Baronet widdow of Sir Henry Belassyse son and heir to Iohn Lord Belassyse by reason of her great merits was through the especial favour of our present Soveraign by Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the twenty fifth day of March in the Twenty sixth year of His Majesties Reign advanceâ— to the dignity of a Baroness by the title of Baroness Belassyse of Osgodby to enjoy during her natural 〈◊〉 Lee Earl of Litchfield 26 Car. 2. THough the most men on whom high degrees of Honor have been conferred did partake of their Sovereigns grace and favour therein in respect of some sâ—ecial services by them formerly perform'd to their Prince and Country yet have there been some advanced to 〈◊〉 Titles and Dignities as an encouragement to them in all virtuous endeavours amongst which Sir Edward-Henry Lee of Ditchley in com Oxon. Baronâ—t may be accounted one Who being a person of an ample fortune and fair hopes was by Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the fifth day of Iune in the Twenty sixth year of His Majesties Reign advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Spellesbury in the County of Oxford As also to the dignity of Vicount Quarendon and Earl of Litchfeiâ—d Iohn Baron of Petersham and Earl of Guilford 26 Car. 2. AMongst others of the Scottish Nation whose great merits have been the occasion of their advancements to English dignities Iohn Duke of Lauderdale in Scotland of the antient Family of Maitland and Lords of Thirlestane in that Realm is specially to be remembred whose Grandfather was deservedly honoured with the degree and Title of Baron of Thirlestane as was his Father to those of Vicount Maitland and Earl of Lauderdale by the late King Iames of famous memory This Iohn not only by reason of his paternal descent as also from other antient and honorable Families but from Iames the second of that name long since King of that Realm having been no whit short of his worthy Ancestors in great and high atchivements when in the times of the late Rebellion his late Majesty King Charles the First suffered under a severe and grievous restraint by divers foul conspirators he was by him together with William late Duke Hamilton sent to raise Forces in Scotland in order to his rescue And after the barbarous murther of that blessed Martyr became one of the first who put himself in Arms on the behalf of our present Soveraign with whom marching into England upon the loss of his Majesties whole Army in the battel at Worcester he was made prisoner and so kept for the space of almost nine years with no little hardship besides the loss of his Estate until that by the happy Restauration of his said Majesty he obtained his liberty Who being fully sensible of his perfect fidelity prudence and dexterity in the managing of affairs of greatest moment imployed him into Scotland to be sole Secretary of State President of his Council and Commissioner for the Regency there constituting him also of his Privy Council in this Realm In all which great trusts deporting himself with much circumspection uprightness and fidelity he was in testimony thereof first raised to the high Titles and dignities of Marquess of March and Duke of Lauderdale in that Kingdom as also elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter and afterwards by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster upon the twenty fifth day of Iune in the twenty sixth year of his now Majesties Reign to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Petersham in the County of Surrey and likewise to the Title of Earl of Guilford in that County He first marryed the Lady Anne second daughter and coheir to Alexander Earl of Home in Scotland by Mary his wife daughter to Edward Lord Dudley by whom he hath issue one only daughter now living called Mary the rest dying young Which Mary is married to Iohn Lord Hay of Yester eldest son to the Earl of Twedale in Scotland And secondly the Lady Elizabeth daughter to William Earl of Dizert widdow of Sir Leonel Talmache late of Helmyngham in com Suff. Baronet but by her hath no issue George Fitz-Roy â—arl of Northumberland 26. Car. 2. THis George being the third natural son of our present Soveraign by Barbara Dutchess of Cleveland was by reason of so near a relation in blood to his Majesty and the more to encourage him unto virtuous and honorable atchievements which these his tender years did already promise advanced to the state and degree of a Peer of this Realm by the title of Baron of Pontfract in the County of Yorke as also to the dignity of Vicount Falmouth in the County of Cornwall and Title of Earl of Northumberland and to the heirs male of his body as by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the first day of October in the twenty sixth year of his Majesties Reign appeareth Charles Fitz-Charles Earl of Plimouth 27 Car. 2. THis Charles another natural son of our present Sovereign in the time of his youth giving much testimony of his singular accomplishments to the end he might be the more encouraged to persist in the paths of Virtue and thereby be the better fitted for the managery of great affairs when he shall attain to riper years was by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster the twenty ninth day of Iuly in the twenty seventh year of his Majesties Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Dartmouth as also to the dignities of Vicount of Totnes and Earl of Plimouth all in com Devon and to the heirs male of his body Charles Lenos Duke of Richmund 27 Car. 2. THis Charles another of his Majesties natural Sons unto whom he hath given the surname of Lenos being a Child of great hopes had the dignity and honour of Baron of Settrington in the County of Yorke conferred on him as also the Titles of Earl of Marcâ— and Duke of Richmund and to the heirs male of his body by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the 〈◊〉 day of August in the twenty seventh year of his Reign Sondes Earl of Feversham 28 Car. 2. THe last person of whom I shall speak is Sir George Sondes of Lees-Court in the County of Kent Knight of the Bath This Sir George in consideration of his faithful services to the late King Charles of blessed memory and to our present Sovereign in sundry â—orts most amply manifested was by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the eighth day of April in the twenty eighth year of his Majesties Reign advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Throwley as also of Vicount Sondes of Lees-Court and Earl of Feversham all places of note in that County to
William being unhappily slain in a Tilting at Windsore 6 Aug. 6 R. 2. by this Earl his Father left no Issue In 3 R. 2. this Earl return'd from Calais Sir Iohn Devereux Knight being made Captain of that Garrison in his stead And in 5 R. 2. upon the approach of the Daughter of the King of Romans whom King Richard had married he received her at Graveline with five hundred Spears and as many Archers and so brought her to Calais In 7 R. 2. the Scots having entred Northumberland he was one of those who attended the King in his Army thither And the next ensuing year had Summons to be at Newcastle upon Tine upon the fourteenth day of July well fitted with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots In 9 R. 2. he obtain'd from the King for term of Life a Grant of the Isle of Wiht and Castle of Caresbroke with the whole Royalty to each of them belonging without any Rent for the same But soon after this it is said that he took part with the King's Uncles and others of the Chief Nobility against the King and his Council saying That the Duke of Ireland did rule the King as he listed resolving to fight with that Duke and all his Forces then at Oxford In 13 R. 2. he was again employ'd in the Kings Service in the Marches of Calais And in 15 R. 2. constituted one of his Commissioners to treat of Peace with the French It is also reported that in 16 R. 2. he sold the Isle of Man with the Crown thereof to William le Scrope Nevertheless certain it is that he bore the Title of Lord thereof some years afterwards as I shall shew by and by That he contracted Marriage with Ioane commonly called The Fair Maid of Kent Daughter to Edmund Plantaginet third Son of King Edward the First Earl of Kent at length Heir to Edmund and Iohn her Brothers who died without Issue is not to be doubted And notwithstanding that Sir Thomas Holand by his Petition to Pope Clement the sixth vouch'd a Pre-contract and Carnal Copulation yet being beyond-Sea he renew'd his Contract with her again and withheld her from him Whereupon the Pope gave Judgment for Holand against him After which he married Elizabeth one of the Daughters and Heirs of Ioane the Wife of Iohn de Mohun of Dunster By his Testament bearing date at Christ-Church-Twynham xx Apr. Anno 1397. 20 R. 2. where he calls himself Earl of Salisbury and Lord of the Isles of Man and Wiht he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Conventual Church at Bustlesham founded by his Father Appointing That every day until his Corps should be brought thither there should be distribution made of xxv s. to CCC poor People Likewise That xxiv poor People should bear Torches on the day of his Funeral each Torch of eight pound weight and each of them wearing a Gown of Black Cloth with a Red Hood Also That there should be nine Wax Lights and three Morters of Wax about his Corps And that upon every Pillar in the Church there should be fixed Banners of his Arms. Moreover That xxx l. should be given to the Religious to sing Trentals and pray for his Soul Lastly That his Executors should bestow Five hundred Marks in finishing the Structure at Bustlesham and to make a Tombe there for his Father and Mother as also another for himself and his Son After which viz. upon the third day of Iune then next ensuing he departed this Life without Issue being seised of the Mannor of Hyde in Com. Hertf. Croukham in Com. Berks. with the Advowson of the Priory of Bustlesham and Hundred of Assherugge in the same County of the Mannor of Aston Clinton in Com. Buck. of the Castle and Town of Mohaut the Castle and Mannor of Hawardyn with the Mannors of Lee Bosâ—eye and Neston in the County of Salop and Marches of Wales of the Castle Borough and Hundred of Christ-Church-Twynham the Castle and Lordship of the Isle of Wiht the Mannor of Kingewode with the Mannor and Hundred of Sweyneston in the same Isle of the Mannor of 〈◊〉 and Mannor of Efforde juxta Milford the Mannor of 〈◊〉 and Hundred of Ambresburg in Com. Wiltes the Hundreds of Abbedyk and Bulsfoâ— the Mannors of 〈◊〉 Ryvel Langport 〈◊〉 Shipton Montacute Ierlyngton Cothulle la More Henxstrugge Charleton Camvile Donzate with the Advowson of the Prioriâ—s of Moutacute and Donpole in Com. Somerset of the Mannor of Cauefourd Borough of Pole the Hundred of Coheden and Mannor of 〈◊〉 called Newelond in Com. Dorset leaving Sir Iohn de Montacute Knight his Cousin and next Heir viz. Son of Sir Iohn de Montacute Knight deceased Brother of him the said Earl at that time xl years of age Whereupon Elizabeth his Widow surviving him had for her Dowrie an Assignation of the Mannors of Donzate Donpole Chedesey Henxstrugge Charlton Camvile Cothulle Ierlyngton and Shipton Montacute and the third part of the Lands which did belong to William Berevile in Com. Somerset of the yearly Rent of xx l. out of the Mannor and Hundred of Pudelton in Com. Dorset of xxxix l. v s. yearly issuing out of the Cunage of Tin in Com. Cornub. of the third part of two Inns two Shops vvith Chambers above in the Parish of St. Benedict Pauls Wharf vvithin the City of London of the third part of CCC Acres of Wood in the Parish of Hurst and Prosits of the Hundred of Asherugge vvith the Appurtenances in Com. Berks. of the third part of the Mannor of Aston Clinton and Lands in Dunrig and Mâ—njoye in Com. Buck. vvith the third part of the Mannor of Hide in Com. Hertf. This Elizabeth by her Testament bearing date at Donzate upon the Eve of St. Catherine Anno 1414. 2 H. 5. bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Conventual Church of Bust esham Montacute Appointing That upon the day of her death Dirige should be sung at Vespers and Mass of Requiem on the Morrow at the same place and that every Priest performing that Service should have xii d. Likewise that at every Place vvhere her Body vvas to rest in its carriage to Bustâ—esham her Exequies should be perform'd vvith Dirige in the Evening and on the Morrovv before its removal vvith Mass of Requiem And that in this Journey to Bustâ—esham there should be expended in Masses Alms and other Charges the Sum of xx l. or thereabouts according to the Discretion of her Executors Also That being brought to Bustlesham xxiv poor Men cloath'd in Govvns and Hoods of Ruâ—set should carry each of them a Torch of Wax at the Dirige and Mass of Requiem upon her Burial and each of them to have xx d. in Money Moreover That her Hearse should be covered vvith Black Cloth and that five great Tapers of Wax should be placed
of this Realm of England I do not take upon me to discourse and therefore shall descend to Hubert de Burgh Brothers Son to the before-specified William Fitz-Aldelme if our best Genealogists are not mistaken a Person of eminent Note in his time Of this Hubert the first mention I find is That he was Servant to King Richard the First as also to King Iohn being sent by him from Koan in the first year of his Reign to treat of a Marriage for him with a Daughter to the King of Portugall And had such great estimation from that King that in 3 of his Reign being Lord Chamberlain of his Houshold he was constituted Warden of the Marches of Wales and had C Soldiers to attend him in those Parts The same year likewise he had Command from the King to fortifie Dunster-Castle in Com. Somerset and was made Sheriff of Cornwall as also Governour of Landstaneton-Castle in that County So likewise of Dovor-Castle in Kent And in 4 Ioâ— when King Philip of France had possess'd himself of all Normandy with Eustace Bishop of Ely he was sent Embassador to treat with him for the Restitution thereof For the Counties of Dorset and Somerset he executed the Sheriff's Office in the third fourth fifth and sixth years of King Iohn For Hereford-shire as long For Berkshire the one half of the fourth year and the whole fifth and sixth And for Lincolnshire for the fourth part of the tenth year to the end of the fifteenth Moreover in 13 Ioh. upon Collection of the Scutage of Scotland he answered for xiv Knights Fees and a fourth part de veteri Feoffamento for the Honour of Wirmegay and a fourth part de novo having married the Widow of Dodo Bardolf Lord of that Barony as I shall shew by and by As also for two Fees which did belong to Robert Fitz-Roger of the Inheritance of his Wife the Heir of William de Norwiz In 16 Ioh. he was Seneschal of Poictou and the next ensuing year when divers of the Barons rose in Arms against the King was constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with them at Kunnimede near Stanes in Com. Berks. where the King granted to the People what had been so eagerly contended for by those Barons as is manifest by the two famous Charters of Liberties called Magna Charta and Charta de Forestâ— then and there Sealed And for the great estimation he had of this Hubert's Merits advanc'd him to that eminent Office of Iustice of England at the same time and place in the presence of the Earls Warren Ferrers and others of the Nobility viz. upon the fifteenth day of June the same year for then do those Charters bear date Soon after which viz upon the twenty fifth of the same Month he was constituted Sheriff of the Counties of Kent and Surrey and Governour of the Castle at Canterbury and within five days following Constable of Dobor-Castle Moreover upon the nineteenth of July he was made Sheriff of the County of Hereford and Governour of that Castle as also of the Castles of Norwich and Oxford Furthermore upon the thirteenth of August the Custody of the Honour of Keileigh was committed to his Trust. In October also he obtain'd a Grant of the Lordship and Hundred of Hou in Kent part of the Possessions of Robert Bardolf and upon the nineteenth of November next ensuing was again constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with Richard Earl of Clare and others then substituted by the Barons in the Church aâ— Grith in Kent touching a Peace betwixt the King and them In 1â— Ioh. upon the Landing of Lewes of France whom the Barons had then call'd in the King being necessitated to â—lee first to Guilford and afterwards to Winchester having the Castle of Dovor still in his Charge he stoutly defended it against him though he had no more than Cxl Soldiers besides his own Servants killing many of the French so that they were constrain'd to draw farther off with their Engines and Tents And as he stood firm to King Iohn in his greatest Distresses so did he to King Henry the Third his Son and Successor then of tender age For when Lewes besieged Dovor-Castle and desiring to speak with him told him That King Iohn being dead he had no obligation to hold it against him promising in case he would give it up to enrich him with great Honours and advance him to be the Chief of his Council he stoutly answered That though the King his Master was dead he had left both Sons and Daughters who ought to succeed him and that he would say more to him when he had spoke with his Fellow-soldiers in the Castle Which he soon did absolutely refusing by so doing to incur the guilt of Treason Whereupon Lewes and the Barons quitted that Siege and return'd to London with purpose to beleaguer other lesser Forts in sundry Parts of the Realm And soon after this when Eustace le Moyne an eminent Person in France with ten more Lords came with a great Fleet in aid of Lewes this Hubert having but eight Ships encountred him at Sea took him Prisoner and cut off his Head In this first year of Henry the Third he had Livery of the Mannor of Walden in Essex as part of the Dowrie of Isabell Countess of Gloucester then his Wife as also of the Mannors of Lessinton Westburg and Stocke in Com. Nott. part of the Lands of Doun Bardolf which had been formerly given to him by King Iohn And in 4 H. 3. upon the death of William Mareschall Earl of Pembroke who had been Governour of the King and Kingdom the King being then but xiv years of age succeeded him in that Trust. Moreover soon after this viz. in 5 H. 3. the Court being then at Yorke he took to Wife Margaret the Sister of the King of Scotland the King himself with divers of the Nobility being then present the Archbishop of Canterbury then joyning their Hands together In this year he supprest a great and dangerous Insurrection in London begun by one Constantine a Chief Man in that City And in 8 H. 3. was constituted Governour of the Castles of Arundell and Rochester Howbeit the next year following discontents growing betwixt the King and many of the Barons the King then keeping his Christmass at Northampton the Earl of Chester and those of that discontented Party being then at Leicester they signified to the King That unless he did forbear to require their Castles and to hearken to the Counsels of this Hubert who then carried himself higher than any Nobleman of England they would all rise up against him
