Brest in France in his Voyage to Portugal at Bergen in the Netherlands c. he was An. 3. Car. created Baron of Bauntree and Visc Baltinglasse in Ireland When in Ireland he put himself in Irish Tronzos and was imitated by other English-men which easie Habit tended to the more effectual execution on their Enemies He died at Ropers Rest 164. and was buried in St. Jo. Church in Dublin Civilians Sir Hen. Martin Knight bred in Oxford a great Civilian and an Eminent Advocate in the High Court of Commission and afterwards Judge of the Prerogative Court and also of the Admiralty so that as King James said pleasantly He was a mighty Monarch in his Jurisdiction over Sea and Land He died 1642. Physicians Richardus Anglicus bred first in Oxford became afterwards in Paris one of the most Eminent Writers in the Profession of Physick He Flourished 1230. Jo. Phreas bred in Oxford was afterward an Auditor of Guarinus in Ferrara He read Physick successively at Ferrara Florence Padua and Rome Pope Paul 2. made him Bishop of Bath and Wells but he died of Poison as is thought before his Consecration 1465. Andr. Borde bred I think in Oxford was Physician to Henry 8. His Book the first written of that Faculty in English was dedicated to the Colledg of Physicians in London He died in the Reign of Queen Mary Writers Nothelmus of London Bishop of London then Arch-Bishop of Canterbury wrote the Gests of Greg. the Great c. which are inserted in Bede's Church-History He died 736. William Fitz-Stephen descended of Norman Nobility was a Monk in Canterbury He wrote amongst others a Latin Book of the Description of London He flourished 1190. Albricius of London wrote a work of the Original of Heathen Gods He flourished 1217. William Sengham poor but Witty wrote de Fide and Legibus affirming the Gospel of Christ to be the onely Law for the Salvation of men about the time that a Book called The Eternal Gospel or rather the Infernal Gospel was obtruded on the World by the Friers He flourished 1260. Laurentius Anglicus bred in Paris opposed the Mock-Gospel of the Friers and wrote against False Preachers but afterwards being frightned with the Popes Thunderbolts he cowardly recanted He flourished An. 1260. Nich. Lyra a Jew by Nation and born probably in the Old Jury was converted by some Franciscans He vigorously confuted the Jews He wrote Commentaries on all the Old and New Testament keeping close to the Text therefore uncharitable the Censure Lyra delirat tho sometimes he may be wide of the mark He dyed in Paris 1340. Bankinus of London an Augustinian Frier a Violent Opposer of the Wicklevites was stopped some think Killed by the Violence of an Earthquake when ready to dispute against them in a publick Council He flourished 1382. Robert Ivory D. D. in Cambridge and President Gen. of the Carmelites adorned the Library of White Friers with his own and other Books and dyed 1392. Juliana Barnes of an ancient and Illustrious Family the Diana of her Age for Hunting c. of which with Hawking and Fishing she wrote 3 Treatises She wrote also a Book of Heraldry She flourished 1460 under H. 6. Robert Fabian Sheriff of London 1493. wrote 2 Chronicles 1. From Brutus to the death of Henry 2. another from the 1. of King Richard to the death of King Henry 7. He was an Excellent Poet. A modern Master-wit in the contest betwixt the Poets of our Age maketh Apollo to adjudge the Laurell to an Alderman of London because to have most wealth was a sign of most wit But had the Scene of this Competition been laid 140 years since c. Apollo would have given the Laurel to this our Alderman He died 1512 and was buried at the Church of Alhallows After his death Cardinal Woolsey caused them to burn all the Copies of his Book which he could come by because therein he had made too clear Discovery of the Revenues of the
Clergy Th. Lupset Greek Prof. at Oxford was known unto Erasmus He was diverted from Divinity by Woolsey He was in favour with Hen. 8. and died of a Consumption 1532. in Lond. and buried at St. Alphage Since the Reformation Jo. Rastal Printer undertook to prove Purgatory by Reason He was a Good Mathematician and made a Comedy of Europe Asia and Africa He wrote a Book against Jo. Frith which he afterwards recanted and a Book of the Terms of the Law and an Index to J. Fitz-Herbert He was Father to Rastal the Famous Lawyer He died and was buried at London 1536. Edw. Hall bred in K. College became a Judge in the Sheriffs Court He wrote an elegant Hist of the Warrs of York and Lanc. He died 1547 and was buried in St. Sithes Church Will. Fulke D. D. and Marg. Professor in Camb. when Young wrote a Book of Meteors Being a solid Divine he confuted the Rhemish Translation of the Bible He died 1589. Edm. Spencer bred in Camb. A great Poet who imitated Chaucer 'T is said that he presented Q. Eliz. with a Poem with which she was so well pleased that she commanded the Lord. Treasurer Cecil to give him 100 l. and when he alledged that Sum was too much then give him Quoth the Q. what is Reason but being delayed he presented these Lines to the Queen I was promised on a time To have Reason for my Rhyme From that time unto this Season I receiv'd nor Rhyme nor Reason Hereupon the Q. gave strict Order for the present payment of 100 l. He was afterwards Secretary to the Lord Gray Deputy of Ireland He was an Excellent Linguist Antiquary Philosopher Mathematician yet so poor as being a Poet that he was thought Fami non Famae scribere Returning into England he was robb'd by the Rebels of that little he had and dying for Grief in great Want 1598 was honourably buried nigh Chancer in Westminster The expence of his Funeral and Monument was defrayed at the sole charge of Rob. first of that Name E. of Essex Jo. Stow bred at learning no higher then a good Grammar-Scholar became an useful Historian and very accurate in the Notation of Time Besides his Chron. of England he hathwritten a large Survey of London He died 1605 and lyeth buried in the Quire of St. Andr. Undershaft There was another of his Name a Monk of Norwich 1440. Giles Fletcher equally loved of the Muses and Graces wrote a Poem entitled Christs Victory Having commenced D. D. he became Preacher first in St. Maries then in Suff. where being flighted by his clownish Parishioners he fell into Melancholy and died in a short time 162. His Brother Phineas of Cambridge wrote an excellent Poem called The Purple Island c. Jo. Donne a Man of excellent Wit large Travail and choice Experience in his reduced Age became D. D. and Dean of St. Pauls He died 1631. and lyeth buried in St. Pauls His Life is written by Mr. Isaac Walton Romish Exile Writers Jo. Heiwood writes of himself that he applied Mirth more then Thrift many mad Plays and did few good Works His Jests were biting He printed English Proverbial Epigrams and his pleasant Monumenta Literaria After the Death of Q. Mary who highly favoured him he fled for Religion He died 156. Whose Son Jasper a Jesuit was executed in the Reign of Q. Eliz. Maurice Chamnee bred a Frier in the Charterhouse He only escaped when 18 of his Order lost their lives by him written for refusing the Oath of Supremacy 'T is said he warped to the Will of H. 8. to preserve his Convent from Destruction He dyed beyond the Seas 1581. Edm. Campian bred in Oxf. being Deacon of the Protestant Church he renounced that Order and fled beyond the Seas A Man of great Parts and no less Ostentation Coming over into England with Father Parsons to reduce it to the Church of Rome he fetched over many Neuters before to his perswasion by his Ten Reasons in pure Latine and pithily penned He was quickly caught by the Setters of Secretary Walsingham imprisoned examined on Matters of State and saw rather than felt the Rack but a while after he was engaged in 4 solemn Disputations in the Chappel in the Tower to make good a bold Challenge he had made against all Protestants concerning Scripture the Church the Sacrament and Justification and 't is said whatever Questions he there answered that he answered not the general expectation of his own Party He was executed 1581. Benefactors to the Publick Th. Pope Knight Architect under God of his own Fortune employed under the Lord Cromwell an Instrument of the second magnitude got his share at the dissolution of the Abbeys and refunded a considerable proportion for what he received for the Building endowing of Trin. Coll. in Oxf. He died about the beginning of the Reign of Q. Eliz. There are in Oxford-shire many descendants from him continuing in aworshipful Estate the Chief of the Family being the E. of Down in Ireland on the same token that K. James came in Progress to the House of Sir Pope Knight when his Lady was lately delivered of a Daughter who was presented to K. James with this Paper of Verses See this little Mistress here Did never sit in Peter 's Chair Or a Tripple Crown did wear And yet she is a Pope No Benefice she ever sold Nor did dispence with Sins for Gold She hardly is a Sevenight Old And yet she is a Pope No King her Feet did ever kiss Or had from her worse Look then this Nor did she ever hope To Saint one with a Rope And yet she is a Pope A Female Pope you 'l say A Second JOAN No sure she is Pope Innocent or none Th. Curson Armorour being much afflicted with a sad Accident one having shot another in his Shop tho during his absence resolved to give all his Estate to pious uses and accordingly disposed of some hundreds of pounds for the use of the poor in Alhallows Lumbard-Street where he was born and other Parishes He died 16 Edw. Allin a Stage-Player and Roscius of our Age built a fair Colledge at Dulwich in Kent for the relief of poor people The Poor of his native Parish of St. Botolph-Bishopsgate have a priviledge to be provided for therein before others Thus he who out-acted others in his Life out-did himself before his death which hapned An. 16 Will. Plat Son to Sir Hugh Grandson to Sir Rich. Alderman of London was bred in St. Jo. Coll. in Camb. He bequeathed thereunto Lands to maintain Fellows at 30 l. and Scholars at 10 l. per An. so many as the Estate would extend to Between the said Collonel and Jo. Plat Clerk Heir to Will there was a Composition made of 4 Scholars at 10 l. and 2 Fellows at 50 l. per An. William also gave 30 l. yearly to the Poor of Hornsey and High-gate with a Lecture founded therein He died 1637. Alex. Strange B. D. of