number himself to be one one other Banneret three Knighs and one hundred and five Esquires In 2 R. 2. he was constituted one of the Commissioners to Treat with Robert King of Scotland or his Substitutes touching a firm League of Peace betwixt both Realms In which year he had a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Lands at Shyrburne in Herdford Rythe Knapton and Yabthory in Com. Ebor. In 3 R. 2. he was constitued one of the Commissioners to Treat with Iohn Duke of Britanny or his Agents upon a League offensive and defensive and in 4 R. 2. was with Thomas of Woodstoke Earl of Buck. at the Siege of Nantes in Britanny being then Constable of the Host. And having been summoned to Parliament from 42 E. 3. till 3 R. 2. inclusive departed this life 28 Maii 4 R. 2. being then seised of the third part of the Mannor of Broughton in Com. Buck. Of the Mannor of Stratton in Com. Bedf. Of the Town of Gamelesby and Hamlet of Unthanke in Com. Cumb. of the Mannor of Bosezate in Com. North. Helpringham called Thorpe Latimer and Skredington with the Hamlet of Biker in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Mannors of Thornton in Pykering-Lithe Skameleston Syvelington Tyverington Lyverton Shireburne in Herford-Lythe Yaresthorâ—e and Appilton in Com. Ebor. as also of the Advousons of the Priories of Caldwell and Bushemede in Com. Bedf. leaving Elizabeth the Wife of Iohn Lord Nevill of Raby his daughter and heir Twenty four years of age and Elizabeth his Wife surviving Which last mention'd Elizabeth died upon Monday 11 April 7 R. 2. being then seised of the Mannor of Kerbroke called Wodhall and Mannor of Holkham in Com. Norf. Of the Mannors of Helpryngham called Thorpe Latimer and Skredington in Com. Linc. As also of the Mannors of Dilwyke Wolton Kerdington Ronhale Bromham Sutton juxta Bykeleswade and Potton juxta Sutton in Com. Bedf. Likewise of the Mannor of Iselhampsted in Com. Buck. and Bolezate in Com. North. Elizabeth the Wife of the before-specified Iohn Lord Nevill being her daughter and heir and at that time Twenty seven years of age Whereupon the said Iohn Lord Nevill doing his Homage had Livery of all those Lands but dying before her she afterwards Marryed to Robert Lord Willoughby of Eresby From which Iohn Lord Nevil descended another Iohn who in the time of Queen Elizabeth bore the Title of L d Latimer as in my discourse of that Noble Family hath been already shewed Which Iohn by Lucia his Wife Daughter to Henry Earl of Worcester had Issue four Daughters his Heirs whereof Elizabeth the eldest became the Wife of Sir Iohn Danvers of Dentsey in Com. Wiltes Knight who by her had Issue Eleanore a Daughter Married to Thomas Walmesley of Dunkenhalgh in Com. Lanc. Esquire and he a Daughter called Anne Wife of Sir Edward Osburne of Kiveton in Com. Ebor. Baronet whose Son and Heir Thomas now Lord Treasurer of England was by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster 8 Aug. 25 Car. 2. advanced to the Dignity of Vicount Latimer and upon the twenty seventh day of Iune 26 Car. 2. to the farther Title of Earl of Danby ¶ I come now to Iohn le Latimer Brother to that William who Married Alice one of the daughter and coheirs of Walter Ledet This Iohn took to Wise Christian the other daughter and coheir to the same Walter Ledet and died in 11 Edw. 1. being then seised in right of her the said Christian of certain Lands in Womundle in Com. Leic. and of the Mannor of Wardon in Com. North. leaving Thomas his son and heir twelve years of age Which Thomas having his residence at Braybroke in Com. North. part of his Mothers Inheritance she being the Great-grandchild and coheir of Henry de Braybroke as in my discourse of that Family is shewed in 32 Edw. 1. obtained License to make a Castle of his Mannor-house there As also for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands within that Lordship and at Desbrough and Little Boudon in the same County Moreover in 3 E. 2. he had the like Charter for Free-warren throughout all his Demesn-lands at Wardon in Com. North. and likewise at Claworth Heyton and Wystoâ— in Com. Nott. In 8 Edw. 2. he was imploy'd into Scotland upon certain business for William le Latimer his Kinsman Also in 18 Edw. 2. being then called Thomas le Latimer Bochard was in that expedition made into Gascoine And having been summon'd to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. until 4 Edw. 2. inclusive departed this life in 8 Edw. 3. being then seised of the Mannors of Smetheton and Langton in Com. Leic. with the Advouson of the Church of Langton As also of the Mannors of Wardon and Braibroc in Com. North. leaving Warine le Latimer his son and heir Thirty years of age Which Warine being afterwards a Banneret was in that Expedition made into France in 19 Edw. 3. and died upon the 13 th of August 23 Edw. 3. having never been summon'd to Parliament being then seised of the Mannors of Gothmundie and Langton in Com. Leic. West-Wardon and Braibroke in Com. North and joyntly with Catherine his Wife of the Mannor of Coshall in Com. Nott. leaving Iohn his son and heir Forty years of age To which Iohn who in 9 Edw. 3. had been in the Wars of Scotland succeeded Thomas Who in â—â— E. 3. was of the retinue with Prince Edward in Gascoine And in 40 E. 3. being a Knight continued in those Wars So likewise in 41 E. 3. This is the same Sir Thomas Latimer of whom our Historians make mention in 11 Rich. 2. being one of the most eminent persons of that Sect called Lollards then sprung up in this Realm Which so increased as that in 18 Rich. 2. having countenance from him and divers persons of note the King fearing an Insurrection by them being then in Ireland made what haste he could back for the prevention thereof But before his death there is no doubt but that he became a great penitent as Sir Lewes Clifford likewise did of whom in my discourse of that noble Family I have taken notice for by his Testament bearing date 13 Sept. An. 1401. 2 H. 4. he expresseth himself thus IN the Name of God Amen c. I Thomas Latimere of Braybroke a fals Knyght to God thankyng God of his merci havyng siche minde as he vouchit â—aff desiryng that Goddes will be fulfilled in me and in all Godys that he hath taken me to kepe and to that make my Testament in this manere Furst I knowlyche on unworthye to bequethyn to him any thing of my power and therefore I pray to him mekely of his grace that he will take so pore a present as my wrecchid Soule ys into his merci through
Fotherby Dean of Canterbury By neither of which wives having any issue he departed this life at London 20 Nov. An. 1660. and was buried in St. Martins Church near Canterbury within which Parish the Lordship of Mote is scituate where his last wife surviving him hath erected a noble Monument to his memory Lord Finche of Daventre OF this Family viz. Son and Heir of Sir Heneage Finch Knight Recorder of London and Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament an 1625. 1 Car. 1. fourth Son to Sir Moyle Finch of Eastwell Baronet and the Lady Elizabeth Countess of Winchelsey his Wife is Sir Heneage Finch Knight and Baronet who being a great proficient in the Study of the Laws in that Honourable Society of the Inner Temple London was upon the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second 6 Iunii in the twelfth year of his Majesties reign made his Sollicitor General and the next year following Autumn-Reader in the before specified Inne of Court Upon the seventh of Iune an 1660. 12 Car. 2. by the name of Sir Heneage Finch of â—aunston in Com. Buck. Knight he was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet and upon the tenth day of May an 1670. 22 Car. 2. constituted the Kings Attorney General Also upon the ninth of November an 1673. made Lord Keeper of the Great Seal Shortly after which he was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Finch of Daventre in Com. Northt being then owner of that Mannour by Letters Patents bearing date the tenth day of Ianuary 25 Car. 2. He married Elizabeth Daughter of Daniel Harvy Merchant of London by whom he hath Issue now living 〈◊〉 Sons 〈◊〉 Daniel Heneage William Charles Edward Henry and Robert Edward Iohn and Thomas being deceased He hath also had Issue four Daughters Elizabeth married to Samuel Grimston Son and Heir to Sir Herbottle Grimston Baronet Master of the Rolls Mary and Anne deceased and another Mary now surviving Lord Grey of Werke 21 Iac. THat this Family hath been antient in Northumberland and famous for divers Military exploits is evident from many authorities though none thereof did attain to the dignity of Peerage till of late In King Edward the seconds time Thomas de Grey being Governour of the Castles of Couper and Fife in Scotland came into that Realm shortly after his Coronation And with xxvi men broke through those Forces which Gualter de Bickerton had laid to entrap him Other particulars no less memorable were these viz. that at the Siege of Stryvelin upon the Rescue of Henry Lord Beaumont of whose retinue he then was he received a dangerous wound under his Eyes Likewise that he was afterwards taken prisoner by Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray And Governour of Norham where he was twice besieged by the Scots once for near six months and the other for full seven Likewise that he slew one Cryâ—â—es a Scottish-Admiral who had been a great Robber at Sea Moreover that in 19 E. 3. he had a Charter of Free-Warren throughout all his Lordships of Fenton Nosbytte Dodington North-â—iddleton Middlemost-Middleton South-Middleton Howyke â—worth Heddon and Hankill in that County And that he routed the Earls of March and Sutherland upon their invasion of the North whilst King E. 3. was at the Siege of Tournay Another Thomas there was who in 2 H. 5. being in that conspiracy with Henry Lord Scrope on the behalf of the French suffered death for the same To whom succeeded Sir Raphe Grey of Worke who was Knighted at Leicester upon Whiâ—sunday in 4 H. 6. by Iohn Duke of Bedford the King himself then receiving that honour from the same hand This was that Sir Raphe who soon after raised the Siege which the King of Scots had laid to Roxborough There was one of this Family a man of great note in the time of King E. 4. who being charged by a Gentleman of Scotland of Adultery with the Queen of Scots came with a Band of a thousand men to Edenburgh and there cast down his Glove to encounter in the Lists with his Accuser but departed without Fighting And in 6 E. 6. another Sir Raphe Grey of Chillingham in Com. Northumb. Knight then made Warden of the West Marches towards Scotland From whom descended another Raphe who by Isabell his Wife Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Grey of Horton Knight had Issue William Grey of Chillingham aforesaid Esq who upon the xv day of Iune 1619. 17 Iac. was advanced to the degree of Baronet and afterwards viz. 11 Febr. 21 Iac. to the honour of a Baron by the title of Lord Grey of Werke and to the Heirs Male of his body Which William married Anne the Daughter and Coheir to Sir Iohn Wentworth of Gosleild in Com. Essex Baronet and departing this life upon the 29 of Iuly An. 1674. was buried at Epping in Essex By which Anne he had Issue divers Sons and Daughters but of these his Sons Raphe only survived him and of his Daughters Catherine only the rest dying young or unmarried who became first the Wife of Sir Edward Moseley of Hough in Com. Lanc. Baronet and afterwards of Charles eldest Son to Dudley Lord North since summoned to Parliament by the title of Lord Grey of Roulston Which Raphe now Lord Grey of Werke married Catherine Daughter to Sir Edward Forde of Hartling in Com. Sussex Knight Widdow of Alexander Colepeper eldest Son to Iohn Lord Colepeper by whom he had Issue now living three Sons Forde who hath married Mary Daughter of George Lord Berkley Raphe and Charles and one Daughter called Mary and departing this life upon the fifteenth day of Iune an 1675. was buried at Harting in Com. Sussex Burgh Earl of St. Albans 22 Iac. OF this Family which derive their descent from William Fitz-Aldelme Sewer to King Henry the second was Richard Burgh Earl of Clanrikard in Ireland who by Letters Patents bearing date 3 Apr. 22 Iac. was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Somerhill as also to the dignity of a Vicount by the name of Vicount Tunbridge and upon the 23 of August 4 Car. 1. created Earl of St. Albans at which time he had likewise other Irish Honours conferred upon him viz. Baron of Imaudy in the Province of Conaght and Vicount of Galloway This Richard Earl of St. Albans married Frances the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Francis Walâ—ingham Knight one of the principal Secretaries of State to the late Queen Eliz. Widdow of Robert Earl of Essex by whom he had Issue Vlick his Son and Successor in these Honours and one only Daughter called Honora who became the second Wife of Iohn late Marquess of Winchester He died 12 Nov. an 1636. and was buried at Tonbridge in Kent within which parish
times For besides these Lordships in Com. Suff. and Herst in Sussex with other Lands of great extent in that County amounting to ten Knights Fees held of those Earls it appears that in 12 H. 2. another Robert of this Line held one Knight's Fee in Lincolnshire of the Bishop of Lincoln de veteri Feoffamento that is to say whereof his Ancestor had been enfeoffed in the time of King Henry the First and gave the Lordship of Haliwell a place sometime famous for the many Pilgrimages made thither unto the Monks of Baâ—ingwerk in Flyntshire near at hand by the consent of Ranulph Earl of Chester it being of his Fee Also that after him in 23 H. 3. there having been a great Sute at Law betwixt Simon dâ— Pierpont and William then Earl Wâ—rren touching Free-Warren in the Lordships of this Simon at Herst since called Herst Pierpont and Goâ—â—brig in Com. Suss. they came to an Accord Whereupon that Earl in consideration of a Goshawk given to this Simon obtained leave for himself and his Heirs to hunt the Buck Doe Hart Hynd Hare Fox Goat Caâ— or any other Wild Beast in any of those Lands To which Simon succeeded another Robert whose Loyalty to King Henry the Third when he became much distress'd through the poâ—ency of those turbulent-spirited Barons of that Age is no less remarkable than the greatness of his Estate at that time For fighâ—ing valiantly on his behalf in the Battel of Lewes 48 H. 3. and being there with the King himself and Prince Edward taken Prisoner he was put to no less than seven hundred Marks Fine for his Ransom and for the payment thereof besides his own Bond constrain'd to bring in Wâ—lâ—râ—n de Munceaus for security But the King within sixteen Months after happily recovering his Rights in that memorable Battel of Eâ—esham acquitted them both as he had good cause from-that great obligation After him I meet with Henry a person of great note in that time who in 8 E. 1. having lost his Seal came into the Chancery then at Lincoln upon Munday the Morrow of the Octaves of St. Micâ—ael and made publication thereof protesting that if any one should find it and Seal therewith after that day that the Instrument so sealed ought not to be of any validity which Henry Married Annora the sole Daughter and Heir to Michael Malâ—ers Lord of Hâ—lme and other Lands of great extent in Com. Nott. And shortly after him another Simon Which Simon in 32 E. 1. was one of those who by a special Writ bearing date upon the eighth day of Iune had Summons amongst the Barons of this Realm to repair with all speed to the King wheresoever he should then be in England â—o treat of certain weighty affairs relating to his and their Honour the Sheriffs of every County having also Command to cause two Knights for each Shire as also two Citizens and two Burgesses for each City and Burrough to attend the King at the same time ad consulendum consentiendum to advise and consent for themselves and the commonalty of their respective Shires Cities and Burroughs unto what the Earls Barons and Nobles should at that time ordain the chief occasion of convening that Parliament being as it seems in reference to the King's Expedition into France for it appears that not only all the great men so summon'd whereof this Simon was one but divers other were thereupon required to fit themselves with Horse and Arms and to attend the King at Porâ—smouth upon the first of September next following thence to Sail with him into Gasâ—oine After this I find another Robert de 〈◊〉 Brother I suppose to this Simon who in 34 E. 1. was of the retinue with Edward Prince of Wales in that notable Expedition then made into Scotland and in 3 E. 2. again in those Wars Which Robert in 8 E. 2. had also summons s with divers eminent persons of that time to be at Newcastle upon â—ine on the Festival of the blessed Virgin 's Assumption well accoutred with Horse and Arms to restrain the Hostilities of the Scots And in 9 E. 2. obtain'd a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands within his Lordships of Holme Holbeck Woodhouses Landeford and Weston in Com. Nott. as also in those of Northaneston Southaneston and â—reton in Com. Ebor. In 11 E. 2. he was made Governour of the Castle at Newark upon â—rent And in 1 E. 3. amongst other the great men of that age had summons to be at Newcastle upon â—ine on Munday next after Ascension-Day to restrain the Incursions of the Scots Also in 7 E. 3. in consideration of his special services in those Wars of Scotland he obtain'd a general pardon for all Trespasses by him done in the Forest of Shirewood as well in Vert as Venison Next to him in 33 E. 3. Sir Edmund de Pierpont Knight being in the Wars of France serv'd in the retinue with Henry Duke of Lancaster but was there taken Prisoner Some Ages afterwards Henry Pierpont Esq in recompence of his frequent and â—aithful services to King Edward the Fourth against the Lancastriâ—ns obtain'd a grant in special Tail of the third part of the Mannor of Sâ—aveley with the advouson of the Church in Com. Derb. then in the Crown by the Aâ—â—ainder of Iohn Lord Clifford And in 6 H. 8. Sir William Pierpont Knight obtain'd a confirmation for Free-Warren in all his Lordships and Lands of Holme juxta Notingham Holbek Woodhouses Landeford and Weston before-specified So likewise in those of Northanâ—ston and â—reton in Com. Ebor. To whom succeeded George his Son and Heir who in 32 H. 8. upon the dissolution of the Monasteries purchased the Mannors of Bondbuske Langweâ—h and another Mannor called Howbek Woodhouses in Com. Nott. parcel of the possessions of the Abbot and Covent of Welâ—ek Likewise the Mannors of Scarcliffe and Palterton in Com. Dâ—rb belonging to the Monastery of Newstede And having receiv'd the honour of Knighthood upon Tuesday 22 Febr. at the Tower of London in 1 E. 6. two days after that King's Coronation departed this life 21 Martii â— Eliz. being then seised of the Mannors of Holme Pierpont â—odgrave Barton in the Beanes Clipston Snâ—yuton Wydmeâ—pâ—le Westoâ— Bâ—ndbusk Laâ—dwarâ— â—owbek and Câ—kney with divers other Lands and advousons of Churches leaving Hâ—nry his Son and Heir xxi years of age and upwards Which Henry was also a Knight and by Frances his Wife eldest Daughter to Sir William Cavendish of Charswoâ—th in Com. Derb. Knight Sister to Williâ—m Earl of Devon leâ—t Issue Robert his Son and Heir in his youth a Fellow-Commoner in 〈…〉 Oxon. who being a person of excellent parts and ample Fortune was by Letters-Patent bearing date 29 Iunii 3 Car.
yearly on the Eve day and morrow after the Feast of S. Margaret the Virgin Moreover for a Market every Thursday at his Mannor of Brighelâ—â—â—on in 〈◊〉 Also for a Fair every year upon the Feast day of S. Laurence at Hurst for the like upon Martimass day in Winter at Westmâ—ston and a third at Portestad upon the Feast day of S. Nicholas all in Com. Suss. In 7 Edw. 2. with Thomas Earl of Lancaster and some other of the great Earls he refused to attend the King in his Scotch expedition then made And in 10 Edw. 2. was in another expedition for Scoâ—land In 11 Edw. 2. he was charged with Two hundred Foot for his Lands of 〈◊〉 and Yale to be sent into Scotland for the Kings Service And in 13 Edw. 2. was again in the Wars of Scotland In 15 Edw. 2. he was joyned in special Commission with Edmund Earl of â—ent the Kings Brother joyntly and severally to pursue Thomas Earl of Lancaster and his adherents as also to besiege his Castle of Pontetract and take it And was one of the Peers who gave sentence of death upon him Moreover 18 Edw. 2. he was constituted Captain General Conductor of those Military Men who were sent into Gascoigne with command to bring them unto Edmund Earl of â—ent then Lieutenant of that Dutchy It is observable that this Earl having no issue by his Wife did by a special Grant give the Inheritance of all his Lands to the King and his Heirs which Grant bears date at Weâ—â—minster upon Thursday the morrow after the Feast of S. Peter and Paul 9 Edw. 2. the particulars whereof are therein exprest viz. The Castle and Town of Rigate with the Mannors of â—orking Bechesworth and â—enington in Surrey the Castle and Town of Lewes the Mannors of Cokefield Cleyton Dychening Mething Fethlam Brightelmeston Rottingden Houndeden Northest Rademeld Kymere Middelton Alington Worth Picoumb in Sussex the Towns of Iford Pydinghow and Seford in Essex the Castles and Towns of Coningesbragh and Sandale and the Mannors of Wakefield Heitfield Thorne Soureby Braithewel Fishlake Dewsbury and Halifax in Yorkshire the Mannors and Towns of Stanford and Grantham in Lincolnshire and also the Castles of Dinas-Bran and Leones with the Lands of Bromfield Yale and Wrightsham in Wales After which scil in 19 Edw. 2. the same King assigned unto him for his life the Castles and Mannors of Coningsburgh and Sandale the Mannors of Wakefield Souresby Brathewell Fishlake Dewsbury and Halifax in Yorkshire In 1 Edw. 3. he was in that expedition then made into Scotland So also in 7 Edw. 3. in which year the Scots making an Insurrection against Edward Baillol their King in regard he had done Homage to the King of England for that Realm this Earl assisted Baillol in wasting a great part of that Countrey And merited so well of him for the many eminent Services he had done and Charges he had sustained in that War that Baillol with the consent of his Nobles then with him gave him the Earldom of Stratherne forfiâ—ted by the Rebellion of Malisâ—us Earl of that County In 9 Edw. 3. he was again in the Wars of Scotland And in 13 Edw. 3. was constituted the cheif person for arraying all the Men at Arms in Surrey and Sussex and for custody of the Sea Coasts In 16 Edw. 3. the King amongst other Letters to divers of his Nobles sent to this Earl to provide forty Men at Arms an hundred Archers for his service in France requesting him to be at London in person on the Octaves of S. Hilâ—ary there to treat and agree with his Council touching the Wages for those Soldiers in that Expedition In 19 Edw. 3. Ioan Countess of Warâ—en Wife to this Earl being to go beyond Sea upon some special imployment for the King had Protection for all her Lands here in England which were assigned for her support with the Stock thereupon for the better defence and safeguard of them in her absence But soon after this she died whereupon he married a second Wife as it seems for by an Indenture betwixt King Edward the Third and him bearing date at â—nautone the second day of Iune in the Twentieth year of His Reign it was agreed betwixt them That the King should thenceforth protect and defend him against all persons whatsoever Natives or Strangers in all quarrels and causes which might in reason concern him As also that he should support him in the peaceable possession of all his Lands whereof he was at that time seised either in England or Wales And that if God should please to send him an heir by Isabel de Houland then his Wife should the same heir be Male of Female it should be joyned in marriage to some one of the Blood Royal unto whom the King should think fittest So that the whole Inheritance of this Earl with the Name and Arms of Warrenne should be preserved by the Blood Royal in the Blood of him the said Earl And in case he should depart this life without any such issue begotten on the Body of her the said Isabel that then all his Castles Mannors Lands and Tenements in Surrey Sussex and Wales should after such his decease remain to the King to be bestowed upon some one of his own Sons on whom he should think fit on condition that in the person of such Son and his Heirs the Name Honor and Arms of Warenne should be for ever maintained and kept And moreover it was farther agreed That if the said Isabel should by the Law of the Realm be endowed of those Lands and Tenements lying in the Counties of Surrey Sussex and Wales before specified whereof he was at that time possessed that then she should be only endowed of those Mannors Lands and Tenements reserving the Castles to the King and to such of his Sons on whom the King should think fit to bestow them she having a reasonable assignation otherwise in lieu of them All that I farther find of this Earl is That by his Deed bearing date 24 April 8 Edw. 2. he did Release and Quit-claim to the Canons of Rigate his Right to Nineteen shillings four pence one Plough share and four Horse-shooes yearly Rent which the Prior and Covent of Rigaâ—e had antiently paid to his Ancestors for certain Lands in Rigate And granted to them and their Successors Forty six shillings eleven pence yearly Rent issuing out of certain other Lands there for a Chantry which the said Canons of Rigate and their Successors were obliged to maintain in his Castle of Rigate for the health of her Soul and the Souls of his Ancestors and Heirs So that one Mass should daily be celebrated therein for ever Certain it is that he was the last Earl of that Noble and Antient Family And having by his Testament dated at his Castle of Conesburgh in Com. Ebor. where he stiles
and that he was buried in the Chapter-house at Lanthony leaving issue Henry de Bohun his Son and Heir Which Henry in 9 Rich. 1. gave Three hundred marks Fine to the King for Livery of those Lands that were the Inheritance of Margery his Grand-mother and was in truth the first Earl of Hereford of this great Family though the Chronicle of Lanchâ—ny attributes that title to his Father having a Grant of Twenty pounds yearly of the Tertium Denarium Comitatus made to him by King Iohn in 1 Ioh. in consideration that he had surrendred divers Lordships to King Henry the Second but the Constableship of England his Father and Grand-father enjoyed before In 6 Ioh. this Earl Henry answered to the King Fifty marks and a Palfrey to have the like Possessions of Twenty Knights Fees belonging to the Honor of Huntendon as King Henry the Second gave to Margery his Mother upon a Verdict obtained by her for the same in his Court And also to have the like Possession of Ryhale as was adjudged to his Mother in the time of King Richard the First In 13 Ioh. he accounted Twenty two pound thirteen shillings four pence for Seventeen Knights Fees upon levying the Scutage of Wales But shortly after this taking part with the Rebellious Barons all his Lands were seised on by the King Howbeit upon the Agreement made at Runnimede in 17 Ioh. he had restitution of them And that Accord being made was one of those Twenty five Peers who undertook that the King should observe the Great Charter then ratified at â—unnimede and to compel him thereto in case he should refuse so to do Moreover the next ensuing year the Barons raising new troubles he was one of those who through the procurement of the King was excommunicated by the Pope Nor returned he to his allegiance upon the death of King Iohn as many of the great Men then did but took part with the rest of that Rebellious Rout which adhered to Lewes of France and being one of the Leaders of their Army against King Henry the Third in the Battle of Lincoln 1 Hen. 3. was there taken prisoner But besides this I have seen nothing farther memorable of him than that he married Maud the sole Daughter to Geffrey Fitz-Piers Earl of Essex afterwards wedded to Roger de Dantsey from which Roger she was ere long divorced With whom he had in Frank-marriage the Lordship of Witehurst in Glocestershire Which Maud became at length Heir to her Brother viz. William de Mandevile the last Earl of Essex of that Family whereby she brought the Honor of Essex with other Lands of her Inheritance to this family This Earl Henry died upon the first day of Iune An. 1220. 4 Hen. 3. in his Voyage towards the Holy Land and was buried in the Chapter-house at Lanthony before-mentioned leaving issue three Sons viz. Humphrey his Son and Heir Henry who died in his youth and Ralph as also one Daughter called Margery who became the Wife of Waleran Earl of Warwick Upon the death of this Earl Henry the custody of all his Lands was committed by the King to William de Briwer excepting the Mannor of Wokesie which was assigned towards the maintenance of Maud his Widow until Hunphrey his Son and Heir should set forth her Dowry Which Humphrey doing his homage in 5 Hen. 3. had Livery of his Castle of Casdecot And possessing the Honor of Essex c. by descent from Maud his Mother was created Earl of Essex 28 Apr. 1 Ioh. being in his time called The good Earl of Nereford In An. 1227. 11 Hen. 3. this Humphrey stood up with the Earl of Chester and others on the behalf of Richard Earl of Cornwal from whom the Mannor of Berkhamstead had been injuriously taken by the King and given to Walter Ties And upon that account having a Rendevous at Stanford in Lincolnshire advertised the King in a threatning manner That he should redress this injury with speed and moreover requiring That he should without delay restore unto them the Charter of Liberties and that of the Forest sealed anew which he had concelled at Oxford otherwise they would compel him so to do All which being performed they returned quietly to their homes In 13 Hen. 3. this Earl was acquitted for Fifteen Knights Fees and a fifth part upon the Scutage of Kery in Wales being the moity of the Fees of Trobregge And in 20 Hen. 3. giving one hundred pound relief for the Lands and Fees which did by Inheritance descend unto him from Maud Countess of Essex his Mother did his homage for them Moreover at that great solemnity of King Henry the Thirds Marriage the same year he performed the Office of Marshal in the Kings House And three years after viz. An. 1239. 23 H. 3. was one of the God-fathers at the Font for Edward eldest Son to the King there being no less than nine in all viz. Five of the Spiritual and four of Temporal Lords Furthermore this Earl executed the Office of Sheriff for the County of Kent for half of the 23 and for two years following viz. 24 25 Hen. 3. Also in 26 Hen. 3. being in Gascoigne and discerning That the King was wholly governed by the Counsels of Aliens he returned back with Richard Earl of Cornwal and other of the Nobles who departed thence at that time in discontent for those Reasons In 28 Hen. 3. joyning with the Earl of Clare and some other of the English Barons he advanced against the Welsh then in Arms and had with them some fierce encounters But the cheif cause of their Insurrection at that time he himself was in regard he detained that part of the Inheritance of Isabel his Wives Sister wedded to David Son of Leoline Prince of Wales which belonged to her by descent from Wilâ—iam de Breause of â—recknock their Father And the next year following had command to joyn with Wilâ—iam de Cantilupe and to scoure the Marches of those bold Invaders from Brecknock to Shrewsbury In An. 1246. 30 Hen. 3. with the rest of the English Peers he signed a Letter to the Pope whereby representing the oppressions under which this Kingdom then suffered from the Court of Rome they threatned to free themselves if sudden remedy were not otherwise had In this year also he accounted to the King Ninety eight pounds and two shillings for ninety eight Knights Fees and a third part upon levying the Aid for marrying the Kings Daughter And in An. 1248. 32 Hen. 3. was in that Parliament then held at London Octab. Purif wherein the King demanding Money was much rebuked by the Peers because upon the last Tax granted to him he promised That he would not thenceforth
Oxe-Hide He likewise confirmed to the Monks of Geroudon in Comit. Leicest the Lordship of Hethcot given to them by his Ancestors and bestowed on them one Messuage with twenty Acres and a half of Land lying in New-Bigging Wolstancote and Hertingdon with the moity of a Meadow called Over-Meadow in Lee another in Bradbourne called Heye and another called Swetedoles also six Acres of Land in Penewyk and four Ox-gangs in Newbold with certain Tofts and Croâ—ts there And with William his Son gave Newton and Cottes to the Monks of Cumbermere in Cheshire To this Robert succeeded William Earl Ferrers his Son and Heir who in 12 Henr. 2. upon levying the Ayde for marriage of the Kings Daughter certified his Knights Fees he then held to be in number seventy nine for which in 14 Henr. 2. upon collection of that Aid he payd sixty eight marks He also confirmed all those Grants to the Monks of Tutbury which had been made by Robert his Father and Robert his Grandfather and farther gave unto them one Oxe-gang of Land in Merston upon the day that he Caused the Body of Henry de Ferrers his Ancestor to be translated into the Church of Tutbury on the right hand the high Altar Moreover he gave to the Knights Hospitalars the Churches of Turrok and Sâ—etbing in Essex with divers Lands in Passenham This William married Margaret Daughter and heir to William Peverel of Notâ—ingham and left issue by her two Sons viz. Robert who succeeded him in his Honors and Walcheline Father of Hugh de Ferrers of whom I shall farther speak by and by Of which Robert the first mention I find is that in 19 Hen. 2. hearing how the Kings Teritories in France were invaded by the adherents of young Henry whom his Father had Crowned in his lifetime And some ill successes which had befallen the King in those parts he joyned with the Earls of Chester Leicester Norfolk and some other great men here in England in the like Hostile Actions manned his Castles of Tuâ—bury and Duffield against the King and having also raised the power of Leicestershire marched early in the morning to Notingham which then was kept for the king by Reginald de Luci and having with little difficulty entred the Town plundred and burnt it slaying and taking Prisoners most of the Inhabitants But the King having notice of these outrages returned into England soon after at whose arrival his good subjects took courage and prevailed over the Rebels in every place against whom Rese Prince of Wales marcht also with a great power and besieged this Earles Castle at Tuâ—bury Whereupon being apprehensive of his danger he hasted to the King then at Northampton and upon the 7 Kal. of August to obtain his favor submitted himself rendring his Castles of Tutbury and Duffield and giving security for his future fidelity but so little did the King trust him that he forthwith demolished those Forts This Robert took to Wife Sibilla the Daughter of William de Braose of Brecknock and for the health of her Soul as also of the Soul of Berta her Mother Daughter to Milo Earl of Hereford gave to the Monks of Dore in Herefordshire all Oxmeode He also founded a Priory at Wodham commonly called Wodham Ferrers in Essex By this Sibilla he left issue William his Son and Heir and two Daughters viz. Milisent the Wife of Roger Lord Mortimer of Wigmore and Agatha who being a Concubine to King Iohn had by him a Daughter called Ioane married to Leweline Prince of Wales Which William Earl Ferrers not only confirmed to the Monks of Gerowdon the inclosed Grounds at Hethcote with Pasturage for an hundred sheep there which his Father had given to them but added another piece of Inclosure adjoyning thereto with Pasturing for two hundred sheep more at â—ixscore the hundred as also for five Kyne one Bull and six Oxen. And in 1 R 1. gave to the Monks of St. Denis in France for the health of his Soul and the Soul of Sibil his Wife one Wax Taper yearly price thirteen pence as also a Stagg and a Bore in their proper seasons to be sent annually thither at the Feast of S. Dennis by the Messengers of him the said Earl and his heirs And likewise to the Monks of Lenton all his right to the Church of Wodham in Essex which he specially gave for the health of the Souls of those who were with him at the burning of Nottingham at the time as it seems when his Father made such spoil there as is before expressed He also gave to those Monks of Lenton the Tithes of all his Essarts in the Forest of High Peke But this William was outed of those his Earldoms of Nottingham and Derby by King Richard the first in the first year of his Reign as it seems For upon that Kings first arrival in England after King Henry the Seconds death it appears that he bestowed them with divers other upon Iohn Earl of Moreton his own Brother Howbeit long it was not that he continued so dispossessed for he attended that King in his voyage to the Holy Land and there departed this life at the Siege of Acon in An. 1191. 3 Rich. 1. leaving issue William his Son and Heir who in 3 Rich. 1. paying one hundred pound for his Relief had Livery of his Lands Of the great misfortunes which befel King Richard in that journey I need not here tell our Historians speaking so fully thereof nor of the advantage which Iohn Earl of Moreton thereupon made in seising divers Castles here in England to his own use reporting his Brother King Richard to be dead and thereupon laying claim to the Crown But shall observe that upon the return of King Richard into England order was given for the Siege of those Castles Whereupon this our William Earl Ferrers joyned with the Earl of Chester in the besieging of Nottingham Castle which was after a while rendred and was for his fidelity made choice of by the King to sit with the rest of the Peers in that great Council there held on the thirtieth of March following Moreover at his second Coronation he was one of the four that carried the rich Canopy over his head And in the first year of King Iohn with the Earls of Clare Chester and other of the great men swore fealty to that King but with condition that each should have his own rendred At the Coronation also of King Iohn in the Church of S. Peter at Westminster on Ascension day he was also present And on the seventh of Iune following being solemnly created Earl of Derby by a special Charter then dated at Northampton he was girt with