been formerly neglected The Buildings in this County are either Castles or Castle-like ableto resist a tumultuary incursion Proverbs I. To carry Coals to Newcastle That is to busy ones self in a needless employment II. From Berwick to Dover 300 miles over That is from one end of the Land to the other III To take Hectors Cloak That is to deceive aâ—â—iend who confideth in his faithfulness 'T is said that one Hector Armstrong of Harlaw betrayed his friend Th. Piercy Barl of Northumberland for mony and afterwards fell into so great poverty and contempt that he durst not go abroad IV. We will not lose a Scot. That is We will lose nothing how inconsiderable soevor The Proverb began during the Enmity betwixt the 2 Kingdoms V. A Scotish Mist may wet an Englishman to the skin That is small mischiefs in the beginning if not seasonably prevented may prove very dangerous VI. A Scotish-man and a Newcastle grindstone travil all the World over Occasioned by the curiosity of the one and the goodness of the other VII If they come they come not and if they come not they come That is if the Borderers came the Cattle of the Vicinage came not home from their Pasture but were by them intercepted c. The 4 following Proverbs are Scotish VIII Lang or ye cut Faulkland-Wood with a penknife It is spoken of such means which are insufficient for the effecting of any end or design IX He is an Aberdeen 's man taking his word again Aberdeen is a Town in the County of Mar in Scotland X. He was born in August This is said to be meant as a Periphrasis of a aliquorish person A Yule Feast may be quaâ—… at pasche That is Christmass-cheer may be digested and the Party hungry again at Easter Saints St. Ebba Daughter to Edilfrid King of Northum was Prioress of Coldingham in Scotland She with others out off their Noses that their Beauty might be no hait to the lustfull Danes She flourished 630. Prelates since the Reformation Geo. Carleton born at Norham bred in Oxford was one of the 4 Divines sent by King James to the Synod of Dort He was Bishop of Landaff afterwards of Chichester A man of good affections solid Judgment and clear Invention He wrote amongst others 2 Treatises called A Thankfull Remembrance of Gods mercy and a Confutation of Judicial Astrology When Young he was grave in his manners so when old he was youthful in his parts even to his death which hapned An. 1. Ch. Valentine Cary born at Barwick extracted from the Cary's Barons of Hunsdon was bred in Cambridg where he was Vice-Chancellor An. 1612. He was preferred Dean of St Pauls and at last Bishop of Exeter A compleat Gentleman and excellent scholar Tho some Contest hapned betwixt him and the City of Exeter yet he was bountiful above expectation in relieving the poor thereof when it was visited with the Sickness He died 1626. and lyes buried in St Pauls London Rich. Holeworth D. D. born at Newcastle bred in Cambridg Rector of St Peter in the Poor in London Arch-deacon of Huntington at last Mr. of Emanuel Colledg incurred the Censures of Factious Innovators in London at the beginning of the Civil wars Most candid his disposition being wont to check himself when in Passion He was imprisoned for a Sermon he preached in Cambridg After he had procured his Liberty he waited on his Majesty in the Isle of Wight He was Proffered the Bishoprick of Bristol but refused it Some shoot by the aim of their own fancies who report him to have said He would not wear a Bristol-stone Tho he was a zealous assertor of Episcopacy he esteemed the acceptance of that Bishopprick unsafe and unseasonable He afterwards took the Deanry of Worcester The Treatise called the Valley of Vision is in all probability none of his Dying about 1650 he was buried in St. Pet. Broadstreet Souldiers This County breedeth most hardy Men. The Borderers have been embroyled in several Battles against the Scotch Witness the Battel of Chevy chase An. 29 Henry 8. about which time Henry Earl of Northumberland died peaceably at Hackney near London tho reported to be slain in that battle Physicians W. Turner born at Morpeth bred in Cambridge was a general Scholar and very zealous in the Protestant Religion writing much in the defence thereof and much molested for the same by Bishop Gardner and others After long imprisonment he escaped and fled beyond the Seas At Ferrara in Italy he commenced Dr. in Physick He wrote a great Herbal and a Book of Physick for the English Gentry besides several other Treatises He died in Germany as I conjecture in the Reign of Queen Mary Whose Contemporary and fellow Confessor Th. Gibson born at Morpeth wrote a Book of Herbs as also a Treatise entitled The Treasons of the Prelates since the Conquest He was alive in the last of Queen Mary Writers Ralph Frechbourne bred a Souldier Scholar Traveller became at last a Frier He attended Rich. Earl of Cornwall and King of the Romans into the Holy land whence he brought the Carâ—â—lites into England and built for them a House â—â— Holme in Northumberland He wrote Books of pious Exhortations and Epistles and after he had been 14 years Provincial of his Order died and was buried at Holme 1274. Johannes Scotus born at Dunston a Franciscan Frier got the Title of Doctor Subtilis He maintained against the Thomists that the Blessed Virgiâ—… was conceived with sin He died of a fit of an Apoplexy at Colen Benefactors to the Publick Stephen Brown Grocer was born at Newcastle afterwards Knighted and made Lord Mayor of London 1438. In which year happened a Great Famin caused much by unseasonableness of weather but more by some Huckstring husbandmen who properly may be termed Knaves in Grain Sir Stephen sent some ships to Dantz whose seasonable return with Rye suddainly sunk grain to reasonable rates whereby many a languishing life was preserved He was one of the first Merchants who in want of Corn shewed the Londoners the way to the Barn-dore I mean into Spruseland Rob. Woodlark Provost of King's Colledge in Cambridge in the Raign of Edward 4. bought 3 Tenements in Milne street and erected them a small Colledge by the Name of St. Katharine's Hall Memorable Persons Machell Vivan a Scoth-man born near Abberdeen beneficed in this County within 3 miles of Alnwick An Old Man of 110 years of Age was famous for a new growth of his hair breeding of three teeth in the space of 2 years and reading of small Print without spectacles whereas 40 years before that time he had used them for the biggest Print He had 5 Children after he was 80 years of Age. Note The Countess of Desmond alive 1589 is said to have recovered her teeth after she had cast them 3 severall times and to have lived 140 years Anderson Merchant in Newcastle lost a Ring in the River which being afterwards found in the Belly of a
born at Elmeseth bred in Cambridge was of the Quorum in Translating the Bible and whilst Chrysostome lives Mr. Boise shall not dye such his learned pains on him in the Edition of Sir H. Savil. He dyed about the beginning of the Civil Wars Remish Exile Writers Robert Southwell wrote many Books and was reputed a dangerous Enemy to the State for which he was Imprisoned and Executed March 3. 1595. Benefactors to the Publick Elizabeth third Daughter of Gilb. Earl of Clare and Wife to Jo. Burgh Earl of Ulster in Ireland had her greatest Honour from Clare in this County She Founded Clare-Hall in Cambridge an 1343. Sir Simon Eyre born at Brandon first an Upholster then a Draper in London whereof he was Lord Mayor 1445 on his own cost built Leaden-Hall for a common Garner of Corn to the City He left 5000 Marks to charitable uses He dyed Sept. 18. an 1459. and is buried in the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth in Lumbard-Street London Th. Spring the rich Clothier was born I believe at Laveham He built the Carved Chappel of Wainscot on the North side of the Chancel as also the Chappel at the South side of the Church Me dyed 1510 and lyeth buried in his own Chappel Since the Reformation W. Coppinger was born at Bucks-hall in this County where his Family flourisheth in good esteem He was bred a Fishmonger in London whereof he became Lord Mayor 1512. He gave the half of his great Estate to pious uses I am sorry to see this Gentleman's ancient Arms substracted in point of honour by the addition of a superfluous Bordure Sir W. Cordal Knight had a fair Estate in S. N. Long-Melford and was well descended He became a Barrister Speaker of the Parliament and Privy Counsellour and Master of the Rolls to Queen Mary He founded a fair Almshouse at Melford and left a large allowance to the poor for Diet and Cloaths He continued Master of the Rolls till the day of his death 23 Eliz. Sir Robert Hicham Knight and Serjeant at Law born at or near Nacton purchased the Mannor of Framlingham from the Earl of Suffolk and entered into the same after great and many intervening Obstacles He left a great part of his Estate to pious uses and principally to Pembrook-Hall in Cambridge He dyed a little before the beginning of the Civil Wars Memorable Persons Jo. Cavendish Esq born at Cavendish was servant to Richard 2. when Wat Tyler played Rex in London whom he in assistance of Sir W. Walworth Lord Mayor of London dispatched by giving two or three mortal wounds The beginning of the bustle was