Barwick and Wardenship of the East Marches as also in repelling the Scots upon their Siege of that Town and Castle to his great expences he had in 35 Hen. 6. Further Livery of all his Lands without any Inquisition taken for proof of his age and was discharged of his Releif And in 38 Hen. 6. constituted Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent But the next ensuing year fighting stoutly on the Kings part upon Palm-Sunday at Towton Field in Yorkshire was slain in that fatal Battle leaving issue by the before specified Eleanor his Wife Henry his Son and Heir and three Daughters viz. Elizabeth married to Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton Eleanor to Reginald West Lord la Warre and Margaret to Sir William Gascoigne of Gauthorpe in Comit. Ebor. Knight Which Henry in 10 Edw. 4. was constituted Warden of the East and Middle Marches toward Scotland and after the Surrender made by Iohn Marquess Montacute of his title to the Earldom of Northumberland the same year whereof in my discourse of him I have spoke was restored to that dignity Also by that title he was the same year constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with others sent from the King of Scotland for redressing of certain wrongs done to the Subjects of both Kingdoms contrary to the Articles of Truce formerly made Moreover in 11 Edw. 4. he was constituted Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent as also Constable of Bamburgh Castle He was likewise the same year sent into the North there to reside for the more peaceable Government of those parts And in 12 Edw. 4. was retained as Warden of the East and West Marches for the term of five years to begin at Midsummer the same year and to receive two thousand marks per annum in time of Peace and in time of War six thousand marks In this year also he was again constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with those from Scotland touching the redress of such injuries as had been done contrary to the before specified Articles of Truce So likewise in 13 Edw. 4. The Treaty being appointed at Alnwike And in 14 Edw. 4. made one of the Commissioners for the guarding of the East and West Mâ—â—ches Moreover in 15 Edw. 4. being to go in a voyage Royal with the King he had in consideration thereof License to settle his Lordships of Pokelington Hundemanby Semar Thurstanby Raincliff and Naffreton in Com. Ebor. to such uses as he should think fit In this fifteenth of Edward the Fourth being retained together with Robert Multon Prior of S. Iohns of Ierusalem joâ—ntly and severally to be Warden of the East and Middle Marches towards Scotland from the fourteenth day of Iune for seven years they were for that service to receive in gross for the time of War six thousand marks and in times of Peace or Truce two thousand marks but when this Earl who was then in the Kings service beyond Sea should return the authority of the Prior to be wholly superseded Not long after this viz. in 10 Edw. 4. he accompanied Richard Duke of Glocester in that Army then sent into Scotland where they made great devastation and in 1 Rich. 3. was constituted Lord High Chamberlain of England In the third year of whose Raign upon the landing of Henry Earl of Richmond being sent for by King Richard he repaired to him with all the strength he could make and stoutly fighting on his part at Bosworth Field where the King was slain being there taken prisoner remained long in durance yet at length finding favor from King Henry the Seventh was made one of his Privy Council But so it hapned that in 4 Hen. 7. being Lieutenant of Yorkshire and commanded by the King to levy those Moneys which were then extorted from the Countrey to carry on the War in Britanny the vulgar conceiving him to be the cause of that Tax tumultuously murdred him at Cockledge near Threske eighteen miles North of York upon the day of S. Vitalis the Martyr Whereupon he was buried at Beverley where he hath a stately Monument but much defaced By Mauâ—â— his Wife Daughter to William Herbert the first Earl of Pembroke of that name he left issue four Sons viz. Henry his Successor in the Honor Sir William Percy Knight Alan a Clerk and Iosceline from whom Perey of Beverley in Com. Ebor. is descended And three Daughters Eleanor Wife of Edward Stafford Duke of Buckingham Anne married to William Fitz-Alan Earl of Arimdel and Elizabeth who died young Which Henry was one of the cheif Commanders of the Kings Forces in that Battle of Black-Heath against the Lord Audley and his Fellow Rebels in 12 Hen. 7. And in 13 Hen. 7. had Livery of his Lands Moreover in 4 Hen. 8. he was at the Siege of Terouene in France and in 15 Hen. 8. as Cosin and Heir to Sir Edward Poynings Knight viz. Son of Henry Son of Eleanor Daughter of Richard Son of Robert late Lord Poynings Bryan and Fitz-Pain had Livery of all the Lands of the said Edward and departed this life in 18 Hen. 8. leaving issue by Katherine his Wife Daughter and Coheir of Sir Robert Spenser Knight and of the Lady Eleanor his Wife Daughter of Edmund Beaufort Duke of Somerset and Sister and Coheit to Henry and Edmund her Brothers three Sons viz. Henry his Successor Sir Thomas Percy Knight who took to Wife Eleanor one of the Daughters and Heirs to Sir Guischard Harboâ—tle Knight and Sir Ingelram Percy Knight as also two Daughters viz. Margaret Wife of Henry Lord Clifford the first Earl of Cumberland of that name and c Mand married to the Lord Coniers Which Catherine by her Testament bearing date 14 Octob. An. 1542. 34 Hen. 8. bequeathed her Body to be buried at Beverley in the Tomb of the late Earl her Husband and likewise gave unto Sir Robert Gell her Chaplain her Lease at Wilberfosse to sing Mass yearly for her Soul and her Husbands Soul I come now to Henry the succeeding Earl This Henry being in his youthful days an attendant upon the great Cardinal Woolsey took an affection to Anne Bolein Daughter of Sir Thomas Boleign Knight then one of the Maids of Honor to Queen Catherine But therein so displeased the King who was himself at the same time high enamored of her that he set on the Cardinal to acquaint the Earl his Father therewith and to take him off from any farther addresses to her Which he did by such sharp language as caused his Son ever after to bear hatred to the Cardinal In 19 Hen. 8. he had Livery of all the Lands descended to him as Heir to his Father and in 21 Hen. 8. was
domini Strange de Blackmere Mareschalli Franciae qui obiit in bello apud Burdews vij â— Julij MCCCCLIII The next year following viz. 32 Hen. 6. Margaret his Wife surviving had her Dowry assigned to her and departing this life 14 Iune 7 Edw. 4. left Thomas Talbot Vicount l'Isle Son of Iohn Vicount l'Isle her Son who was slain with his Father in the Battle of Chastillion then nineteen years of age her next Heir For which Margaret who lieth buried in a certain place called Iesus Chappel scituate within the Cathedral of S. Paul in London it was intended that a fair Monument of an a hundred pound value should have been erected but instead thereof this Inscription only remained upon a Pillar there viz. Here before the Image of Iesus lyeth the right Worshipful and Noble Lady Margaret Countess of Shrewsbury late Wife of the true and victorious Knight John Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury Which Worshipful Man died in Guien for the right of this Land She was the first Daughter and one of the Heirs of the right Famous and Renowned Knight Richard Beauchamp late Earl of Warwick which died in Roan and of Dame Elizabeth his Wife the which Elizabeth was Daughter and Heir to Thomas late Lord Berkley on his side and on her Mothers side Lady l'Isle and Tyes Which Countess passed from this World the fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord 1468. On whose Soul Iesus have mercy Amen The issue which this great Earl had by Maud his first Wife was as followeth Thomas who died in his life time in France Iohn who succeeded him in his Lands and Honors and Sir Christopher Talbot Knight And by Margaret his second Wife Daughter of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick another Iohn who was created Baron l'Isle and afterwards Vicount Sir Humphrey Talbot and Sir Lewes both Knights On which Sir Lewes he Intailed the Mannors of Penyard Credenhill and Strangeford in Com. Heref. I now come to Iohn his Successor in this Earldom In 4 Hen. 6. the King himself being made a Knight at Leicester on Whitsonday by the Duke of Bedford his Uncle amongst divers other noble Persons Knighted this Iohn then Lord Talbot After which viz. in 20 Hen. 6. he went to the Wars of France and in 24 Hen. 6. was made Chancellor of Ireland all this being in the life of his Father In 32 Hen. 6. his Father then dead he had Livery of his Lands his homage being respited In 35 Hen. 6. he was made Lord Treasurer of England And in 38 Hen. 6. 19 Dec. in consideration of the charge he had been at in the Kings service obtained a Grant â— of a hundred marks per annum during his life out of the Revenues of the Lordship of Wakefield in Com. Ebor. then in the Crown by reason of the forfeiture of Richard Duke of York But of this Grant he had little benefit for upon the tenth of Iuly next ensuing he was slain in the Battle of Northampton with Christopher his Brother fighting there stoutly for the Lancastrian Interest and buried in the Priory of Wyrksop within the Chappel of our Lady with this Epitaph Sepulchrum magnanimi atque praepotentis domini domini Iohannis de Talbot Comitis Salopiae secundi ex Regio sanguine ducentis originem Qui Henrico Regi fidissimus Bello apud Northamptoniam gesto ante signa strenuè pugnans honestâ morte occidit die decimo Iulii anno domini nostri Iâ—esu Christi MCCCCLX cujus animae propitietur Deus Amen Salopiae Comitis Lapis hic tegit ossa Iohannis Cui nihil antiquius quà m fuit alma fides Hic ut serviret Regi tormenta subivit Intrepidus ferri sanguineamque necem Ergo licet parvum condat sua Viscera saxum Virtus Angligenum lustrat in omne solum This Iohn first married Catherine one of the Daughters and Heirs to Sir Edward Burnall Knight Son of Hugh Lord Burnel and secondly Elizabeth Daughter of Iames Earl of Ormond by whom he left issue five Sons viz. Iohn his Son and Successor in this Earldom at that time twelve years old and upwards Sir Iames Talbot Knight Sir Gilbert Talbot of Grafton in Com. Wigorn. Knight Banneret and Captain of Calais Christopher Archdeacon of Chester and Rector of Whitchurch and George As also two Daughters viz. Anne Wife of Sir Henry Vernon of Haddon in Com. Derb. Knight and Margaret Which Elizabeth in 39 Hen. 6. had for her Dowry an Assignation of the Castle and Lordship of Sheffield in Com. Ebor. with its members the Mannors of Southhagh Bradfield Ecclesfield Halifield Granow Whiston and Treton as also four Messuages twenty Acres of Land and five Acres of Meadow in Rotheram in the same County likewise one Messuage in London called Furnivals Inne And departed this life on Saturday next following the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in the thirteenth of Edward the Fourth I should now come to Iohn the third of that name Earl of Shrewsbury Son and Heir to the last mentioned Iohn but before I proceed with my discourse of him I shall look back to Iohn Son of Iohn the first Earl of Shrewsbury by Margaret his second Wife This Iohn in respect of his descent from Margaret Daughter and Heir to Warine Gerard Lord l'Isle by Alice his Wife Daughter and Heir of Henry Lord Tyes Wife of Thomas Lord Berkley Father of Elizabeth Wife of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick Father of Margaret Mother of him the said Iohn was created Baron 〈◊〉 26 Iuly 22 Hen. 6. Sibi haeredibus assignatis by reason that he possessed the Mannor of Kingston l'Isle in Com. Berks. And afterwards sâ—il 30 Octob. 30. Hen. 6. Viscount l'Isle Sibi haeredibus masculis de corpore sâ—o Of whom that which I conceive to be most remarkable is That the year next ensuing scil 31 Hen. 6. his Father being then constituted Lieutenant of the Dutchy of Aquitane and he one of the Captains there under him as hath been already observed he was by Indenture retained to serve the King there for one quarter of a year with two Bannerets four Knights seventy three Men at Arms on Horsback and eight hundred Archers on Foot receiving for himself six shillings per diem for his two Bannerets four shillings apiece for his seven Knights two shillings for the Men at Arms twelve pence and for the Archers six pence apiece As also that he married Ioane Daughter and Coheir of Thomas Chedder of Chedder in Com. Somers Esquire Widow of Richard Stafford Esquire and that he was slain with his Father in the Battle at Castillion beforementioned Being then seised of the Mannors of Wrocwardine Cheswordine Sutton Madoc Brogton Tassley Abberbury and 〈◊〉 in Com. Salop. Moreover that he left
his Son and Heir Which Iohn taking to Wife Ida the eldest of the four Sisters and Coheirs to William de Odingsells Lord of Maxstoke and other Lands in Com. Warr. and having that Lordship of Maxstoke in her right seated himself there This Iohn before his Marriage with the said Ida resided at Aminton as his Father did being then called Iohn de Clinton junior his Uncle Iohn de Clinton of Coleâ—â—ill being then alive And in 26 Edw. 1. was in that Expedition then made into Scotland So likewise in 28 Edw. 1. Moreover in 29 Edw. 1. he served in the Parliament at Lincoln as one of the Knights for the County of Warwick And the same year had special command amongst divers other great men to attend the King at Barwick upon Twede upon the Feast day of the Nativity of S. Iohn Baptist to march into Scotland King Edward being at that time there with his Army-royal At which time as a particular badge of the King's favour by Letters Patent dated at Glascow 26 Aug. he obtained a Grant of certain Lands in that Kingdom to the value of forty pounds per Annum which were part of the Possessions of Malcolm Dromoâ—d then in Arms against King Edward Furthermore in 31 Edw. 1. he was again in the Wars of Scotland and in 34 Edw. 1. attended Prince Edward by the King's command into Ponâ—hieu After this scil in 1 Edw. 2. he had the Castle and Honour of Walingford committed to his charge but in 8 Edw. 2. departed this life leaving Issue by Ida his Wife Iohn his Son and Heir then in minority and William a younger Son who afterwards became a person of no little eminency as I shall shew by and by Which Iohn in 6 7 8 and 9 Edw. 3. was summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm and having married Margery the Daughter to Sir William Corbet of Chadsley in Com. Wigorn. Knight had Issue by her Sir Iohn de Clinton Knight his Son and Heir But the story of this Iohn and his Descendents I shall respite for a while and here take notice of William his Uncle whose great Actions and eminent Employments do sufficiently manifest that he may be very well reckoned amongst the chiefest Worthies of that age ¶ This William being a Knight in 17 Edw. 2. was sent in 1 Edw. 3. to conduct Iohn of Henault with his men at Arms into England who then landed at Dober to aid King Edward in his Scotish Wars And in 3 Edw. 3. took to Wife Iulian the Daughter and Heir of Sir Thomas de Leyburnâ— Knight Widow of Iohn Lord Hastings of Bergavenny which match was doubtless a great step to his farther honour For the next year following viz. 23. Oct. he was made Justice of Chester and within less than two months after Governour of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque-Ports Shortly after this being one of those who surprised the great Mortimer at Notingham Castle in 5 Edw. 3. he had summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm which advancement did rather increase his Piety than elate his Mind For being theâ— the King 's domestick servant and familiar having obtained his special Letters to the Pope he went to Rome to procure License from his Holiness to Found a perpetual Chantry in the Parish Church of Maxstoke for ten Priests to celebrate Divine Service there for the good estate of himself and for the health of the Souls of his Parents and all the faithful deceased Which being effected he got the like Lincense from King Edward for the amortizing certain Lands and Rents laying in Maxstoke of twenty pounds per Annum value together with the Advowson of the Church of Maxstoke for the maintenance of those Priests there to celebrate Divine Service daily for the Soul of King Edward the Third after his departure out of this life and for the Souls of his Ancestors as also for the health of his own Soul and the Soul of Iulian his Wife And about five months after setled the number of five Priests for the purposes before-mentioned In 6 Edw. 3. he obtained the King's Charter for a Fair yearly at his Mannor of Eltham in Kent on the Eve day and morrow after the Feast of S. Dionyse And in 7 Edw. 3. was constituted Lord Admiral of the Seas from the mouth of Thames Westwards Moreover the same year he was in the Scotish Wars so likewise in 9 and 10 Edw. 3. in which year he began the foundation of a goodly Monastery for Canons-regular of S. Augustine at Maxstoke before-specified which he amply endowed with fair Possessions And standing high in the King's favour was forthwith raised to the title of Earl of Huntendon as by his Charter of Creation bearing date 16 Martii 11 Edw. 3. doth appear having not only twenty pounds per Annum given him out of the issues of that County for his better support of that dignity pro tertio Donario Comitatus illius as are the words thereof given out of the issues of that Shire to be paid by the Sheriff at the Feast of Easter and Michaelmass yearly but in consideration of his former acceptable services the Grant of a thousand Marks per Annum Land to himself and the Heirs male of his body for ever As also a spâ—â—â—al Precept directed to Richard de Feriby Master of the Wardrobe to account and make satisfaction to him for his Fee and Robes due from the time that he had been retained to serve the said King as a Banneret Soon after which being sent Embassador together with the Bishop of Lincoln and Earl of Salisbury to the King of France to treat of Peace he arrived at Boloin but having advertisement there that King Edward's mind was changed and that their journey might be dangerous they bent towards Henault and there made a League with Lewes Duke of Bavaria who at that time possessed the Kingdom of Almaine without the Popes consent as also with the Count of Solers and others much to the King's advantage and in their return surprised two Flemish Shops loaden with Scots whereof they took two hundred and fifty amongst whom was the Bishop of Glascow and some Noblemens Sons Upon which League so made with the Duke of Bavaria against the King of France they undertook to pay unto him at Dort two thousand seven hundred Florens of Florence or their equivalent value in Sterling money before their return into England This Agreement being made at Colein the fifth day after the Octaves of S. Peter and Paul the Apostles and upon the last day of Iune at Frankford upon a farther Agreement with that Duke whereby he undertook to serve King Edward against all persons excepting the
make better Provision for him In 21 E. 3. this Sir Edward de Montacute was in that Expedition then made into France And in 23 E. 3. doing his Homage at Gant in Flanders had Livery of all that Purparty of those Lands which did descend to Alice his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk and Marshal of England Moreover in 29 E. 3. he was again in the Wars of France and of the Retinue to William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury Surviving her the said Alice he held by the Courtesie of England during his Life the Mannor of Wychingham and other Lands And having been summon'd to Parliament from the 16 to the 34 E. 3. inclusive died in 35 E. 3. leaving Issue Ioane the Wife of William de Vfford afterwards Earl of Suffolk his next Heir at that time xii years of age Which Ioane for her Purparty of the Lands descended to her from Alice her Mother in 36 E. 3. had an Assignation of the Castle and Mannor of Framelyngham and of the Mannors of Soham Hoo Holyslee Donyngworth Cratefeld Halvergate and Suth-Walfham in Com. Norff. Suff. with the moytie of two Pieces of Marish and Pasture in Halvergate containing nine hundred and fourscore Acres Boteler of Werington OF this Name of Boteler I come now to another family of Note some of them being Barons of this Realm as I shall shew anon the first of which being called Robert assumed the same by reason of his Office in regard he was Botler to Ranulph de Gernons Earl of Chester as appeareth by the Words of his Charter whereby he founded an Abby for Monks of the Cistercian Order at Pultune in Com. Cestr. in Anno 1158. 4 H. 2. which Abby was afterwards translated to Delâ—cres in Com. Staff Which Robert had Issue Robert But from him I have seen no more till King Iohn's time that William le Butiller was certified to hold eight Knights Fees in Com. Lanc. in Capite of the King To which William succeeded another William who in 43 H. 3. was constituted Sheriff of the County of Lancaster and Governour of the Castle there This William taking part with the Rebellious Barons of that Age made his Peace in September 49 H. 3. which was soon after the Victory at Evesham Whereupon the Sheriff of Lancashire had command to restore his Lands unto him which had been seised for that Transgression And in 5 E. 1. obtain'd the King's Charter for a Market on the Friday every Week at his Mannor of Werington in Com. Lanc. as also for a Fair yearly on the Eve Day and Morrow after the Feast of St. Andrew and five days ensuing Moreover in 13 E. 1. he obtain'd another Grant for the change of that Market there to the Wednesday and to have another Fair to continue eight days beginning on the Eve of St. Thomas the Martyr's Translation In 22 E. 1. this William upon Summons of divers Great Men to attend the King in June to advise concerning the important Affairs of the State was one of that number and thereupon had command to repair to Portsmouth upon the first of September following well fitted with Horse and Arms thence to fail with him into Gascoine Furthermore in 23 24 and 25 E. 1. he had Summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm and in 34 E. 1. was in that Expedition then made into Scotland To whom succeeded Iohn le Botelet Which Iohn had the like Summons to Parliament in 14 E. 2. In 44 E. 3. I find another Sir Iohn Boteler of Werington Knight who was in that Expedition then made into Gascoine and of the Retinue to Iohn Duke of Lancaster But farther than this in regard they never had any more Summons to Parliament and consequently stood not in the Degree of Barons of this Realm I shall not say Boteler of Ireland ANother Family there was of this Name so assumed by reason of that great Office of Butler of Ireland which some of them boâ—e These do derive their Descent from Theobald Walter and Maude his Wife Sister to the Famous Thomas Becket â—ometime Archbishop of Canterbury But forasmuch as none of them have been Barons of this Realm till of late time nor dignified with any other Title relating thereto until Sir Iames Boteler Knight Son and Heir to Iames Earl of Ormund in Ireland was created Earl of Wiltshire in 27 H. 6. I cannot properly take notice of them Scroope of Bolton THough the first Summons to Parliament of any of this Family was not till 8 E. 2. yet in regard that in 12 H. 2. upon the Aid then levied for Marrying the King's Daughter Robert de Scrupe certified his Knights Fees I have rank'd him amongst the Barons of that time who upon that occasion were required to do the like he then holding three in Com. Glouc. de veteri Feoffamento To this Robert succeeded Henry written Henry des Scrupes who in 7 Ioh. paid Lx Marks for his Relief At that time also I find mention of Simon Escrope in Com. Ebor. who gave half a Mark for Licence of Concord with the Daughter of Philip Escrope But I return to Henry This Henry in 2 H. 3. upon the Collection of the first Scutage of that King's Reign paid six Marks for those three Knights Fees which he had by descent from his Grandfather Robert and left Issue William who in 24 E. 1. obtained the Kings Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesnâ—Lands at East Boulton Little Boulton Fencotes and Yarnewike in Com. Ebor. To which William succeeded Henry who in 27 E. 1. procur'd the King's Licence for a Market every Week upon the Tuesday at his Mannor of Croste in Com. Ebor. and a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of St. Peter ad Vincula commonly called Lammas And in 2 E. 2. was constituted one of the King's Justices of his Court of Commonâ—Pleas in which Trust he continued till Octab. Trin. 10 E. 2. inclusive In 4 E. 2. he was in that Expedition then made into Scotland and in 5 E. 2. had another Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Fencotes East-Boulton Little-Boulton Fletham and Pacham in Com. Ebor. In 7 E. 2. having been employ'd into Wales upon the Kings special Service he obtain'd a third Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Donnomu Walbroun Disford and Ellerton upon Swale in Com. Ebor. And in 10 E. 2. being removed from his Office of Justice of the Common-Pleas was made Chief-Justice of the Court of King's-Bench In 11 E. 2. he procured the King's Licence for a Market every Week upon the Tuesday at his Mannor of Wendesâ—agh in Com. Ebor. and a Fair on the Eve and Day of the Holy
in 9 E. 3. had a Grant for a Market on the Friday every Week at his Mannor of Abyngton in Com. Cantabr as also for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands at Wynpole in the same County Staundon in Com. Hertf. and Chiltrinton in Com. Wiltes But all that I can farther say of this Family is That Margaret the Daughter of Giles de Bassingburne Wife of Walter the Son of Robert de Colvill had the Castle and Mannor of Beningfeld by vertue of an Entail made by Fine levied by Sir Humphrey de Bassingburne Knight viz. to himself for Life with Remainder to the said Walter and Margaret and the Issue of her Body by him Bardolf THE first of this Family of whom I have seen any mention was William Bardulf Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk in 16 H. 2. and from that time to 21 H. 2. inclusive And the next Thomas Bardulf who in 18 H. 2. upon levying the Scutage of such Barons as did not then attend the King into Ireland nor send Soldiers or Money for that Service paid xxv l. for the Scutage of those Knights Fees which formerly did belong to Raphe Hanselyn a Baron in Notinghamshire of whom I have already spoke whose Daughter and Heir called Rose he had taken to Wife This Thomas obtain'd from William Brother to King Henry the Second the Lordship of Bradewell to hold to himself and his Heirs by the Service of one Knights Fee three parts of which Lordship he gave in Marriage to his three Daughters the first married to Robert de S. Remigio the second to William Bacun the third to Baldwin de Thoâ—i To whom succeeded Doun Bardulf his Son and Heir by her the said Rose This Doun married Beatrix the Daughter and Heir to William de Warren of Wirmgay in Norfolk whereby the Barony of Wirmegay came to this Family of Bardulf and died in 11 Ioh. Which Beatrix then surviving had the Lordship of Kiskynton assigned for her Dower and gave Three thousand and one hundred Marks to the King for Livery of her Fathers Lands and a reasonable Dowrie of the Lands belonging to her Husband as also that she might not be compell'd to marry again This Doun and Beatrix left Issue William Bardulf who in 17 Ioh. had Livery of all his Lands and in 26 H. 3. amongst other of the Great Men of that time attended the King in Person in that Expedition which he then made into France and obtain'd such favour for his Services there done that of all the Debts he owed unto the Exchequer as well those which were due from William de Warren his Grandfatherâ— as those from Beatrix his Mother Fifty Marks per annum was accepted until they should be fully paid In 27 H. 3. he had Livery of the Honour of Wirmegay which during his Minority had been in the Hands of Hubert de Burgh sometime Earl of Kent And in 28 H. 3. obtain'd the King's Charter for a Market at Wyrmegay on the Munday every Week as also a Fair every year at his Lordship of Stowe upon the Day and Morrow after the Feast of the Holy Trinity In 29 H. 3. upon Collection of the Aid then levied for Marriage of the King 's eldest Daughter he paid xiv l. v. s. for the Knights Fees he thâ—n held which were xiv and a fourth part And in 38 H. 3. upon Collection of the Aid for making the King 's eldest Son Knight accounted xxviii l. x s. for the same Knights Fees but by reason he was then going to the King he had respite for part of that Sum. In which year also he obtain'd a Charter for Free-warren throughout all the Lordships and Lands whereof he was then possess'd viz. Wirmegap Westbrigg Lotenhill Watlington Thorpe Festone Sechie le Estowe Wynebodesham Dunham Welbes Kungetone another Sechie Westweniz Herdwike Middeltone Halg ... Wyneberg Inkesham Westfeld Matesâ—al Lâ—urston Lerolâ—eston and Keymestone in Norfolk Kyskintone Digeby Leâ—esâ—ngham Blokeâ—ham Amewik Latelmund Branchewell Westburg Dedinton Stebinton and Thorpe in Lincolnshire Sheleford in Com. Nott. Okebroâ— and Eleton in Com. Derb. Plumpthon Winelesâ—eld Lindeskeld Hadleg Standen Moleston Ardingeleg Pipesleye Bercamp and Flesang in Sussex In 41 H. 3. he attended the King in his Expedition into Wales And in 42 H. 3. was made Governour of Notingham-Castle So also in 47 H. 3. After which viz. in 48 H. 3. in that great Insurrection of the Barons adhering to the King he was taken Prisoner with him in that fatal Battel of Lewes and died in 4 E. 1. as it seems for then William his Son and Heir doing his Homage had Livery of all his Lands lying in the Counties of Leicester Lincoln Notingham Norfolk and Sussex the King accepting of his Relief which was Cl l. by L. l. per annum Which William being personally in that Expedition made into Wales 10 E. 1. had Scutage of all his Tenants that held of him by Military Service and about two years following obtain'd the King's Charter for a Market at his Mannor of Halluton in Leicestershire to be kept upon the Tuesday every Week with two Fairs every year the one upon the Eve Day and Morrow after the Feast of the Nativity of St. Iohn Baptist and two days following the other on the Eve Day and Morrow after the Feast of Simon and Iude and two days after And likewise a Fair at Lilâ—ey in Norfolk upon the Eve Day and Morrow and two days next following the Feast of St. Laurence the Martyr Also a Market at Wynebergh in Norfolk upon the Wednesday every Week and a Fair every year on the Eve Day and Morrow after the Feast of St. Laurence And moreover a Fair yearly at Caunâ—ele in the same County upon the Eve Day and Morrow after the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin By Iulian the Daughter and Heir of Hugh de Gurnay whom he took to Wife he left Issue a Son called Hugh who in June 22 E. 1. having Summons with other of the Great Men to attend the King with his Advice touching the weighty Affairs of the Realm accompanied him soon after into Gascoyne Upon the death of which Iulian his Mother in 23 E. 1. being xl years of age and in Gascoigne he had Livery of all the Lands of her Inheritance by the King 's special Favour in regard he was then in his Service where he had the hard fate to be taken Prisoner by the King of France at his Siege of Bisunce In 25 E. 1. he continued still in the King's Service in Gascoigne And in 28 E. 1. was in that Expedition then made into Scotland So also in 29 E. 1. In 32 E. 1. he went again into Scotland the King himself with his Army being there but
and three days after And in 9 Edw. 2. had License to make a Castle of his Mannor-House at Dunstaâ—burgh in Com. Northumbr In 10 Edw. 2. he was again in the Scotish Wars and in 11 Edw. 2. having command to raise two thousand Foot well armed out of his own Lands and Fees and to bring them to the King at Newcastle within one Moneth after the Feast of the Nativity of S. Iohn Baptist he retained by Indenture Sir Hugh Menill Knight to serve him in Peace and War for the term of his whole life viz. In the Wars of England Ireland Scotland and Wales with three Men at Arms well mounted armed and arrayed covenanting to allow him Harness for his own Body and recompence for what Arms and Horses should be lost in the War in his service As also Apparel and Saddles Livery of Hay and Oats for his Hâ—rses and the like Wages for so many Grooms as he gave to his other Bachellors And in time of Peace upon his going to Parliament or elswhere Livery of Hay and Oats for four Horses and Wages for the like number of Grooms And over and above all this an Annuity of ten marks The like Retainer had Sir Iohn de Ewre to sâ—rve him with ten Men at Arms in time of War whereof three to be Knights allowing them bouch of Court with Livery of Hay Oats Horsshooes and Nails as other Bannerets usually had And in time of Peace attending him to Parliament or other Assemblies with all his Knights in Livery to have Dyet in his Hall as also Hay Oats Horsshooes and Nails for eight and twenty Horse and Wages for as many Grooms with Livery of Wine and Candlâ—s for his Chamber And when he should come himself with one Knight then to have bouch of Court with Hay and Oats for seven Horses Wages for so many Grooms and Livery of Wine and Candles for his Chamber But the grudge still remaining betwixt the King and this Earl in 10 Edw. 2. two Cardinals were sent into England from the Pope to reconcile them Which being done the Conditions on the Kings part were soon broken whereupon Discontents more and more increased Nevertheless shortly after this viz. in 12 E. 2. Queen Eleanâ—r late Wife to King Henry the Third having formerly out of her intire affection to this Thomas and Henry his Brother her Grandsons given unto them and their Heirs a certain part of the Earldom of Province which by right of Inheritance descended to her from her Father and Mother with jurisdiction of a meer and mixt Empire and all Rights and Priviledges thereto belonging And for defect of issue by them to revert to her Heirs Kings of England he obtained a Confirmation thereof from the King bearing date the fifth day of Iune the same year But that favor did no whit qualifie those Discontents which were harbored in his Brest towards the King which more and more increasing at length viz. in 14 Edw. 2. broke out openly he then appearing the principal of those who confederated together for the destruction of such as they called Traytors to the Realm whereof the two Spensers were the cheif charging them with misleading the King to the great damage of the people and engaging themselves to live and die with each other For the cause of Iustice for that term they gave to their design against those persons In which juncture there hapning a great quarrel betwixt Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and William de Braose an eminent Baron in the Marches of Wales about a certain Territory called â—owher-Land lying in those parts Roger de Mortimer the Uncle and Roger the Nephew delt with Braose for his title thereto Iohn de Moubray also who had married the Daughter of Braose sole heir to that Land accounting his to be the better right likewise putting in his Claim But whilst they were thus in contest for it Hugh le Despenser the younger the great Favorite and powerful Man of that time taking advantage of these their differences entred upon it and excluded them both Which insolent Act so alarmed the Earl of Hereford that he presently complained thereof to this Thomas Earl of Lancaster Who thereupon drawing in divers of the Nobility to his â—ide came to Shirebuâ—ne Whence with Banners displayed he marched to S. Albans preâ—ending to reform what was amiss in the Government Where staying for three days he sent the Bishops of Ely Hereford and Chichâ—ster to the King then at London requiring that he would banish the Spensers as persons highly censured by the people for divers great misdemeanors as also to afford Letters of Indempnity to himself and all others who were parties in that Insurrection Which being denied they forthwith marched to London and there appeared so formidable that by the advice of the Queen and those Bishops the King at length assented insomuch as the Edict for their banishment was forthwith published by the Earl of Hereford in Westminster-Hall But not long after the Tide turned the other way for the next ensuing year viz. 15 Edw. 2. the King raising a powerful Army divers of this Earls Confederates fell off by reason of some displeasure which he had taken against the Lord Badlesmere and submitted Whereupon those who stood firm marched with him first to Glocester and thence to Burton upon Trent and so to his Castle at Tuâ—bury about four miles distant doing much spoil to the Countrey in their passage In which journey having with him a certain Knight called Sir Robert de Holland whom he had taken out of his Buttery and preferred to two thousand marks per annum he sent him into Lancashire to bring up Five hundred men out of those parts but instead of bringing them to him he conducted them to the King The King therefore having notice of their motion pursued them with all his power first marching down to Coventry and thence to Leichfield to which place on the morrow after S. Chads day the two Spensers came to him with all their strength which so startled this Earl That upon the sixth Ides of March he placed Foot on each side the Bridge at Burton to hinder the Kings passage over Trent By reason whereof he was constrained to ford the River at Walton about three miles above which being made known to this Earl he drew out his Men from Cutbury Castle expecting aid from the before specified Sir Robert de Holland and others who had promised their help And when he saw they failed him fled Northwards Whereupon the King coming to â—uâ—bury sealed a Commission bearing date there 11 Martii to Edmund Earl of Kent and Iohn de Warren Earl of Surrey requiring them forthwith to pursue and arrest him and all his party As also to