that Wat took it mightily in dudgeon that Sir Jo. Newton did not make a mannerly approach to him upon which the said Lord arrested Wat and wounded him with his Dagger Hence the Arms of London were augmented with a Dagger King Richards discretion appeared very much in appeasing the tumult which happened 1381. Sir Th. Cook Knight and Sir W. Capel Knight born the first at Lavenham the later at Stoke-Neyland were bred Drapers in London and were Lord Mayors of the City Sir Will. is reported after a large entertainment for King Henry 7. to have burnt many Bonds in which the King stood obliged to him and at another time to have drank a dissolved Pearl which cost him many hundreds in an Health to the King Sir Th. was in danger of his Life for lending Money in the Reign of K. Edw. 4. Both dyed in Age Honour and Riches these transmitted to their Posterity The Cooks flourishing at Giddy-hall and the Capels at Hadham in Hartford Note Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Will. Capel was Married to Sir W. Pawlet Marquess of VVinchester and Mildred descended from Sir Th. Cook to VV. Cecil Lord Burleigh both their Husbands being Lord Treasurers of England Sir Tho. lyeth buried in the Church of Augustine Friars in London Sir VV. Capel in St. Bartholomews behind the Exchange Noted Sheriffs Q. Eliz. An. 18. Jo. Higham Arm. the ancient Sirname of the Lords Montaign in France was descended from Sir Clem. a Potent Knight 20. Robert Jermin a pious Man and a great Benefactor to Emanuel Colledge and a potent man was Father to Sir Th. Privy Councellor and Lord Chamberlain to King Charles I. Grandfather to Tho. and Hen. Esq the younger of these being Lord Chamberlain to our present Queen Mary and sharing in her Majesties sufferings was by King Charles II. made Baron and Earl of St. Albans 23. Nich. Bacon Mil. was the first Baronet in England 36. Tho. Crofts Arm. was Grandfather to Crofts who was created Baron Crofts by K. Cha. II. Sir Simond Dewes was Grandfather to Adrian descended from the Lords of Kessel in Gelderland who came thence in the time of their Civil Wars in the Reign of Henry 8. He was bred in Cambridge and became a great Antiquary He observed that the Ordinances of the late long Parliament did in Bulk and Number exceed all the Statutes made since the Conquest He dyed about 1653. SURREY SUrrey hath Middlesex on the North Kent on the East Sussex on the South Hant and Bark-shire on the West It is very near a Square of 22 Miles the Skirts whereof are fruitful and the inward parts barren though generally the Air be clear and the ways clean Here is the most and best Fullers Earth digged up near Rygate It is worth four pence a Bushel at the Pit and the Transportation thereof is prohibited The County likewise affords good Trouts and VVall-nuts and the best Box growing about Darking In this Shire there is the best Gardening for Profit King James about the end of his Reign gave 2000 pounds to Sir Francis Crane to build a House at Morelack for setting up a Manufacture of Tapestry and one Francis Klein a German was the designer thereof and united the Italian and Dutch perfections in that Mystery This Klein afterwards setled in London where he had a gratuity of 100 pounds per An. until the beginning of the late Civil Wars The chief Buildings are Richmond built by King Henry 7. and most pleasantly seated on the Thames Non-such built by King Henry 8. answereth its Name for compleat Architecture though exceeded by Wimbleton in point of a neat Scituation This was built by Sir Th. Cecil in 88. Of Medicinal Waters those at Ebsham found out 1618 in a dry season the Water being first observed in a Horse or Neats-footing run through some Veins of Alume and are abstersive and sanative being outwardly and inwardly taken The wonder in this County is that there is a River termed Mole at a place called the Swallow that sinketh into the Earth and surgeth again some two miles off nigh Letherhead and 't is said a Goose was put in and came out again with Life if so there was a wonderful preservation of the Goose There is also a Vault nigh Rygate capable to receive 500 Men which was anciently the Receptacle of some great person a proper place it seems
built and bountifully endowed a beautiful Colledge in Stratford He dyed 1348 having been a Man of great Charity Meekness and Moderation Whose Kinsman Ralph Stratford was born in Stratford where he built a Chappel to the Honour of St. Thomas He was first Canon of St. Pauls and afterwards Bishop of London 1539 about which time there being a most grievous Pestilence in London this Bishop bought a piece of ground nigh Smithfield for the burial of the dead and named the same No-mans-land He dyed 1355 whose Brother Robert Stratford was in the Reign of Edward 3. made Bishop of Chichester being then Chancellour of Oxford and of all England He compremised a bloody contest and difference that arose about that time betwixt the South and North parts of that University He with his Brother Arch-Bishop being accused for favouring the French were afterwards freed from that false aspersion He dyed at Allingbourn 1362. John Vesty alias Harman Dr. of Law was born at Sutton Colefield bred in Oxford was a vivacious person He was appointed to celebrate Divine Service at Sutton aforesaid an 20. Henry 6. was Vicar of St. Michaels Church in Coventry 23 Henry 7. Dean of the Royal Chappel Tutor to the Lady Mary and President of VVales under Henry 8. and being advanced to be Bishop of Exeter an 11. of that King which Bishoprick he so destroyed that Bishop Hall his Successor complaineth that the following Bishops were Barons but Bare-ones indeed Some affirm the word Veize that is in the VVest to drive away with a Witness had its original from his profligating of the Lands of his Bishoprick He robbed his own Cathedral to pay a Parish Church Sutton in this County whereon he bestowed many Benefactions and built 51 houses He intended also but in vain to fix the Cloth Manufacture of Devonshire in the aforesaid Town He quitted his Bishoprick not worth the keeping in the Reign of Edward 6. He dyed being 103 years old in the Reign of Queen Mary and was buried in Sutton with his Statue Mitred and Vestred Since the Reformation Jo. Bird born in Coventry and bred a Carmelite at Oxford was the Provincial of his Order For his smart Sermon against the Primacy of the Pope preached before Henry 8. he was preferred Bishop of Bangor in VVales then of Chester in England Pitz saith he returned to the Vomit of Popery which I cannot believe though he might be guilty of a passive compliance as appears by his telling Mr. Haukes Protestant about the time of his Examination I would not wish you to go to far He dyed 1556. Statesmen Sir Nich. Throckmorton Knight fourth Son of Sir George of Coughton was bred beyond the Seas Under Queen Mary he was Arraigned for Treason complyance with VVyat and hardly escaped Queen Elizabeth employed him her Lieger in France and Scotland He was of the opposite party to Burleigh Lord Treasurer He was Chamberlain of the Exchequer and chief Butler of England which offices yielded him no considerable profit He dyed at Supper with eating of Salades not without suspicion of poyson the rather because happening in the House of no mean Artist in that Faculty Robert Earl of Leicester He dyed 1570 and lyeth buried in St. Katharine Cree-Church in London Edward Conway Knight was Son to Sir Jo. Knight Lord and Owner of Ragleigh in this County who was made by Robert Earl of Leicester Governour of the English Auxiliaries in the United Provinces Governour of Ostend being a man of great skill in Military affairs His Son succeeding to his Fathers Wisdom and Valour was by King James made Principal Secretary of State and by him created Lord Conway of Ragleigh in this County and afterwards by King Charles I. Visc Killultagh in the County of Autrim Lastly an 30. Car. I. Visc Conway of Conway in Carnarvan shire He dyed 1630. Jo. Digby Baron of Sherborn and Earl of Bristol was employed by King James in several Embassies to Forreign Princes But his managing the Matchless Match with Spain was his Master piece After the great Contest betwixt him and the Duke of Buckingham he fell into the Kings displeasure during which he was very popular with most of the Nation And the King was afterwards graciously pleased to reflect upon him at the beginning of the Long Parliament as one best able to give him the safest Counsel in those dangerous times but how he incensed the Parliament so far as to be excepted Pardon I know not After the surrender of Exeter he went over into France where he met with that due respect in Forreign which he missed in his Native Country He was a Cordial Champion of the Church of England He dyed in France 1650. Writers Walter of Coventry where he was a Benedictine was a Man as Bale affirms worthy of immortal Memory and excelled in two Essential Qualities of an Historian Faith and Method being only guilty of coursness of Style From the beginning of the Britons he wrote a Chron. to his own time He flourished 1217. Vincent of Coventry born in Warwick was a Franciscan in Cambridge He was the first of his Order who applyed himself to Academical Studies and became publick Professor in Cambridge He set a Copy to the Carmelites left some Books to Posterity and dyed 1250. Jo. of Killingworth was bred in Oxford an excellent Philosopher Astronomer and Physician He was Father and Founder to all the Astronomers in that Age being a Star of the first Magnitude amongst those of that Faculty He flourished 1360. W. of Coventry where he was a Carmelite being lame in his Hip was called Claudus Conversus Conversus being properly one who is condemned or turned to servile work in the Monastery He preferred Charity to pilgrimages and wrote several Books flourishing 1360. Jo. Rouse born at Warwick and descended from the Rouses of Brinkloe attained to great eminency of Learning in Oxford whence retiring himself to Guisecliffe a most delicious place within a mile of Warwick he wrote the Antiquities of Warwick a Chronicle of the English Kings and a History of the two Universities He was as good at his Pensil as Pen being an excellent Limner He dyed 1491. Since the Reformation W. Perkins born at Marston bred Fellow of Christs-Colledge became Preacher of St. Andrew in Cambridge See of him in my Holy State He dyed 1602. Tho. Drax D. D. born at Stonely and bred in Christs-Colledge in Cambridge was a pious Man and an excellent Preacher He Translated all the Works of Mr. Perkins into Latine He was beneficed nigh Harwich in Essex and dyed 1616. The Family of the Drax flourished a long time at Wood-hall in Yorkshire and after various Changes hath recovered and encreased its former lustre in Sir James Drax who hath merited much of the English Nation in bringing the Sugars and other Commodities of the Barbadoes to their perfection William Shakespeare born at Stratford was in some sort a Compound of three eminent Poets viz. Martial Ovid and Plautus the