2 had Livery of his Lands and in 4 E. 2. was in that Expedition made into Scotland So likewise in 7 E. 2. being then of the Retinue with Bartholomew de Badlesmere And having been Summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm from 5 until 8 E. 2. inclusive departed this life in 9 E. 2. without Issue being then seised of the Mannors of Risendon in com Glouc. Eudon Burnel the Moyety of the Mannor of Ercalwe the Castle of Holgot the Mannors of Acton Burnel Condover Longedon and Town of Norton juxta Condover in com Salop. Billingford and Riston in com Norff. Sukeley in com Wigorn. Compton Daune in com Somers as also of divers other Lands and Lordships in the Counties of Northamp Warw. and Staff leaving Maud then the Wife of Iohn de Handlo but formerly of Iohn Lovel of Tishmersh in com Northam his Sister and Heir twenty four years of age and Aliva his Wife surviving Which Iohn de Handlo had thereupon Livery of all his Lands doing his Fealty excepting such as Aliva his Widdow Daughter of Hugh le Despenser held in Dower viz. the Mannors of Cundovere Eudon Burnel Acton Reynere Corfton and UUolstanton with the third part of the Mannor of Smethecote all in com Salop. and Mannor of Little Rysendon in com Glouc. And now by reason that the Title of Lord Burnel did henceforth continue to the Descendents of this Iohn de Handlou by her the said Maud it will not be improper before I proceed farther to say something in reference to him before he became her Husband I shall therefore observe that he was the Son and Heir to Iohn de Handlou and twelve years of age in 11 E. 1. at which time his Father died And that in 32 E. 1. he obtained a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Shippenball and Chadlington in Com. Oxon. Moreover that in 34 E. 1. being made a Knight by Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies with Prince Edward at the Feast of Pentecost he attended the King into Scotland in that Expedition then made thither but departed thence without leaveâ— whereupon his Lands were seised so that he was constrained to make the Queen his Friend for the obtaining his pardon Also that in 1 E. 2. he had another Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Tremeworth Uanne Crondale Eshendene and in Dre juxta Middleton in Com. Canc. and the same year was made Governor of St. Briavells-Castle and Warden of the Forest of Oene Likewise that in 4 E. 2. he was in the Wars of Scotland and that in 6 E. 2. he obtained License to make a Castle of his Mannor House at Borstall near Brehull in Com. Buck. Also that in 7 E. 2. being again in the Scotish Wars he was of the Retinue with Hugh le Despenser and in 1 E. 3. with Henry Duke of Lancaster Furthermore that in 19 E. 3. upon that great Expedition then made into France he had Summons to fit himself with Horse and Armes against the Feast of St. Laurence and to attend the King thither being then a Banneret And that having had Summons to Parliament in 1. and 16 E. 3. he departed this life in 20 E. 3. leaving Edmund de Handlo his Grandson Son of Richard de Handlo his eldest Son who died in his life time his next Heir and at that time seven years of age Which Edmund dying in his Minority upon the first day of Iune 29 E. 3. the Mannors of Chadelyngton in Cont. Oxon. the Bayliwick of the Forest of Bernewode with the Mannors of Borstall Musewelle Adyngrave Acle and Thomele in Com. Buck. as also the Inheritance of the Mannors of Colne S. Ailwin Hatherop and Wyke which Isabell the Mother of him the said Edmund held during her life came to Margaret and Elizabeth his Sisters and Heirs Which Elizabeth Married to Sir Edmund de la Pole Knight and Margaret to Gilbert Chastelein But I return This Iohn de Handlo died seised as Tenant by the curtesie of England in right of the said Maud his Wife of the Mannor of Enham militis in Com. Southt Also of the Mannor of Sparkeford with the Advouson of the Church in Com. Somers and of the Hamlet of Upâ—on and two parts of the Mannor of Chiriton with the Advouson of the Church all which after his decease descended to Iohn Lovel Son and Heir of her the said Maud by Iohn Lovel her first Husband But this Iohn de Handlo had also a Son by her called Nicholas who doing his Homage in 22 E. 3. had Livery of his Lands and by the Surname of Burnell which he assumed from his Mother in regard she was so great an Heir in 21 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into France And in 24 E. 3. and afterwards had by that appellation Summons to Parliament In 29 E. 3. this Nicholas was again in the Wars of France Likewise in 33 E. 3. And in 38 E. 3. obtained a confirmation of the Tuesday Market at Acton Burnell with the two Fairs yearly Likewise for Free-Warren in his Lordships of Condovre Langdon Belleswardine and Eudon in Com. Salop. But departed this life 19 Ian. 6. R. 2. being then seised of the Mannors of Budeford and Brome in Com. War Sucleye and Kederminster in Com. Wigorn. Cheverell magna in Com. Wiltes Rollandright in Com. Oxon the Castle of Holgot and Mannors of Wolstanston Cundovre and Welington in Com. Salop. of the Mannors of Wolverhampton and Horewode in Com. Staff Est-Wickham in Plomstede in Com. Cantii and of the Mannors of Borham Powers Stansted Monfichet called Burnels Mannor Est-Hamme West-Hamme and Lachynden in Com. Essex leaving Sir Hugh Burnell Knight his Son and Heir thirty six years of age Which Sir Hugh then doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands and afterwards viz. in 9. R. 2. having Married Ioyce the Daughter of Iohn Botetourt Grandchild and Heir to Sir Iohn Botetourt Knight performing his Fealty had Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance In 10 R. 2. this Sir Hugh was constituted Governor of the Castle of Bridg-north in Com. Salop. But in 11. R. 2. being reputed one of the Favorites of that King he was by the power of the Lords then potent with those whom they call Evil-Councellors banished the Court. Howbeit not long afterwards the King getting strength again viz in 16 R. 2. in recompence of those losses which he had sustained and Services done he had a Grant of six-pence per diem to be paid out of the Exchequer during his life After which upon the deposal of King Richard he became so popular that he was one of the Lords then sent to the Tower of London to which
every Clerk present Twelve pence To every Quirester Six pence To every Sister then present Twenty pence To every Bede-man of the said place Eight pence Further appointing that her Executors should find an honest Priest to say Mass and Pray for her Soul her Lords Soul and all Christian Soules in the Chapel where her Body should be buried for the space of seven years next after her decease and that for so doing he should have every year Twelve Marks and to say daily Placebo Dirige and Mass when so disposed And died shortly after for the Probate thereof beares date 15 Maii the ensuing year By Anne his first Wife daughter of Edmund Earl of Stafford this Iohn Duke of Exeter had issue only Henry his son and heir and by Anne his last Wife a daughter called Anne first Married to Iohn Lord Nevill son and heir to Raphe Nevill the second Earl of Westmorland of that Family by whom having no issue she took to husband Sir Iohn Nevill Knight Uncle to her former husband This Henry in 28 H. 6. in consideration of his Father's services both here and in Forrein parts though he had not at that time accomplish'd his full age had through the King 's special favour Livery of all his Castles Mannors and Lands both in England and Wales After which viz. in 33 H. 6. the Yorkists being then prevalent whether escaping from the Battel of St. Albans or for what other respect I find not having fled to Sanctuary at Westminster he was taken thence and sent to Pontfract Castle But in 36 H. 6. he made formal proof of his age it being then testified upon Oath that he was born within the Tower of London upon the Twenty seventh day of Iune in the eighth year of that King's Reign and that Constance late Countess Mareschall carried him the same day in her Armes from the Tower to 〈◊〉 â—erbergh and thence by a Barge to St. Stephen's Chappel at Westminster where he was Baptized Which proof being so made he had Livery of the Lands which Anne his Mother then deceased held during her life of his Inheritance his Homage being respited And in 38 H. 6. King Henry being again gotten into Power he appeared on his behalf in the Battel of Wakefeild where the Lancastrians had the day Whereupon in remuneration of his services he obtain'd a Grant of the Office of Constable of Fotheringhay-Castle for life which by the forfeiture of Richard Duke of York came to the Crown in which year he was retein'd by Indenture to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea for the terme of three yeares and sail'd from Sandwich to Dâ—â—tmouth to oppose the Landing of Nevill Earl of Warwick but for lack of Victuals and Money was forsaken by his Soldiers Soon after which the Tide turning by the utter overthrow of the Lancastrians at Towton-Field he escaped thence and fled with the Duke of Somerset and some others to York where the King and Queen then were and thence with them into Scotland Whereupon ensued the Deposal of King Henry and his own attainder with many others in the ensuing Parliament begun at Westminster 1 Edw. 4. from which time untill 11 E. 4. I have not seen any farther mention of him But then being again in Armes with the Lancastrians at Barnet-Field where that party was utterly overthrown fighting manfully he was sore wounded and left for dead from seven of the clock in the morning till four in the afternoon and then being brought to a house of one of his own servants called Ruthland he had a Chirurgion and was after convey'd to Sanctuary at Westminster But in 13 E. 4. was found dead in the Sea betwixt Dovor and Calais though not known how he came thither It is reported by Comines that he saw this Duke in such great distress which I presume was after Barnet-Field that he ran on foot bare-leg'd after the Duke of Burgundie's Train begging his Bread for God's sake but that he utter'd not his Name and that when he was known being the nearest of the House of Lancaster and that he had Married King Edward the Fourth's Sister he gave him a small Pension to maintain his Estate This Henry Married Anne Daughter of Richard Duke of York and Sister to King Edward the Fourth which Anne at her own sute was Divorced from him 12 th Nov. An. 1472. 12 E. 4. and having no issue surviving afterwards became the Wife of Sir Thomas St. Leger Knight for the Body to King Edward the Fourth Who surviving her in 21 E. 4. founded a perpetual Chantry of two Priests to celebrate Divine Service daily within the Chappel of St. George in Windsore-Castle for the good Estate of the same King Edward 4 th and Elizabeth his Wife then Queen of 〈◊〉 during this life and for their Soules after their departure hence As also for the good Estatâ— of Cecilie Dutchess of York then living and for the health of her Soul afterwards with the Soul of Richard late Duke of 〈◊〉 her husband Likewise for the good estate of him the said Sir Thomas and Richard Beauchamp Bishop of Salisbury during their lives in this World and for their Soules afterwards And for the Soul of the before-specified Anne late Dutchess of Eâ—eter his own Wife for whose sake he so Founded that Chantry and for all the Faithful deceased And endow'd it with the Mannor of Hamme in Com. Surr. and Midd. and Mannor of Hertyvy Waspayll in Com South with the Advouson of the Church As also with seven Messuages situate in Watlyngstâ—ete in the City of London Seventy two Acres of Land twelve Acres of Pasture twenty Acres of Wood and Nine shillings two pence Rent in Chyldingfeld and Hameldon in Com. Surr. All which were then by him so given to the Deane and Canons of that Royal-Chappel for the support of the same Chantrie Willoughby of Eresby 7 Edw. 2. OF this Family the first I find mention is Raphe de Wileghby of Wileghby near Alford in Com. Linc. whose Lands were seised as it seemes for his adherence to the Rebellious Barons about the end of King Iohn's Reign but in 1 H. 3. making his Peace he obtain'd the King's Precept to the Sheriff of that County for restitution of them This Raphe had two Sons Hugh and Robert Which Hugh by the Marriage of Frethesend one of the daughters and coheirs to William de Cokerrinton by Berta his Wife daughter and coheir of Lambert de Scotenai a great Man in Lincolnshire had for her purpartie certain Lands in Cumberworth and Chorpâ— which were of the Fee of Scotenai To this Hugh succeeded William who in 44 H. 3. upon the death of Frethesend his Mother paying Twelve Marks and an half for his relief had Livery of the
and Heads of Leopards of Gold with boughs and leaves proceeding from their Mouths Also to her Son Thomass Earl of Kent her Bed of red Camak paled with red and rays of Gold and to Iohn Holland her other Son one Bed of red Camac I now come to Edmund the elder of those Sons This Edmund was restored the Parliament the same year but died in his Minority soon after Whereupon Iohan succeeding was committed to the tuition of Margaret his Mother until he should accomplish his full age having the Mannor of Cheteicumbe in Com. Devon assigned for his maintenance This Iohn making proof of his age in 25 E. 3. had Livery of all his Lands his Mother being then also dead and granted to King Edward the Third and his Heirs the Castle and whole Lordship of Lydel as well within the Precincts of England as Scotland after the decease of Blanch the wife of Thomas Lord Wake at that time living But farther I cannot say of him then that haveing Married Elizabeth the Daughter to the Marquess of Iuliers he departed this life upon the night next ensuing the Feast of St. Stephen in 26 E. 3. being then seised of the Mannor of UUyckham Brewes with the Hundreds of UUechelstone and Lutlesfeld and Farm of the Royaltie and Market of Derteford in com Cantii of the Mannor of Caldecote in com Hunt Lechelade Barndesley Over-Sedyngton and Musardere in com Glouc. Kentone Shestebeare and Chetescombe in com Devon Allertone under Shirewode in com Nott. of the Town of Chesterfeld and Mannors of great Langeldone Shelandone UUardelowe Hulme and Ashfourd with it Hamlets in com Derb. Bretiâ—by Beseby and Gretham with Thorley a Member thereof in com Linc. UUissenden in com Rotel Somerton Kingesbury and Estham in com Somers Northeweld in com Essex of the Mannor of Laumershe and Hundred of Berdestapel with the reversion of the Mannor of Coln Wake after the death of Blanch the Widdow of Thomas Lord Wake of the Mannor of Bisheye and the Reversion of the Mannor of UUarre after the death of the said Blanch in com Hertf. of the Castle of Donyngton in com Leic. of the Mannor of Bedehampton with the Advouson of the Church in com South of the Mannor of Leyham and Kersey in com Suff. of the Mannors of Thorpel Upton and Eston in com North. of the Mannors of Purifriche Daleworth with its Member and UUocking with Sutton and Hoke Members thereof in com Surr. and of the Mannors of Cotyngham UUynetone Buttercrambe with Scrayngham a Member thereof Kyrkby-Moresheved with its Members in Farnedale Gillingmore Drauncedale and Fademere and the Mannors of Croppton Middleton and Hemelyngtone all in com Ebor. Whereupon Ioane his Sister then the Wife of Sir Thomas Holand Knight being at that time twenty four years of age was found to be his next Heir Elizabeth his Wife Daughter to the Marquess of Iuliers surviving who in 27 E. 3. had for her Dowrie an assignation of the Mannors of UUocking Purifright and Bagshot in com Surr. Bedehampton and Aulton with the Farm of the Mannors of Andevere and Basyngstoke in com South also of four pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence of the Farm of Iden in com Suss. of the Mannors of Kentone Listone Chetescombe and Shaftebere in com Devon and of the Farm due from the Abbot of Clyve Likewise of the Mannors of Somerton Cammel and Kyngsbury with the Farm of Melbury Port in com Somers and of the Mannors of Muserdere Sodyngton Bardesley and Lechelade with the Farm from the Abbot of Cirencester in com Glo. Which Elizabeth shortly after vowing Chastity was solemnly veiled a Nun by William de Edendon then Bishop of UUinchester at UUaverle in that Diocess But afterwards quitting her profession was clandestinely Married to Sir Eustace Dabrischescourt Knight in a certain Chapel of the Mansion House of Robert de Brome a Canon in the Collegiate Church of Wyngham in com Cantii without any License from the Archbishop of Canterbury by one Sir Iohn Ireland a Priest before the Sun-rising upon Michelmass-day An. 1360. 34 E. 3. For which transgression both she and her said Husband being personally convented before the same Archbishop at his Mannor House of Maghfeld upon the seventh Ides of April the Archbishop for their Pennance enjoyned that they should find a Priest to celebrate Divine Service daily in the Chapel of our Lady within the Church of Wyngham by reason that the Marriage was thus unlawfully solemnised in that Parish for them the said Sir Eustace and Elizabeth and him the said Archbishop And that the Priest should every day say over the seven Penitential Psalms with the Littany for them and all faithful Christians as also Placebo and Dirige for all the faithfull deceased Likewise that every Morning being risen from his Bed that he should say five Pater nosters and Aves Kneeling looking upon the Wounds of the Image on the Crucifix and as many every night in like sort Moreover that they the said Sir Eustace and Elizabeth should find another Priest continually residing with one of them to celebrate Divine Service for them in the same manner as the Priest at Wyngham was to do and to say the seven Penitential Psalmes Litany Placebo and Dirige as abovesaid He likewise enjoyned the said Elizabeth that every day during her whole life she should say the seven Penitential Psalmes and the fifteen gradual Psalmes with the Littany Placebo and Dirige and commendation of Souls for the quick and the dead And also appointed him the said Sir Eustace and her that the next day after any carnal Copulation had betwixt them they should competently relieve six poor people both of them that day to abstain from some dish of flesh or fish whereof they did most desire to eat And lastly that she the said Elizabeth should once every year go on foot to visit that glorious Martyr St. Thomas of Canterbury and once every week during her life take no other Food but Bread and Drink and a Mess of Pottage wearing no Smocke and specially in the absence of her Husband This Elizabeth by her Testament bearing date at Bedhampton 20 Apr. An. 1411 12 H. 4. bequeathed her Body to be buried in the Church of the Friers Minors at Winchester in the Tombe of the before specified Iohn Earl of Kent her late Husband without any wordly solemnity appointing that five Tapers each of them of five pounds weight should burn about her Corps upon her Funeral day and departed this life upon the 6 th day of Iune next ensuing Strabolgi 15. Edw 2. OF this Family the first touching whom I find mention is David de Strabolgy Earl of Athol in Scotland who by Isabell one of the Co-heirs to Richard de Chilham of Chilham Castle in Kent and Roâ—sâ— de Dovor his Wife had Issue Iohn de Strabolgie Earl of Athol Which