plainness In the Nave of the Church there is a Monument of a little Boy in Episcopal Habiliments it having been fashionable in that Church in the depth of Popery that the Choristers chose a Boy of their Society to be a Bishop among them from St. Nicholas till St. Innocents day at night who did accordingly officiate in all things saying of Mass only excepted Of Civil Buildings in this County Long-leat the house of Sir James Thynne was the biggest and Wilton is the stateliest and the pleasantest for Gardens Fountains c. As for Salisbury the Citizens thereof have derived the River into every Street therein so that the City is like Venice a heap of Islets thrown together according to the Epitaph of Mr. Francis Hide a Native of this City who dyed Secretary unto the English Leiger in Venice Born in the English Venice thou didst dye Dear Friend in the Italian Salisbury The Wonders of this County are Stone-henge a Roman work consisting of four Equilateral Triangles inscribed within a Circle a double Portico and Architraves set without Morter 'T is conceived it was a Temple dedicated to Heaven being of a Circular form built on a Plain and being without a Roof The next is Knot Grass growing 9 Miles from Salisbury which is ordinarily 15 foot in length and sometimes 24 and being built many stories high from knot to knot it lyeth matted on the ground whence it is cut for Provender the knots whereof will fat Swine The Grass is conceived peculiar to this place Proverbs I. It is done according to the use of Sarum This Proverb began on this occasion Osmund Bishop of Sarum about 1090 made an Ordinal or Office which was generally received all over England all speaking the same words in their Liturgy It is now applyed to those persons which do and actions which are formally and solemnly done in so regular a way by Authentick precedents and patterns of unquestionable Authority that no just exception can be taken thereat Princes Margaret Plantagenet Daughter to George Duke of Clarence and Elizabeth Nevil eldest Daughter and co-heir of Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick was born August 14. 1473 at Farrley-Castle in this County She was Countess of Salisbury Heir to the Dutchess of Burgundy and Niece to King Edward 4. and Richard 3. and Mother to Cardinal Pole By Sir Richard a Knight of Wales and Cosin German to King Henry 7. she had amongst others Henry Lord Montague her eldest Son when he was accused for Treason she was charged to be privy thereunto in the Reign of King Henry 8. On the Scaffold as she stood she would not gratifie the Executioner with a prostratâ—… posture of her Body The Executioner at last dragg'd her by the Hair gray with Age and may be truly said to have took off her Head an 23. Henry 8. seeing she would neither give it him nor forgive him the doing thereof Jane Seymore Daughter to Sir Jo. Knight honourably descended from the Lords Beauchamps was born probably at Wulfal and after was Married to King Henry 8. It is said that at her first coming to Court Queen Anne Bollen snatched at a Jewel Pendant about this Jane's Neck and hurt her own hand with the violence she used but it grieved her Heart more when she perceived it the King's Picture who from this day forward dated her own declining and the others ascending into her Husbands affection This Queen dyed some days after the Birth of Prince Edward her Son on whom this Epitaph Phaenix Jana jacet nato Phaenice dolendum Saecula Phaenices nulla tulisse duas Soon as her Phenix Bud was blown Root-Phenix Jane did wither Sad that no Age a brace had shown Of Phenixes together She dyed in her Husbands favour and was buried in the Quire of Windsor Chappel the King continuing in real mourning for her even all the Festival of Christmass Saints Adelme Son to Kenred Nephew to Ina King of the West Saxons after Forreign breeding was Abbot of Malmesbury 30 years He was the first Englishman who ever wrote in Latine the first that brought Poetry into England and the first Bishop of Sherburn He wrote a Book for the reducing the Britons to observe Easter according to the Church of Rome The Monks those Babylonish Masons have built such lying Wonders on his Memory and have vomited out such lies to his dishonour that the loudness thereof has reached to Heaven affirming that this Adelme by his Prayers stretched out a Beam of his Church cut too short by the Carpenter to the full proportion and that he at another time hung his Vestment on the Beams of the Sun which miraculously supported the same Coming to Rome to be Consecrated Bishop of Sherburn he reproved Pope Sergius his Fatherhood for being a Father indeed to a Bastard then newly born And returning home lived in great esteem till the day of his death which happened 709. His Corps was inshrined at Malmesbury and had in great Veneration Edith natural Daughter of King Edgar by the Lady Wolfhild was a devout Abbess of Wilton Being reproved by Bishop Ethelwold for her curious Attire she told him that God regarded the Heart more then the Garment and that sins might be coverea as well under Rags as Robes 'T is said that after the slaughter of her Brother Edward holy Dunstan had a design to make her Queen of England so to defeat Ethelred the lawful Heir had she not declined the proffer She dyed 984 and is buried in the Church of Dioness at Wilton of her own building She was commonly called St Edith the younger to distinguish her from her Aunt of whom before Martyrs About 1503. there was a persecution of Protestants in deed in this County under Edmund Audley Bishop of Salisbury One Richara Smart being burnt at Salisbury for reading a Book called Wicklâ—…ff's Wicket to one Thomas Stillman afterwards burnt in Smithfield But under cruel Bishop Capon Wilt-shire affordeth these Marian Martyrs Jo Spicer Free-Mason William Coberly Taylor in Kevel burnt in Salisbury 1556. John Maundrel Husbandman Confessors John Hunt and Richard White Husbandmen at Marleborough were persecuted in Salisbury 1558. and being condemned to dye were little less then miraculously preserved as will appear hereafter Alice Coberly Wife to William Coberly forenamed failed in her Constancy The Jaylors Wife of Salisbury heating a Key fire hot and laying it in the Grass spake to this Allice to bring it unto her in doing whereof she pitiously burnt her hand and cryed out O said the other if thou canst not abide the burning of a Key how wilt thou endure thy whole Body to be burnt at the Stake whereat the said Alice revoked her opinion Cardinals Walter Winterburn born at Sarisbury and bred a Dominican Frier was an excellent Scholar and a skilful Casuist a quality which recommended him to be Confessor to King Edward 1. Pope Benedict 11. made him being 79 years of Age Cardinal of St. Savin upon the news of the death
plain Bear of Silver and wore it on her Shoulder But the next day our Earl presented her with a Bear which was his Crest made of Pearls and Precious Stones 10. Being sent by King Henry 5. with 1000 Men in Arms to fetch Queen Katharine sole Daughter to the King of France he sought with the Earls of Vendosme and Limosin killed one of them with his own hand routed the Forces of 5000 Men and brought the Lady whom he saw safely Married to the King 11. He was by the said Kings Will appointed Governour of his Son in his Minority and made Lieutenant of all France 12. During his Life our success in France was progressive and retrograde after his death Sigismund the Emperor coming into England told King Henry 5. that no Christian King had such another Knight for Wisdom Nurture and Manhood and by Imperial Authority with the Kings consent caused him to be named The Father of Courtesie Being tossed with a great Tempest in his last Voyage to Normandy and despairing of Life he caused himself his Lady and infant Son to be bound to the main Mast on this design that being known by his Armour and Coat of Arms upon him he might have a Christian Burial Yet he dyed afterwards in his Bed at Roan April 30. 14. 9. and lyeth buried in a Chappel of the Collegiate Church of Warwick having a most stately Tomb. His Deeds of Charity were little inferiour to the Atchievments of his Valour Physicians and Chymists Sir Edward Kelley alias Talbot born at Worcester was reported to have joyntly found with Dr. d ee a great quantity of Elixir in the Ruins of Glassenbury Abbey That Doctor having Calculated Sir Edward's Nativity might possibly by some Mystical Equations find out the place of that Elixir They afterwards fixed at Trebona in Bohemia where Sir Edward being a skilful as well as fortunate Chymist is said to have transmuted a Brass warming Pan by warming it by the fire and putting the Elixir thereon into pure Silver a piece whereof was sent to Queen Elizabeth These two Sir Edward and Dr. Dee kept constant Intelligence with a Spirit giving them advice how to proceed in their mystical discoveries and enjoyning them by way of preparatory qualification for the same they should enjoy their Wives in common Though bogling hereat at first they resolved to submit thereunto because the Law-giver might dispense with his Laws in matters of so high Nature Upon this 't is thought Dee left his Companion to rant it in Germany who trusting too much to his Treasure spent extravagantly 4000 pounds on Rings which he gave away at the Marriage of one of his Maid-servants Being highly conceited of his Skill he gives Advice to all Lovers of Chymistry in these words To you I say how Learned soever you be Go burn your Books and come and learn of me According to the malignant position of Aquarius which hath influence on the Legs observed in the Scheme of his Nativity Being imprisoned by Radulphus the Emperour and endeavouring to escape out of an high Window by a pair of Sheets tyed together he fell and brake his Leg whereof he dyed 1595. From this Compound Chymist if you separate his Sublimate and Precipitate that is his Pride and Prodigality there will remain an experienced Philosopher worthy recommendation to Posterity Writers Florence of Worcester being learned and industrious wrote Chronicum Chronicorum from the Creation till his death happening 1119. Jo. Wallis or Welsh a Franciscan in VVorcester was bred in Oxford then in Paris where he was commonly called the Tree of Life though the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil had been more proper he having written 20 Volumes of curious speculations He dyed and was buried in Paris 1216. Elias de Evesham a Benedictine born of good Parentage flourished about 1270. VV. de Packington a Layman was Secretary and Treasurer to Edward the black Prince Having lived long in France and acquired an exactness in the Language he wrote in French the Story of five English Kings John Henry 3. Edward 1. 2. and 3. and a Book of the Atchievments of the Black Prince He flourished 1380. Since the Reformation Sir Edwin Sandys Son to Edw. D. D. and Bishop of VVorcester was bred in Cambridge and attained to be a most accomplished person right handed to any great Employment and constant in all Parliaments as the Speaker himself being beheld by all as an excellent Patriot He was Treasurer to the Undertakers for the VVestern Plantations the Bermudaes owing their happiness to his care and Sandys Tribe is no contemptible proportion therein He had a Commanding Pen Witness his Book of the Religion of the VVestern World I have been informed that he bequeathed a considerable Sum to the building of a Colledge in Cambridge but Debts not coming in according to expectation his good intention failed in the performance thereof He dyed 1631. Romish Exile Writers Richard Smith D. D was bred in Oxford where he was the Kings Professor till King Edward 6. sent for Pet. Martyr to supply that place betwixt whom and Smith there was great contest But in the Reign of Queen Mary Peter Martyr was glad to fly from that University and make room for the old pretender Thus we see that in such Controversies as were betwixt them it mattered little who were the disputants whilst the prevalent power was the Moderator Dr. Smith flying again into the Low Countries became Dean of St. Peter in Doway and the first Professor in the University founded therein He dyed 1563. Jo. Marshal born at Dalisford was bred at New-Colledge in Oxford where he proceeded Batchelour of Laws and was second Master of VVinchester School Flying an 1. Elizabeth he became Canon of Lisle in Flanders He wrote a Book against Jo. Calfield an English Protestant At his death he bequeathed a Ring with a rich Stone to adorn a piece of the Cross in his Cathedral and dyed 1597. Robert Bristow fled from Oxford to Lovain whence he repaired to the English Colledge at Doway where he was the first Priest being the Right hand of Cardinal Allen who made him Prefect of that Colledge Going to Rhemes he wrote a book say the Papists Against foolish Fulk who indeed was a Grave and Godly Divine He returned for his Health into his Native Country where having the good hap to miss that which cureth all diseases he dyed in his bed at London 1582. Henry Holland Fellow of St. Johns Colledge in Oxford fled over to Doway where he took the degree of Batchelour of Divinity and Order of Priesthood Hence removing to Rhemes he assisted as my Author saith Traductioni Bibliorum in the traduceing Translating of the Bible He was living 1611. Masters of Musick VValter of Evesham a Benedictine Monk and eminent Musitian wrote a Learned Book in that Faculty He flourished under King Henry 3. 1240. Benefactors to the Publick Richard Dugard B. D. born at Grafton Fliford was Fellow of
and Praying He bought 3 Mannors from the Arch-Bishop of Roan with the Popes Confirmation and setled them on his Brothers Son He compassed about the Old Baily in York with a great Wall He dyed 1340. and was buried in his own Church Henry Wakefield preferred Bishop of Worcester by King Edward 3. 1375. was for one year Lord Treasurer of England dying March 11. 1394. he was buried in his own Church which before his death he had enlarged R. Scroope Son to the Lord Scroope and brother to William Earl of Wilt-shire was D. D. in Cambridge a man of great Learning and unblameable life He was preferred Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield then Arch-Bishop of York Being netled with the News of his Brothers beheading he joyned with the Earl of Northumberland and others against King Henry 4. The Earl of Westmorland complyed with him in appearance till he had trepanned him It doth not appear that he desired to be tryed by his Peers if he was dealt with therein but odly the Executioner served him as odly in having 5 stroaks at his Neck before he could sunder it from his Body an 1405. Stephen Patrington born in Patrington was a Carmelite D. D. in Oxford and Provincial of his Order in England and afterwards Chaplain and Confessor to King Henry 5. by whom he was deputed a Commissioner to proceed against the Wicklevites and during that service he was made Bishop of St. Davids Hence he was sent over to the Council of Constance returning into England he was advanced Bishop of Chichester but dying before his Translation was finished was buried in White Friers in Fleet-street VVilliam Peircy Son to Henry Earl of Northumberland and Eleanor his Wife whose principal Seat was Topliff in this County was D. D. in and Chancellour of Cambridge and made Bishop of Carlile 1452. He dyed 1462. Cuthbert Tonstal born at Hatchforth in Richmondshire in this County of a Worshipful Family at Tonstal Thurland was bred in Cambridge to which he was in Books a great Benefactor He was afterwards Bishop of London and at last of Durham a great Linguist Mathematician and Divine and a fast Friend to Erasmus In the Reign of King Henry 8. he publickly confuted the Papal Supremacy in a learned Sermon 1539. but returned to his errour in the Reign of Edward 6. continuing therein an 1. Elizabeth for which he was deprived of his Bishoprick He shewed Mercy when in Power and found it in his Adversity He dyed a Prisoner at Lambeth 1560. Ralph Baines Fellow of St. Johns Colledge in Cambridge was an excellent Linguist Going over into France he became Hebrew Professor at Paris He wrote a Comment on the Proverbs in three Volumes and Dedicated it to Fr. 1st King of France Returning into England he was by Queen Mary made Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield in which Diocess he caused great Persecution He was deprived of his Bishoprick an 1. Elizabeth and dying he was buried in St. Dunstans 1560. Since the Reformation Thomas Bentham Fellow of Magdalens-Colledge in Oxford renounced Popery an 1. Mary He assisted Henry Bull one of the same Colledge to wrest out of the hands of the Choristers the Censer when about to offer their Superstitious Incense Flying into Germany he lived at Basil Preacher to the English Exiles Towards the end of Queen Mary he was secretly sent over to be Superintendent of the London Conventicle the only true Church in the time of Persecution where with all his caution he hardly escaped An. 2. Elizabeth he was Consecrated Bishop of Caventry and Lichfield He dyed February the 21st 1578. Edmund Guest born at Afferton was D. D. in Kings-Colledge in Cambridge He was Almoner to Queen Elizabeth by whom he was preferred Bishop of Rochester then of Salisbury Having written many Books he dyed 1578. Miles Coverdale bred in Cambridge became an Augustine Frier but afterwards quitting that Profession he went into Germany he laboured greatly in Translating of the Bible and writing other Books He was made D. D. at Tubing and returning into England was made Bishop of Exeter by King Edward 6. An. 1. Mary he was imposed though saved from Martyrdom by the Mediation of Fred. King of Denmark Being enlarged he went over into Germany whence in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth he returned to England but not to Exeter He was one of those who solemnly Consecrated Matthew Parker Arch-Bishop of Canterbury at Lambeth He dyed 1588. and lyes buried in St. Bartholomews behind the Exchange Adam Loftus bred in Trinity-Colledge in Cambridge where he Commenced D. D. was Chaplain to Robert Earl of Sussex Lord Deputy of Ireland and was first made Arch-Bishop of Armagh an 1562. and afterwards Arch-Bishop of Dublin 1567. At last being made Chancellour of Ireland he discharged that place with singular Ability and Integrity until the day of his death He was a principal Procurer of and a profitable Agent in the Foundation of the University of Dublin being the first Honorary Master thereof whilst he was Arch-Bishop if not Chancellour of Ireland He dyed April 5. 