was descendable to the Heirs general he setled his Estate so as that both Honours might properly be supported And departing this life upon the 14 th of April An. 1587. 29 Eliz. lieth buried at Botsfordque leaving issue by Isabel his Wife Daughter of Sir Thomas Holcroft of the Uale-Royal in Com. Cestr. Knight one sole Daughter and Heir called Elizabeth Wife of Sir William Cecil Knight commonly called Lord Burghley Son and Heir apparent to Thomas Earl of Exeter by whom he had Issue William called Lord Ros who died in Italyin An. 1618 18 â—ac unmarried Which Elizabeth departed this life 11 Maii An. 1591. and lieth buried in Westminster Abby To this last Earl Edward succeeded Iohn his Brother and Heir Male who in 29 Eliz. was made Constable of Notingham-Castle and in 30 Eliz. Lieutenant of Notinghamshire And having by his Testament bearing date 23 Febr. An. 1587. 30 Eliz. bequeathed his Body to be buried at Botsford died 21 Febr. the same year leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter to Francis Charlton of Apley in Com. Salop. Esq Roger his Son and Heir Francis Sir George and Sir Oliver Maners both Knights Bridget married to Robert Tirwhit of Ketilby in Com. Linc. Esq Frances to William Lord Willoughby of Parham Elizabeth to Emanuel Lord Scrope of Bolton and Mary Of which Earl Roger the Epitaph upon his Tomb at Botsford giveth this Testimony viz. that in Aâ— 1595. 37 Eliz. he began his first travels into divers parts beyond the Seas as France Italy Grâ—seland and the Low-Countries where he continued three years Afterwards that he went voluntary the Island-Voyage and that he was Colonel of Foot in the Irish wars in An. 1598. Moreover that he was made Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire in the first year of King Iames Also that the same year he went Embassadour into Denmarke to the Christening of that Kings first Son and with the order of the Garter to the King himself To which I shall add that in 42 Eliz. he was made Constable of Nottingham-Castle and Chief Justice of the Forest of Shirewode In 1 Iac. Steward of the Mannour and Soke of Grantham and in 6 Iac. Chief Justice of Shirewode Forest. This Roger married Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to the famous Sir Philip Sidney Knight but died without Issue 26 Iunii An. 1612. 10 Iac. Leaving Francis his Brother and Heir whose memorable actions are thus set forth upon his Monument at Botsford viz. At ten years of age he began to travel An. 1598. in France Lorayne and divers parts of Italy where he was honourably received by the Princes themselves and nobly entertain'd in their Courts In his return through Germany he had like honour done him by Ferdinand Archduke of Austria at Gratz By the Emperour Mathias in his Court at Uienna By Count Swartzembourg Lieutenant of Iavarin in Hungary By Count Rossembourg at Prague in Bohemia By the Marquess of Brandenbourg the Dukes of Saxony and other German-Princes in the Court of Berlin In An. 1604. he was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Iames. In An. 1612. Lieutenant of Lincolnshire and afterwards Justice in Eire of all the Kings Forests and Chases on the North of Trent In An. 1616. he was made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter being the same year one of the Lords who attended King Iames by his Majesties special appointment in his journey to Scotland And in An. 1623. had the command of his Majesties great Ships and Pinnaces to bring Prince Charles out of Spain which service he happily performed To all these I shall add that discerning the Title of Lord Ros then claimed by William Cecill and accordingly enjoyed could not justly be made use of by himself as Heir Male by reason that Cecill was Son and Heir of Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir to Edward late Earl of Rutland who had that Title by right of descent from Elianore his Grandmother Sister and Heir to Edmund Lord Ros he procured a special Patent bearing date 22 Iulii 14 Iac. whereby in consideration that he was then possessed of the Land and Barony of Hamlake it was declared that he should therefore be accepted and called Lord Roos of Hamlake and that his Son and Heir should also enjoy the same Name and Title This Earl Francis had two Wives viz Frances Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Knevet of Charleton in Com. Wilts Knight Widow of Sir William Bevill of Kilkhampton in Com. Cornub. Knight by whom he had Issue one only Daughter and Heir called Catherine first married to George Duke of Buckingham and afterwards to Randulph Mac Donald Earl of Antrim in Ireland Secondly Cecilie Daughter to Sir Iohn Tufton of Hothfield in Com. Cantii Knight and Baronet Widow of Sir Edward Hungerford Knight by whom he had Issue two Sons Henry and Francis who both died in their childhood by Sorcery as 't was thought He died at Bishops-Stortford in Com. Hertf. upon the 17. day of December An. 1632. 8 Car. 1. and was buried at Botsford To whom succeeded in this Earldom Sir George Maners Knight his Brother and Heir Male. Which George married Frances the Daughter of Sir Edward Carey of Aldenham in Com. Hertf. Knight Sister to Henry Vicount Falkland and departing this life at his House in the Savoy in the suburbs of London 29 Martii An. 1641. 17 Car. 1. without Issue was buried at Botsford with his Ancestors So that the Title of Earl did thereupon resort to Iohn Maners Esq then Lord of the Mannour of Haddon in Com. Derb. his Principal Seat as next Heir Male viz. Son and Heir of Sir George Maners Knight Son of Iohn Maners Esq second Son to Thomas the first Earl of Rutland of this Family Which Iohn took to Wife Frances Daughter to Edward Lord Mountagu of Boughton and by her had Issue three Sons George and Edward who both died young and Iohn Lord Ros now living Which Iohn Lord Ros Married the Lady Anne Pierpont eldest Daughter to Henry Marquess of Dorchester but from her being lawfully divorc'd by Sentence of the Court-Christian and the Children which she bore disabled by Act of Parliament for inheriting any Lands or Honours from him the said Iohn or Iohn Earl of Rutland his Father as also enabled by that Act to marry again and that the Children by such other Nuptials shall inherit He next Wedded the Lady Diana Daughter to Robert Earl of Aylesbury Widdow of Sir Seamour Shirley of Stanton-Harold in Com. Leic. Baronet and surviving her took to Wife Catherine the Daughter to Baptist Vicount Campden by whom he hath Issue ... This Iohn Earl of Rutland had likewise Issue seven Daughters viz. Frances Married to Iohn Earl of Exeter Grace to Patricius Vicount Chaworth Dorothy to Anthony Lord Ashley Son
buried in the Parish Church of Turvey in the Wall next above his Father's Tomb Appointing that the Body of the Lady Elizabeth his Wife should be removed and â—aid on his right side Likewise that a Tomb of Marble with the Images of himself and the same Lady his Wife in Alablaster should be there placed in memory of them And upon the day of his Burial C. Marks distributed in Alms unto the poor of Turvey Stageden Carleton Chelington Harrolde Steventon Felmersham Radwell Lavenden Brafelde Newton Bloâ—mefelde Hardemeade Ashwode Watton and Cranfelde as also C. Marks towards the repair of the Church and Steeple of Turvey and rough-casting the Walls of the Church and for the repair of Turvey-bridg xâ— l. The Probate of which Testament bears date 1 Sept. an 1562. By Elizabeth his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Henry de Vere Lord of Drayton and Adington in Com. Northt he had Issue Iohn his Son and Heir and Dorothy a Daughter Married to Thomas Moore Esq Which Iohn in 25 H. 8. his Father then living was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Queen Anne Bolein and upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth though the Lady Iane Grey was Proclaimed Queen by direction of the whole Privy Council appeared in Arms with the first on the behalf of Queen Mary This Iohn Lord Mordam Married Ellen Courin and Heir to Sir Richard Fitz-Lewes of West Tbornton in Com. Essex Knight And by his Testament bearing date 16 Apr. 13 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Church of Turbey appointing that his Mannors and Lands called Tiptofts Pinkneys and Warleys should be assured â—o the Kings-Hall and Brasen-nose-Colledge in Oxford for the maintenance of certain Scholars to those Houses and other Deeds of Charity and that those Scholars should be successively named from time to time by his Executors and afterwards by his Heirs for â—ver The Probate of which Testament bears date 19 Oct. 14 Eliz. To him succeeded Lewes Lord Mordant his Son and Heir who is an 1572. 15 Eliz. was one of the Peers who sate in judgment upon Thomas Duke of Norfolk So likewise in 29 Eliz. upon the Queen of Scots at Fotberinghay and departing this life at his Mannor-House of Drayton 16 Iunii an 1601. 43 Eliz. was honourably buried at Turbey upon the 29 th of Iuly next following leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of Sir Artbur Darciâ— Knight Henry his Son and Heir Which Henry Married Margaret Daughter of Henry Lord Compton and by her had issue Iohn who by Letters Paâ—ents bearing date 9 Martii 3 Car. 1. was advanc'd to the dignity of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Peterborough Which Iohn Married Elizahetb sole Daughter and Heiâ— to William Howard commonly called Lord Effyngham Son and Heir to Charles Earl of Notigham by Anne Wife of the said William Daughter and sole Heir to Iohn Lord St. Iohn of Bâ—etso and by her had Issue two Sons Henry now Earl of Peterborough and Iohn and Elizabeth a Daughter Married to Thomas Son and Heir to Edward Lord Howard of Esâ—rick And departing this life I8 Iunii an 1642. was Buried at Turbey in com Bedf. Which Henry shortly after the Marriage of King Charles the Second our prefent Sovereign with the Royal Princes Catherine a Daughter of Portugal took possession of Tangier in Africa for his Majesty He Married Penelope Daughter to Bâ—rnâ—bâ—â— Earl of Thomond in Ireland and by her hath Issue the Lady Mary a Daughter I now come to Iohn second Son to Iohn Earl of Peterboroâ—gh This Iohn beaâ—ing most loyal afâ—â—ctions to the late King Charles the First in the time of his greatest distresses aâ— scil 1618. adventured his life in raising what Forces he could under the Conduct of Hâ—nry then Earl of Holand for redeeming him out of the cruel hands of those Usurpers who then kept him Prisoner in the Isle of 〈◊〉 and soon after most barbarously took away his life And since that time not ceasing to bazard himself again in order to the Restauration of our present Soverign King Charles the Second in an 1658. In consideration thereof as a mark to future Ages of his abundant Loyalty he was by Letters Patent bearing date 10 Iulii 11 Car. 2. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Mordant of â—ygate in Com. Surr. as also to the Honour of Vicount of Avalon in Com. Somerset He Married Elizabeth Daughter to Thomas Carey second Son to Robert late Earl of Monmouth by whom he had Issue four Sons Charles Henry Lewes and Osmund as also four Daughters Charlote Carey Sophia and Anne and departing this life upon the fifth day of Iune an 1675. was buried ... Arthur Plantaginet Vicount L'isle 25 H. 8. OF this Arthur natural Son to King Edward the Fourth by Elizabeth Lucie a Concubine as 't is supposed I have not seen any thing memorable till 5 H. 8. At which time being in that bold adventure with the Lord Edward Howard a younger Son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk Admiral of the English Fleet before Brest in Britanny and his Ship cast away on a blind Rock he was sent with a dispatch to the King signifying their want of Victuals The next is that in 15 H. 8. having Married Elizabeth Daughter to Edward Grey Vicount L'isle Sister and Heir to Iohn her Brother upon the surrender of that Title of Vicount L'isle which Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk then had he was advanced to the same dignity the Kings Palace of Bridewell in the City of London 26 Apr. 25 H. 8. with limitation thereof to the Heirs Male of his Body by the same Elizabeth Moreover in November an 1527. 19 H. 8. he was one of those whom King Henry then sent with Sir Thomas Wriothesley Garter principal King of Arms to 〈◊〉 at which time the Ensigns of the Garter were presented to King Francis the First And in 24 H. 8. 24 Martii constituted Lieutenant of Calais During which Trust being suspected for being privy to the design of some of his Servants for the delivery of that Garrison to the French whereupon two of them suffered Death he was sent for and Committed to the Tower But upon farther Examination his Innocency being fully manifested the King did not only give Order to release him but for his more satisfaction sent him a Diamond Ring and a gracious Message Which so over-joy'd him and dilated his Spirits that he died the night following viz. 3 Martii 33 H. 8. leaving Issue three Daughters his Heirs Bridget Married to Sir William Carden Knight Francis first to Iohn Basset of ... in Com. Devon Esq and afterwards to Thomas Monke of Potheridge in the same County Esq and Elizabeth to
at his Fathers death and having married Anne the daughter to Robert Earl of Essex by her had issue Philip his son and heir and two daughters Mary married to ... Gower of ... in Com. Ebor. and Anne to VVilliam VVolrich of ... in Com. Sussex Esquire and died 14 Eliz the said Philip being at that time seventeen years of age Which Philip took to wife Frances daughter to Henry â—arl of Cumberland and by her had issue two sons viz. Sir George Wharton Knight of the Bath who married Anne daughter to Iohn Earl of Rutland and was slain in a Duel by Sir Iames Steward Knight upon the eighth of November An. 1609. leaving no issue And Sir Thomas VVharton Knight Which Sir Thomas took to wife Philadelphia the daughter to Robert Earl of Monmouth and having issue by her two sons Philip and Thomas died in his fathers life time viz. 17 Apr. 20 Iac. and was buried at Easby near Richmund in Yorkshire This Philip had likewise issue three daughters Margaret married to Edward Lord VVotton Eleanore to VVilliam Thwaytes of Long Marston in Com. Ebor. Esquire and Frances to Sir Richard Musgrave of Edenhale in Com. Cumbr. Knight of the Bath and Baronet And departing this life upon the Twenty sixth day of March An. 1625. was buried at Healey in the County of the City of York Leaving Philip his grandson viz. eldest son to Sir Thomas who died in his life time his successor in his honor Which Philip arrived to his full age in An. 1634. and married three wives Elizabeth daughter of Sir Rouland Wandesford of Pickhay in Com. Ebor. Knight Attorney of the Court of Wards by whom he had issue one only daughter called Elizabeth married to Robert then Lord VVilloughby of Eresby now Earl of Lindsey and Lord Great Chamberlain of England Secondly Iane the daughter and heir of Arthur Goodwyn of Upper Winchendon in Com. Buck. â—squire by whom he hath had issue two sons Thomas and Goodwyn and four daughters Anne married to VVilliam Carr a Scotchman only son to VVilliam Carr Groom of the Bedchamber to King Iames. Margaret to Major Dunch of Pusey in Com. Berk. Esquire Mary to VVilliam Thomas son and heir of Edmund Thomas of Wennoe in Com. Glamorgan Esquire and Philadelphia He thirdly married Anne daughter to the said VVilliam Carr Groom of the Bedchamber to King Iames widdow of Edmund Popham Esquire by whom he hath one son called VVilliam Which Thomas son and heir apparent to this Philip Lord VVharton hath married Anne one of the two daughters and coheirs to Sir Henry Lee of Dichley in Com. Oxon. Baronet Lord Paget 4 E. 6. THe first mention I find of any bearing this name who arriv'd to the dignity of Peerage is VVilliam Paget a person naturally endowed with excellent parts as may seem by his ascent from so low a condition to those high Preferments whereunto by sundry degrees he attained being son a to ... Paget one of the Serjeants at Mace in the City of London who was born near Wednsbury in Staffordshire of mean Parentage where 〈◊〉 were some of that generation till of late years remaining so that he might well say with the Poet Et quae non fecimus ipsi Vix ea nostra voco For in 23 H. 8. by reason of his great abilities he came to be one of the Clerks of the Signet And in 32 H. 8. Clerk of the Council As also Clerk of the Privy-Seale with the Fee of Thirty pounds per annum and soon after that Clerk of the Parliament for life In all which employments he deported himself with such sedulity and prudence as that in 33 H. 8. he was sent Embassador into France and upon his return from that honorable Negotiation made one of the principal Secretaries of State for so I find him in 35 H. 8. Moreover in 36 H. 8. being then a Knight he was constituted one of the Commissioners to Treat with Mathew Earl of Lenox touching the advancement of King Henry the Eighth's Interst in Scotland whereupon l that Earl was to marry the Lady Margaret Douglas King Henry's Neice And the same year attending that King in his Expedition to Boloin was associated with the Earl of Hertford and others to Treat with the Embassadors of France in order to a general accord betwixt both Realms In 37 H. 8. he obtained a grant to himself and Iohn Mason Esquire then Secretary to the King for the French Tongue and the survivor of them of the Office of Master of the Posts with the Fee of Sixty six pounds thirteen shillings four pence per an And in 38 H. 8 was one of the Commissioners which treated of and concluded a Peace with the French Shortly after which the King lying on his Death-bed he was constituted one of his Executors and appointed one of the Council to his successor King Edward the Sixth In the second year of whose Reign he obtained a grant in Fee of that House without Temple-Barr in the City of London then called Exeter-place formerly belonging to the Bishops of that See as also of a certain parcel of ground lying within the Garden of the Middle-Temple adjoyning thereto Which House he transformed into a new Fabrick for his own habitation and called it Paget-House But long it held not that name being from after-owners called next Leicester-House and at length Essex-House The next thing which I find memorable of him is that in 4 E. 6. he was sent Embassador to the Emperor Charles the Fifth to signifie how King Edward being on the one side distressed by the Scots and on the other by the French likewise miserably rent by intestine divisions at home necessity required speedy Succors from him else that he must submit to an inconvenient Peace with France And upon the Third of December the same year being then Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter Comptroller of the Kings Houshold Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster and called by Writ to the Parliment then sitting by the name of Lord Paget of Beaudsert in Com. Staff he took his place there amongst the rest of the Peers After which upon the 19 th of Ianuary next ensuing he had his solemn creation to that honor and within three dayes following was sent with the Earl of Bedford and Sir Iohn Mason again to treat of Peace with the French Notwithstanding all which great services such enemies he had that in 5 E. 6. upon the fall of the Duke of Somerset whose ruine was effected by the contrivance of Dudley Duke of Northumberland against whom the principal charge was that he had designed the Murther of some Noblemen at Pager-House this Lord was sent to the Tower and bereav'd of his Ensignes of the Garter But Money being not a little wanting at that time whereupon several persons