1605. and was buried in the Church of St. Pat. having been Arch-Bishop almost 43 years George Mountaine bred in Queens-Colledge in Cambridge was Chaplain to the Earl of Essex whom he attended in his Voyage to Cales being indeed a man of great Valour He was afterwards made Dean of Westminster then successively Bishop of Lincoln and London whilst residing in the latter he would often pleasantly say that of him the Proverb would be verified Lincoln was and London is and York shall be which came to pass accordingly when he was removed to the Arch-Bishoprick of York He was a good Benefactor to Queens-Colledge whereon he bestowed a fair piece of Plate called Poculum Charitatis with this Inscription incipio and Founded two Scholarships therein Capital Judges Sir William Gascoine born at Gauthorp studied in the Inner Temple and being Knighted an 1. Henry 4. he was made Chief Justice of the Kings Bench in which Office he demeaned himself with great integrity It happened that a Servant of Prince Henry afterwards King Henry 5. was Arraigned before this Judge for Felony whom the Prince then present endeavoured to take away coming up in fury striking the Judge But he sitting without moving committed the Prince Prisoner to the Kings-Bench there to remain until the Pleasure of the King his Father were further known who when he heard thereof gave God thanks who at the same instant had given him a Judge who could minister and a Son who could obey Justice He dyed an 14. Henry 4. Guido de Fairfax Knight whose Name hath continued at Walton in this County more then 450 years was bred in the Study of the Law and became Serjeant thereof He favoured the House of York in those civil distempers yet was he by King Henry 7. advanced Lord Chief Justice of the Kings-Bench Roger Cholmley Knight natural Son to Lieutenant of the Tower under King Henry 7. was an 37. Henry 8. made
found it an 1470. as some collect from his words Inveni quem diligit Anima mea An English Gentleman of good credit reported that he saw a Record in the Isle of Malta which declares that Sir George Ripley gave yearly to those Knights of Rhodes 100000 pounds towards maintaining of the War against the Turks This vast Donation might easily induce one to think that he was Eques Auratus though indeed never more then Sir Priest and Canon of Bridlington Returning home he became a Carmelite-Anchorite at Boston in Lincoln shire where he wrote 25 Books his Compound Alchymy carrying away the credit of all the rest It makes mention of the 12 Gates leading to the making of the Philosophers Stone viz. Calcination Solution Separation Conjunction Putrefaction Congelation Cibation Sublimation Fermentation Exaltation Multiplication Projection But all this was but a Project with a Termination for because things did not answer his expectation I understood by my Author's Information that Sir George made afterwards a solemn Recantation He dyed about 1492. Thomas Johnson born near Hull was an Apothecary in London the best Herbalist in his Age. He made Additions to Gerard He was of great Modesty as being both more Learned and Valiant then he pretended to be After he was made Honorary Doctor in Oxford he performed a dangerous piece of service at Basing-house at the Siege of which he afterwards lost his Life on the Loyal side in the late Wars 1644. Writers Alphred of Beverly bred in Cambridge and Treasurer of the Convent at Beverly wrote a Chronicle from Brutus to the time of his own death which happened 1136. W. of Rievaulx a Monk of Rushford wrote an History of his own Age and dyed 1146. St. Ealread the Pious and Learned Abbot of Rivaulx was intimate with Dav. King of Scotland and many persons of prime Quality He had an active Soul which he employed for the benefit of the publick He is generally accounted the English St. Bernard and wrote de Virginitate Mariae de Abusionibus Claustri He refused several Bishopricks c. proffered to him and dyed 1166. Whose Deacon Walter Daniel trod in his Masters foot-steps and wrote on the same Iubject De Virginitate Mariae He flourished under King Henry 2. and was buried in his own Abbey Robert the Scribe Prefect of the Canons Regulars at Bridlington was extolled by Erasmus for his fair and fast Writing Having left many Books to Posterity he dyed about 1180. and was buried in his Convent Peter of Rippon Canon of that Colledge wrote a Book of the Life and Miracles of St. Wilfred the Founder thereof There was a narrow place in his Church through which chaste persons might easily pass whilst the incontinent did stick therein Many suspected persons did prick their credit who could not thred his Needle I confess there might be some such narrow place the occasion as well as Touch-stone of incontinency over which this Inscription had been proper Aut inveniam aut faciam Libidinosas The Steeple of this Church was blown down the fall whereof beat down the Chancel Peter flourished 1190. under King Richard 1. W. of Newborough born at Bridlington was Canon Regular of Newborough A fierce little Man He charged Jeffrey of Monmouth with Forgery and denies that there ever was such a Man as King Arthur c. 'T is said he was out of humour because Dav. Prince of Wales denied him the See of St Asaph So it seems for William himself can tell an incredible story and therefore its likely he would not have charged a Falshood upon another for the sake of Truth only He affirmeth That in the place of the slaughter of the English nigh Battaile in Sussex if peradventure it be wet with any small showre presently the Ground thereabouts sweateth forth very Blood though it be the quality of the Soyl naturally reddish and nothing else He flourished under King John 1200. Roger Hoveden of an Illustrious Family bred in the Study of the Civil and Canon Laws became a most accomplished Courtier under King Henry 2. He is the chief if not sole Lay-Historian of his Age writing a Chronicle beginning where Bede ended continuing the same until the fourth of King John by which Chronicle King Edward 1. did partly clear his Title to the Crown of Scotland He flourished 1204. Jo. of Halifax commonly called De Sacro Bosco was bred in Oxford then in Paris the prime Mathematician of his Age. All Students of Astronomy enter into that Art through the door of his book De Spharâ He dyed an 1256. Robert the Searcher a Dominican great Mathematician and Philosopher is reported to have lighted his Candle at the Devils Torch to seek after such secrets as he did desire Witness his Book of Ceremonial Magick He flourished under King Edward 2. 1326. Thomas Castleford was a Benedictine in Pontfract whereof he wrote an History from a Ask a Saxon the first Proprietor to the Lacies from whom that Lordship descended to the Earls of Lancaster He flourished about 1326. Jo. Gower born at Stitenham of a Knightly Family was first a Student in the Law then a Poet and was the first Refiner of the English Tongue But it seems he was made a Judge in his old Age. He may be called the English Homer having grown stark blind with Age. He wrote amongst other Books Speculum Meditantis in French Confessio Amantis in English Vox Clamantis in Latine He dyed 1402. Jo. Marre born at Marre bred in Oxford a Carmelite of great Learning was praised by Trithemius and others chiefly for his writing against J. Wickliffe He dyed 1407. and was buried in Doncaster Thomas Gascoigne younger Brother to Sir William Lord Chief Justice was born at Huntfleet and bred D. D. in Bal. Colledge in Oxford He was Commissioner of that University 1434. He was a great follower of St. Hierom whose Life he wrote He Composed a Theological Dictionary much esteemed by Divines in that Age. He was 5â—… years old an 1460. Jo. Harding Esquire of ancient Parentage was bred a Souldier doing good service at Roxborough-Castle against the Scots and following the Standard of King Edward adhered to him in his deepest distress He adventured into Scotland not without the manifest hazard of his Life where he so cunningly demeaâ—…ed himself that he found there and fetched thence out of their Records many Original Letters which he presented to Edward 4. Out of these he Collected an History of the several Solemn Submissions publickly made and Oaths of Fealty publickly taken from the time of King Athelstan by the Kings of Scotland to the Kings of England for the Crown of Scotland though the Scots affirm that such Homage was only taken for Cumberland and some parcels held of England on the South of Tweed He wrote also a Chronicle of the English Kings from Brutus to King Edward 4. He was living 1461. Henry Parker a Carmelite at Doncaster and D. D. in Cambridge Preached a Sermon
in London in which he endeavoured to prove that Christs Poverty was the Pattern of Humane Perfection and drove the Nail so far that he was imprisoned by the Bishop of London for the same and since his Holiness took the Bishops part Parker thought to recant at Pauls Cross where he had Preached before And from this time we may date the decay of the credit of the Carmelites in England moulting their Feathers afterwards till King Henry 8. cut off their Wings and Bodies Politick This Parker flourished under Edward 4. 1470. Since the Reformation Sir Francis Bigot Knight wrote a Book against the Clergy Of Impropriations He was slain 1537. among the Northern Rebels who detained Loyal Persons in their Camp until the blind Sword having Aciem but not Oculum killed Friend and Foe in fury without distinction Wilfrid Holme of gentile Parentage lived in these parts when the two Northern Rebellions happened and when the Popish-party gave it out that the Reformation would ruine Church and State Wilfrid stated the Controversie truly clearly and wittily confuting the Priests false Reports and the Peoples causless Jealousies He dyed 1536. Thomas Roberson D. D. in Oxford was a Grammarian for Greek and Latine and an excellent Teacher of Youth He wrote Notes upon Lilly's Grammar Robert under whose name Quae Genus is written may be the same with this Thomas He flourished 1544. William Hugh bred in Corpus-Christi-Colledge in Oxford wrote a Book Entituled The troubled Mans Medecine dedicated to Queen Katharine Par. for the satisfaction of those who were troubled about the final State of their Children dying unbaptized He dyed of the breaking of a Vein 1549. Roger Ascham born at Kirby-Weik and bred in St. Johns-Colledge in Cambridge was Orator and Greek Professor of the University and an 1. Mary wrote Letters to 47 several Princes the meanest whereof was a Cardinal Travelling into Germany he was familiar with Jo. Sturmius After his return he was a Teacher to the Lady Elizabeth to whom after she was Queen he became Secretary for her Latine Letters He was an honest man a good Archer and much delighted with Cock-fighting His Latine Style was facile and fluent witness his Letters His 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is a Book good for young men his School-Master for old and his Epistles for all Men. He dyed 1568. December 30. and was buried in St. Sepulchres in London Sir Henry Savil Knight born at Bradley and bred in Oxford became Warden of Merton-Colledge and Prov. of Eaton He set forth an excellent Edition of Hierom with Annotations Copies of which were stoln before the Printing thereof by Popish Emissaries and sent to France and Printed there with a Latine Translation His only Daughter was Married to Sir William Sidley of Kent Barronet He dyed at Eaton 1549. and was interred there He was an excellent Mathematician witness his Learned Lectures on Euclide He founded Mathematick Professors in Oxford whereof one was Mr. Briggs who had mightily pleased Sir Henry with a certain curious demonstration in that Science Thomas Taylor born at Richmond bred in Christs-Colledge in Cambridge entred into the Ministery at 27 years of Age continuing in the same at Reading and London 35 years A pious and charitable man and a painful Pastor A little before his death 1632. he avowed that we serve such a Master who covereth many imperfections and giveth much wages for a little work Nathaniel Shute born at Gigleswick and bred in Christs-Colledge in Cambridge was an excellent Scholar and solide Preacher at St. Mildred Poultrey in London though nothing of his is extant in Print save a Sermon called Corona Charitatis He was an uncomfortable Preacher in one sense in that he left no hope of imitation for such as should succeed him He dyed 1638. Josiah Shute Brother to Nathaniel aforesaid was bred in Trinity-Colledge in Cambridge and was afterwards Minister of St. Mary Woolnoth in London One of the most considerable Labourers in Gods Vineyard that ever was beheld in Lombard street He was good at both Positive and Controversial Divinity and had a strain of Native Eloquence Highly esteemed of his Parish till the beginning of our late Civil Wars when some began to neglect him distasting wholsome Meat because their Mouths were out of taste He dyed 1640. and was buried in his own Church One hour before his death he cheerfully entertained some of the Parishioners who came to visit him with this expression I have taught you my dear Flock for above 30 years how to live and now I will shew you in a very short time how to dye Note there were three other Brothers of this Josiah who were Ministers viz. Robert in Lyn Thomas in Chester and Timothy in Exeter George Sandys youngest Son of Sir Edwin Arch-Bishop of York was born at Bishops-Thorp A most accomplished Gentleman He travel'd to and wrote a description of the Holy Land He most elegantly Translated Ovid's Metamorphosis into English Verse and Composed some spriteful and Masculine Poems of his own He dyed about 1642. Jo. Saltmarsh of an ancient but decayed Family was bred chiefly at the Charge of Sir Thomas Metham his Kinsman in Magdalens Colledge in Cambridge He was a Poet and good Preacher Be it charitably imputed to his Conscience that of a zealous observer he became a violent oppresser of Bishops and Ceremonies He wrote against my Sermon of Reformation taking me for many points of Popery therein I defended my self in a Book called Truth maintained to which he answered not being informed I was dead at Exeter He dyed 1650 in or about Windsor as he was riding to and fro in the Parliaments Army of a burning Feaver venting on his death strange and extatical expressions Jer. Whitacre born at Wakefield was bred Master of Arts in Sidney-Colledge He became Schoolmaster of Okeham then Minister of Stretton in Rutland Being a Member in the late Assembly he behaved himself with much Moderation At last he was Preacher at St. Magdalens Bermondsey being a solid Divine and a man made up of piety pity and patience He was visited with many and most acute diseases the Gout Stone and Ulcer in his Bladder and another in his Kidneys His Liberality knew no bottom but an empty Purse so bountiful he was to all in want He dyed 1654. and was buried in his own Parish All I shall add is this distick Whites ambo Whitehead Whitgift Whitakerus uterque Vulnera Romano quanta dedere Papae Romish Exile Writers Jo. Young was Fellow of St. Johns-Colledge in Cambridge at first a parcel Protestant Translating into English the Book of Arch-Bishop Cranmer of the Sacrament he became a zealous Papist and great Antagonist of Mart. Bucer and an able disputant He was Vice-Chancellour of Cambridge 1554. Master of Pemb. Hall Professor of Divinity and Rector of Landbeach nigh Cambridge but lost all his preferment an 1. Elizabeth being deprived and imprisoned He dyed 1579. Jo. Mush bred in the English-Colledge at Doway and in
this County abounding with Sheep was not a little beholding to Ludwal their Prince who King Edgar imposing on him a yearly Tribute the presenting him with 300 Wolves did free this County from Wolves MONTGOMERY-SHIRE MOntgomery-shire hath Cardigan and Radnor-shire on the South Shrop-shire on the East Denbigh-shire on the North and Merioneth-shire on the West in this County are many high Hills and many delightful fruitful Vallies Montgomery is the chief Town of the County of which there never was any Earl until the Reign of King James who created Philip Herbert second Son to Henry Earl of Pembrook Baron Herbert of Shurland and Earl of Montgomery There are excellent Horses bred in this County Proverbs I. Y Tair Chiwiorydd In English the 3 Sisters whereby are meant the 3 Rivers of Wye Severn and Rhiddial arising all 3 in this County The Tradition is that these 3 Sisters were to run a race which should be first Married to the Ocean Severn and Wye having a great Journey to go chose their way through soft Meadows and kept on a Travellers pace whilst Rhiddial presuming on her short Journey staid before she went out and then to recover her lost time runs furiously in a distracted manner with her mad stream over all opposition It is applyable to children of the same Parents but of different dispositions and courses of lives so that their Cradles were not so near but their Coffins are as far asunder II. Pywys Paradwys Cymry That is Powis is the Paradise of Wales This Proverb referreth to Teliessen the Author thereof at what time Powis contained all that pleasant Land lying betwixt Wye and Severn III. Gwan di Bawlyn Hafren Hafren fydd hifel cynt That is fix thy Pale with intent to sence out his water in Severn Severn will be as before applyable to such who undertake projects above their power to perform Writers George Herbert born at Montgomery-Castle was bred Fellow in Trinity-Colledge in Cambridge and Orator of the University where he made a Speech of the return of Prince Charles out of Spain Waving worldly preferment he served at Gods Altar So pious his Life that as he was a Copy of Primitive he might be a Pattern of Sanctity to Posterity He never mentioned the Name of Jesus but with this Addition my Master next God the Word he loved the Word of God being heard often to protest That he would not part with one leaf thereof for the whole World By his good Example he gained many to the Church He was Preacher at Bemmerton nigh Salisbury where he built a fair House for his Successor and Prebendary at Leighton founded in the Cathedral of Lincoln where he built a fair Church with the assistance of some Friends free Offerings When a Friend of his went about to comfort him with the remembrance thereof as a good work he returned it is a good work if sprinkled with the Blood of Christ He dyed 163. Whose Brother Edward Herbert Son to Sir Richard Herbert Esq and Susan Newport his Wife was born at Montgomery-Castle Knighted by King James who sent him over Ambassadour to France Afterwards King Charles I. created him Baron of Castle-Island in Ireland and some years after Baron Cherbury in this County He was a most excellent Artist and rare Linguist studied both in Books and Men. He wrote a Treatise of the Truth in French extant at this day with great Honour in the Pope's Vatican He Married the Daughter and sole Heir of Sir William Herbert of St. Julians in Monmouth-shire with whom he had a large inheritance both in England and Ireland He dyed in August 1648. and was buried in St. Giles in ths Fields London A fair Monument of his own invention was begun and almost finished in the Church of Montgomery Memorable Persons Hawis Gadarn a Lady of remark sole Daughter and Heir to Owen ap Gruffyth Prince of Powis Wenwinwin was justly Sirnamed Gadarn i. e. Hardy Her 4 Uncles Lhewelyn Jo. Griffith Vaughan and David detained her inheritance from her Give said they a Girl a little Gold and Marry her God and Nature made Land for men to manage Hereupon Hawis complained to King Edward 2. who commiserating her condition consigned his Servant John Charleton born at Apple in Shropshire a Vigorus Knight to Marry her creating him in her Right Baron of Powis Being assisted with the Kings Forces he took three of her Uncles Prisoners about 1320 brought the fourth to a Composition and finally recovered all his Wives Estate procuring also the Lands of her Uncles in default of their Issue Male to be setled on her Julines Herring was born at Flambere-Mayre 1582. His Ancestors for the space of almost 200 years had been in their course chief Officers of Coventry Julines was bred in Sidney-Colledge in Cambridge and became Preacher at Calk in Derby-shire Shrewsbury and Rendbury in Cheshire being one of a Pious Life but disaffected to Church Discipline he was prohibited his Preaching here and called over to Amsterdam where he continued Preacher to the English Congregation some years well respected and dyed 1644. MONMOUTH-SHIRE MOnmouth-shire may be called an English-Welsh County For whereas formerly all Welsh Counties sent but one Knight to Parliament this had the priviledge of two and it is not subject to the Welsh Jurisdiction but to the Governance of the itinerant Judges who ride Oxford Circuit As for Manufactures the best Caps were formerly made at Monmouth where the Cappers Chappel doth still remain The Statute of the 13th of Queen Elizabeth c. 19. Enacting that Caps should be worn by all persons was repealed an 39. Eliz. Princes Henry of Monmouth Son to King Henry 4. by Mary one of the Daughters and Heirs of Humfrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and whom he succeeded on the Throne being the fifth of that Name and began his Reign March 20. an 1413. Being extravagant in his Youth he had been by the King his Father expelled his Council substituting his younger Brother the Duke of Clarence President in his stead for the same No sooner was his Father dead but he reclaimed himself and became a Glory to his Country and a constant Terror to his Enemies yea and banished all his idle Companions from Court allowing them a competency for their subsistence When the Lord Chief Justice who had secured him when Prince for striking him for the Commitment of some of his lewd Companions he not only forgave him but rewarded his Justice In his Reign a Supplication was preferred that the Temporal Lands given to pious uses but abusively spent might be siezed on by the King This was wisely awarded by Chichley Arch-Bishop of Canterbury by putting the King on the design of recovering France Yea this King by his Valour reduced Charles 6. King of France to such a condition that he resigned his Kingdom into his hand and our King Henry 5. was accordingly Crowned in Paris King of France There the French found him as good or rather worse as his
of Wales having a Suit and being checkt by a bold Courtier for wearing the same many Weeks together Would said he that the Cloth of my Country would last alwayes Then Cheese very tender and palatable the Pedigree whereof was by one merrily derived thus Adam's nawn Cusson was her by her Birth Ap Curds ap Milk ap Cow ap Grass ap Earth Lastly Metheglen derived by the Welsh from their nown Countryman Matthew Glin the first Inventor though others will have this word of Greek extraction from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 contracted 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 It is a Compound of Water Honey c. being most wholsome for Mans Body Pollio Romulus being 100 years of Age told Caesar that he had preserved his Vigour of Mind and Body Intus Mulso foris Oleo by taking Metheglen inward and Oyl outward It is the same in kind with but much stronger then Mede Queen Elizabeth who by the Tudors was of Welsh descent much loved this her Native Liquor As for the Buildings generally they are like those of the old Britains neither big nor beautiful the Italian humour of building having not affected not to say infected the British Nation Hoelldha Prince of Wales about the year 800. built a House for his own Residence of White-hurdles or Watling therefore called Ty Gwin White-House or White-Hall if you please However there are brave Buildings in VVales though not Welsh Buildings which the English Erected therein as Bridles to the Country Proverbs I. His VVelsh Blood is up and 't is no wonder that a very ancient Shentleman should digest his losses with great difficulty II. As long as a VVelsh Pedigree nay and as high too seeing commonly a VVelsh Gentleman can presently climb up into a Princely Extraction III. Give your Horse a VVelsh-Bait That is a stop on the top of the Mountains where the poor Palfrey is forced to make a shift with Chameleon's Commons the clear Air. This Principality was Modelled into Shires in the Reign of King Henry 8. The General Catalogue that follows is of those who were VVelsh though extant before such Division into Shires Princes They are very Ancient and Numerous yet Cambden observes they never had any Coin of their own Confessors Walter Brute born in VVales a Sinner Layman Husbandman and a Christian they are his own words in a certain Protestation which he made was bred in Oxford Being accused to the Bishop of Hereford he by a solemn Subscription submitted himself principally to the Evangely of Jesus Christ to the determination and general Councils of Holy Kirk to Austin Ambrose Jerome and Gregory and to his Bishop as a Subject ought to his Bishop It seems this Brute was one of the first who was vext for Wickliffisme Nicholas Hereford probably of British extraction D. D. in Oxford and a secular Priest opposed Transubstantiation maintained that Clergy-men ought to be subject to their respective Princes that Monks and Friers ought to live by their own Labour That all ought to rule themselves by the Word of God He with Philip Repington was made to recant his Opinions at St. Pauls Cross in London 1382. After which Repington proving a Persecutor of his party was made Bishop of Lincoln and afterwards made a Cardinal Hereford being not so forward was imprisoned with John Purvey his Partner by Arch-Bishop Arundel Reginald Peacock D. D. in Kings-Colledge in Oxford was Bishop first of St. Asaph then of Chichester For 20 years together he favoured the Opinions of Wickliffe and wrote much in defence thereof until in a Synode held at Lambeth by Thomas Boucher Arch-Bishop of Canterbury 1457. he was made to recant at Pauls Cross his Books being burnt before his eyes confuted with seven solid Arguments thus reckoned up Authoritate Vi Arte Fraude Metu Terrore Tyrannide Some believe that he recanted his recantation others that he was privily made away in Prison Cardinals Sertor of Wales by some named Fontanerius Valassus was General of the Franciscans 1339. then Bishop of Massile and afterwards Arch-Bishop of Ravenna He was made Cardinal by Pope Innocent 6. but dyed before he received his Cap. Among many Books he wrote a Comment on St. Austin De Civit. Dei He dyed at Padua in Italy and was therein buried in the Church of Saint Anthony Prelates Marbod Evanx went over into France when the Danes were harassing this Land There he became Bishop of Renes He wrote the Book called Carmina Sententiosa flourishing 1050. Walter de Constantiis Arch-Deacon of Oxford was preferred Bishop of Lincoln then Arch-Bishop of Rohan by King Richard 1. whom he attended into the Holy-Land by Sea and Land Insomuch that some will have him Sirnamed from his constancy to his Master in all conditions He effectually suppressed the Tyranny of William Longchamp Bishop of Ely He afterwards interred King Richard at Font-Everard and invested King John with the Principality of Normandy and dyed about 1206. Caducanus Bishop of Bangor left his Bishoprick and became a Cistertian Monk in Monasterio Durensi and being no less happy then industrious in his endeavours wrote a Book of Sermons and another called Speculum Christianorum He dyed under the Reign of King Henry 3. 1225. Since the Reformation Hugh Johnes Batchelour of the Laws in Oxford was made Bishop of Landaffe May 5. 1566. The first Welsh-man who for the last 300 years was Bishop thereof He dyed and was buried at Matherne November 5. 1574 Dr. Philips bred in Oxford was preferred Bishop of Man He Translated the Bible into the Manks-Tongue by the assistance of some of the Islanders and namely Sir Hugh Cavol Minister of the Gospel and lately Vicar of Kirk-Michael though that work was never put to the Press the Ministers there being forced to read the Scriptures to the people out of the English in the Manks-Tongue Physicians Robert Recorde well descended was bred in Oxford where he proceeded Dr. of Physick He wrote five famous Treatises viz. of Arithmetick Astrology Geometry Physick and Metals and was well skilled in Anatomy Cosmography and Musick He wrote also of Auricular Confession and De Negotio Eucharistiae with which subjects no Roman Catholick is to meddle He flourished under King Edward 6. about 1550. Thomas Phacer was bred I believe first in Oxford then in London a general Scholar and well versed in the Common Law wherein he wrote a Book De Naturâ Brevium He afterwards proceeded Dr. of Physick He Translated out of the French many useful Books 1. Of the Pestilence 2. Of the Grief of Children 3. Of the Nature of Simples 4. The Regiment of Natural Life He likewise Translated Virgil's Eneads He dyed and was buried in London 1550. Albane Hill Dr. of Physick wrote much on Galen and was famous at home and abroad flourishing as I conjecture about 1550. Writers Petrok bred in Ireland fixed himself in Cornwal after his return the place of his abode being called Petrok Stow corruptly Pad-Stow where many eminent Scholars were