until the French Wars should cease And in An. 1564. 6 Eliz. was made choice of for one of the Knights Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter In 10 Eliz. he was constituted Deputy of Ireland 7 Apr. and being there upon the Rebellion of Shan O Nele had command to march against him which he did with good success In 17 Eliz. he was again made Deputy of Ireland 5 Aug. So likewise in 18 Eliz. To this brief account I shall succinctly point at what Holingshead hath from Edmond Molineux who took particular notice of the most remarkable passages of his life He was saith he from his Infancie bred and brought up in the Princes Court even as a Companion and many times a Bedfellow with him and afterwards when Prince Edward attained the Crown was made principal Gentleman of His Privy-chamber As to his other imployments he was sent Embassador to the French King Henry the Second and at sundry times not long after again into France and sometimes into Scotland Likewise four times made Lord Justice of Ireland and thrice Deputy for that Realm In his first Deputation â—e suppressed the Rebellion of Sâ—an O Nele and set the Head of that Rebâ—â— on the top of the Castle at Dublin In the second he quelled the Insurrection of the Butlâ—rs and in the third the Commotion made by the Earl of 〈◊〉 and his sons Upon his first arrival as Deputy there he put in execution the Laws for abolishing of Coin and Liverie and devised that the remoter Provinces should be Governed by Presidents He also devised the distribution of the Country into Shires for the Currencie of Her Majesties Writs And buile the Bridge of Athlon over that great and swiâ—t River of Shâ—nor He began the Walling and Fortifying of the Town of Carricfergus in Ulster recdified the Town of Atheurie in Conaught strengthned Athlon with Gates and other Fortifications laid the Foundation of the Bridge at Caterâ—ogh made a strong Goale at Molingar and Wall'd it about with Stone for the safe custody of Rebels Theives and other Malefactors He likewise built convenient roomes in the Castle of Dublin for the preservation of the Records of that Realm which before lay neglected causing the Statutes of Ireland to be first publisht in Print And in his passage from Ludlow by Beaudley to Worcener by water taking cold after seven dayes lying sick at the Bishop's Palace there departed this life the fifth day of May An 1586. 28 Eliz. being at that time 57 years of age wanting one moneth and fifteen dayes Whence his corps being convey'd to Penshurst in Kent was there interred the Twentieth day of Iune next following But his Heart was carried back to Ludlow and there buried in the Tombe of his daughter Ambrosia in a little Oratorie of the semi-Collegiate Church there Thus farr Holigsh Having been Lord President of Wales for many years he repaired the Castle at Ludloâ—r then in great decay and erected divers new buildings therein And having married the Lady Mary eldest daughter to Iohn Duke of Northumberland who died upon the ninth of August next ensuing his decease by her had issue three sons Sir Philip Sir Robert and Sir Thomas Sidney all Knights and one surviving daughter called Mary married to Henry Earl of Pembroke Which Sir Philip after Queen Elizabeth had taken the Dutch into her Protection and sent divers Auxiliaries for their service against the Spaniard was made Governor of Flushing a chief Port of Zeland and afterwards being mortally wounded at a Battel near Zutpher in Geiderland upon the 22 th of Sept. An. 1586. 28 Eliz. died at Arnhem upon the sixteenth of October following not many moneths after his Father Whereupon his Corps being convey'd over into England were interred with great honor above the Quire in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in London with no little lamentation of all good men by reason he was a person of extraordinary merit for his great learning and other admirable parts leaving issue by Francis his wife daughter and heir to Sir Francis Walsingham Knight one sole daughter and heir called Elizabeth married to Roger Earl of Rutland Robert his brother succeeding him as next heir male Of whom that which I first find memorable of him is that in An. 1589. 31 Eliz. he was made Governor of Flushing and the Fort called Ramkyns which Queen Elizabeth then had as Cautionary-places by reason of the aid she gave to the Dutch against the Spaniard and in An. 1597. 40 Eliz. being joyn'd in command with Sir Francis Vere over those English Auxiliaries which had been sent against the Spaniard in aid of Prince Maurice of Nassau he shared in the honor of that Victory then obtain'd at Turnholt in Brabant wherein Two thousand Neopolitans and Germans with their General were slain And by Letters Patent bearing date 13 Maii 1 Iac. was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Sidney of Penshurst in Kent Upon the 24 th of Iuly the same year it being the day of the King 's and Queen's Coronation he was made Lord Chamberlain to the Queen And upon the Fourth of May 3 Iac. created Vicount L'isle On the 7 th of Iuly An. 1616. 14 Iac. he was installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter and upon the second of August 16 Iac. dignified with the Title of Earl of Leicester the Ceremony of his Creation being perform'd in the Hall of the Bishop's Palace at Salisbury This Earl married two wives first Barbara daughter and heir to Iohn Gamage of Coytie in Com. Glamorgan Esquire by whom he had issue three sons Sir William Sidney Knight who died unmarried Henry who died in his infancie and Sir Robert Sidney made Knight of the Bath at the Creation of Henry Prince of 〈◊〉 As also eight daughters Mary married to Sir Robert Wroth of Durance in Com. Mid. Knight Catherine to Sir Lewes Mansel Son to Sir Thomas Mansell of Morgan in Com. Glamorgan Knight Elizabeth died unmarried Philippa wife of Sir Iohn Hobert eldest son of Sir Henry Hobert Knight Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas Bridget and Alice died young Barbara wedded to Thomas Smith of Ostenhanger in Com. Cantii Esquire afterwards made Vicount Strangford in Ireland and Vere who died in her childhood And to his second wife ... widow of Sir Thomas Smith Knight a younger son to Customer Smith He died at Penshurst 13 Iulii An. 1626. 2 Car. 1. and was there buried Robert Sidney now Earl of Leicester hath had issue by the Lady Dorothy his wife daughter to Henry late Earl of Northumberland four sons Philip Robert Algernon and Henry and eight dâ—ughters Dorothy married to Henry Earl of Sunderland Lucie to Sir Iohn Pelham of Laughton in Com. Suss. Bar. Ann
of Warley in com Essex Knight two daughters Elizabeth married to Iohn Gostwike of Willington in com Bedf. Esquire and Dorothie to Nicholas VVadham of Meryfield in com Somers Esquire founders of Wadham-Colledge in Oxford and by Anne his second wife daughter of Sir VVilliam Browne Knight Lord Mayor of London in An. 1514. 6 H. 8 Iohn his only son and two daughters Catherine married to Iohn Talbot of Grafton in com VVigorn Esquire and Thomasine to Lodowick Grevill of Miâ—cot in com VVar. Esquire Which Iohn being Knighted in 18 Eliz. was by Letters Patent bearing date 21 Iulii 1 Iac. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the name of Lord Petre of Writtâ—e in com Essex and by Mary his wife daughter of Sir Edward VValdgrave Knight had issue three sons VVilliam Iohn and Thomas Which VVilliam succeeding him in his honor took to wife Catherine the second daughter to Edward Earl of Worcester by whom he had issue seven sons viz. Robert VVilliam Edward Iohn Thomas Henry and George and three daughters Elizabeth married to VVilliam Sheldon of Beoley in com VVigorn Esquire Mary to Iohn Lord Tenham and Catherine to Iohn Carrel son and heir to Iohn Carrel of Harting in com Suss. Esquire And departing this life at Thorndon in Com. Essex 5 Maii An. 1627. 13 Car. 1. was buried in an old Vault at Ingaritone in com Essex with his Father and Grandfather To whom succeeded Robert his eldest son who married Mary daughter to Edward Vicount Mountague and by her having issue three sons VVilliam Iohn and Thomas and two daughters Mary married to Edward son and heir to VVilliam Lord Stourton and Dorothy to Iohn Thimelby of Iâ—nham in com Linc. Esquire departed this life upon the twenty third of October An. 1637. and was buried at Ingarston Which William now Lord Petre first married Elizabeth daughter of Iohn Earl Rivers and secondly Briget daughter of Iohn Pincheon of Writtle in com Essex Esquire but as yet hath no issue Lord Harington 1 Iac. THat this Family of Harington whereof I am now to speak did stand allyed to that whose heir Female married to the Lord â—â—nvile in the time of King Henry the Sixth there is no doubt Iohn de Harington who wedded Catherine the daughter and heir to Sir Iohn Culpeper of Erton in com Râ—tl Knight being lincal heir male to Robert a younger son to Sir Robert de Harinton Knight who married Elizabeth one of the sisters and coheirs to Iohn de Multon of â—gremond in com Cumbr. which Elizabeth afterwards became the wife of Walter de Bermingham from which Iohn descended Sir Iames Harington of Eâ—ton Knight who by Lucie his wife daughter of Sir William Sidney Knight left issue three sons Iohn Henry and Iames. This last mention'd Iohn son of Iohn and Lucie being a Knight and in 1 Iac. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Harington of Exton in com Rutl. by Letters Patents bearing date 21 Iulii the same year had the tuition of the Lady Elizabeth daughter to King Iames untill her Marriage with Frederick Count Palatine of the Rhine Whereupon in the month of April An. 1613. 11 Iac. he attended her into that Country but being upon his return in August next ensuing he departed this life at UUormes in Germany leaving issue by Anne his wife daughter and sole heir to Robert Kelway Esquire surveyvor of the Court of Wards and Liveries one son called Iohn at that time surviving Keylway the eldest dying in his life time and one only daughter named Lucie Which Lucie by the death of her Brother in February next ensuing became heir to a very great fortune and wife to Edward Earl of Bedford but her profuseness was such that she wasted her own and not a little of his Estate Henry Lord Danvers Earl of Danby 1 Iac. IN 1 Iac. Hen. Daâ—vers Knight second son to Sir Iohn Danvers of Dauntesey in com Wilts Knight by Elizabeth his wife daughter and coheir to Iohn Nevill Lord Latimer being by Letters Patents bearing date 21 Iulii advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm was then also solemnly invested with the Robes pertaining to that degree at Hamptâ—n-Court and afterwards by a special Act of Parliament in 3 Iac. restored in blood as heir to his Father notwithstanding the attainder of Sir Charles Danvers Knight his elder Brother who lost his life for partaking with Robert Earl of Essex in that Insurrection by him made in 43 Eliz. In 18 Iac. this Henry was made Governor of the Isle of Garnsey for life and by Letters Patents bearing date 5 Feb. 1 Car. 1. created Earl of Danâ—y and afterwards made Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter Being founder of the the most famous Physick-Garden scituate without the East-Gate of the University of Oxford antiently a Cimeterie for the Jews in that City which he encompassed with a strong Wall of perfect Ashler-stone and a beautiful Gate the charge whereof amounted to little less then five thousand pounds he caused this Inscription to be placed above the entrance threinto Gloriâ—e Dei opt Max. Honori Caroli Regis In usum Acud Reipub. Henricus Comes Danby D. D. M. DCXXXII â— And departing this Life at Cornbury Park in Com. Oxon. 20 Ian. An. 1643. being never married was buried in the Chancel of the Parish-Church of Dauntsey abovesaid under a noâ—â—e Monument of White Marble with this Epitaph wherein the rest of his most memorable Actions are taken notice of Henry Earl of Danby second son to Sir John Danvers Knight and Dame Elizabeth daughter and coheir to John Nevil Lord Latimerâ— born at Dauntesey in the County of UUiltshire the 28th day of June An. Dom. 1573. and Baptised in this Church the first of July following being Sunday He departed this life on the Twentieth day of January An. Dom. 1643. and lyeth here Interred He was partly bred up in the Low-Country-Wars under Maurice E. of Nassaw afterwards Prince of Orange and in many other Military Actions of those times both by Sea and Land He was made a Captain in the Wars of France and there Knighted for his good service under Henry the Fourth then French King He was imployed as Lieutenant-General of the Horse and Serjeant-Major of the whole Army in Ireland under Robert Earl of Essex and Charles Baron of Montjoy in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth He was made Baron of Dauntsey and Peer of this Realm by King James the First and by him made Lord President of Munster and Governor of Garnesey By King Charles the First he was created Earl of Danby made of His Privy-Council and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter But declining more active imployments in his later time by reason of his imperfect health full of honor wounds and
Leighton Bromswould married to Henry Lord Obrien son and heir to Henry Earl of Thomond in Ireland The Lord Iohn sixth son bearing Armes for the King upon the same account received divers wounds in the Fight at Bramdene near Alford in Com. Southampt 29 Martii Anno 1644. whereof he died and was buried in Christ-Church also near to his brother And lastly the Lord Bernard being Captain of His late Majesties Horse-guards fighting valiantly in the Battel of Kineton Also at Lestithiel in Cornwall And afterwards at Newherie in Com. Berks. and Navesby in Comâ—â—orthampt was for these eminent services defign'd to the dignities and titles of Baron of Newberie and Earl of Lichfeild but before this could be accomplisht being in another Fight against the Forces so raised by those members of Parliament which hapned near the City of Chester in Febr. An. 1645. was there slain and buried in the Quire at Christchurch in Oxford upon the eleventh of March next ensuing In consideration whereof and of the singular merits of George Lord d'Aubignie his Father Charles his said son and heir was by Letters-patent bearing date at Oxford 10 Dec. 21 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of Lord Stuart of Newberie and Earl of Litchfeild And by reason that the Title of Duke of Richmund was intailed upon the beforâ—-specified Iames and the heirs-male of his body with remainder to the issue-male of his younger Brothers successively did upon the death of Iames Duke of Richmund his Uncle without issue assume that Title This Charles wedded three wives first Elizabeth daughter of Richard Rogers of Brianston in Com. Dors. Esq Secondly Margaret daughter of Laurence Banaster son and heir to Sir Robert Banaster of Passenham in Com. Buck. Knight widow of William Lewes of the Uann in Com. Glamorgan Esq and lastly Frances daughter of Walter Stuart Esquire Being also Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter he was sent Embassador into Denmark in An. 1672. 24 Car. 2. and departed this life near Elsenoure in that Kingdom upon the 12 th of December that same year without issue Whereupon his body was brought over into England and buried in the Royal Chapel of King Henry the Seventh at Westminster Hay Earl of Carlisle 13 Iac. AMongst other the Natives of Scotland who were servants to King Iamesâ— and upon his attaining the Crown of this Realm attended him hither Sir Iames Hay K t was one and therefore in An 1607. 4 Iac. having through the favour and countenance of His Majesty obtain'd Honora the sole daughter and heir to Edward Lord Denny in marriage as also a grant of the name and title of Lord Hay with precedence next to the Barons of England but no place or voice in Parliament upon the 29 th of Iune in 13 Iac. he was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Hay of Sauley in com Ebor. without any solemn Investiture being the first that ever was so created the Lawyers then declaring that the delivery of the Letters patent was sufficient without any ceremony And afterwards upon the 12 th of Iuly 14 Iac. was sent Embassador into France In March An. 1617. 15 Iac. he was made one of the Privy-Council and in November following married to his second wife Lucie the second daughter to Henry Earl of Northum-berland After which the next ensuing year scilicet 5 â—â—lii 16 Iac. he was farther honoured with the â—â—egree of Vicount by the name of Vico 〈…〉 and in May 17 Iac. sent Emb 〈◊〉 into Germany Whence he returâ—â—â— in Ianuary An. 1620. 18 Iac. at which time he made report that Frederick Count Palatine of the Rhine was Elected king of Bohemia as also how the state of affairs then stood in those parts And in April An. 1622. 20 Iac. was again sent Embassador into France In consideration therefore of these his eminent services upon the 13 th of September following he was created Earl of Carliâ—e Besides all this he likewise was Master of the great Wardrobe Gentleman of the Robes to King Iames and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter Likewise first Gentleman of the Royal Bedchamber to King Charles the First of blessed memory And departing this life at his Lodgings in Whitehall 25 Apr. An. 1636. 12 Car. 1. was buried above the Quire in St. Pauls Cathedral leaving issue one onely son called Iames surviving who succeeded him in his honors This Iames married Margaret the third daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford and died ... Octobris An 1660 without issue leaving the said Margaret surviving afterwards married to Robert Earl of Warwick and lastly to Edward Earl of Manchester Dormer Earl of Carnarvon 13 Iac. UPon that vast distribution made by King Henry the Eighth of those Lands which came to the Crown by that grand dissolution of the Monasteries in his time Sir Robert Dormer Knight in 35 of his Reign obtain'd a Grant to himself and Iane his wife in Fee of the Mannor of Wenge in Com. Buck. part of the possessions belonging to the Abby of St. Albans To which Sir Robert succeeded William made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Q. Mary who first married Mary daughter of Sir William Sidney Knight by whom he had issue one onely daughter called Ioane married to the Duke of Feria in Spain Secondly Dorothie daughter of Anthony Catesby of Whiâ—iâ—on in Com. Northampt. Esq by whom he had issue Robert his son and heir and three daughters Cathâ—rine married to Iohn Lord St. Iohn of Bletsho Mary to Anthony Vicount Mountagu and Margaret to Sir Henry Constable Knight Which Robert being a Knight in 13 Iac. was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet 10 Iunii the same year and upon the 30 th day of that moneth created a Baron of this Realm with ceremony by the Title of Lord Dormer of Wenge before-mentioned And having married Elizabeth daughter of Anthony Vicount Mountagu had issue by her three sons William his son and heir Anthony Dormer of Grovepacke in Com. Warr. Esquire and Robert Dormer of Peterley in Com. Buck. Esq As also three daughters Elizabeth married to Henry Huddleston Esq Magdalen to Sir â—â—hn Curson Knight and Catheriâ—e to Sir Iohn Carâ—â—ll Kâ—â—ght Which William took to wise the 〈◊〉 of Sir Richard Molineux of Sefton in Coâ—â— â—anc Knight and died in his life-time leaving issue Robert and one daughter called Elizabeth married to Edward Lord Herbert of Ragland afterwards Marquess of Worcester To the said Robert Lord Dormer thus surviving who departed this life ... Nov. An. 1616. 14 Iac. succeeded Robert his Grandson Which Robert by Letters-patents bearing date 2 Aug. 4 Car. 1. was advanced to the title and dignity of Vicount Ascot and Earl of Carnarvon and being a person absolutely valiant and Loyal in the
Newport alias Hatton Knight but what issue he had by her I am yet to learn Secondly Elizabeth daughter of Sir William Slingsby of Kippar in Com. Ebor. Knight Which Elizabeth brought forth a son in the life time of her husband named Robert of which son she being privately delivered he was for a long time called Robert Wright This Robert taking to wife the daughter and heir of Sir Iohn Danvers Knight one of the Murtherers of King Charles the First obtained a Patent from Oliver Cromwell then called Lord Protector to change his name to Danvers the reasons which he alledg'd for his so doing being the many disservices done to the Common-wealth by the name and Family of Villers And departing this life without any issue upon the 18 th day of February An. 1657. was buried at Charlton near Windsore in Berkshire ¶ The next is Mary his Mother daughter of Anthony Beaumont a younger son to William Beaumont of Cole-Orton in Com. Leic. Esquire as hath been already observed This noble Lady after the death of Sir George Villers her first Husband became the wife of Sir William Rayner Knight and lastly of Sir Thomas Compton Knight of the Bath a younger brother to William Earl of Northampton in whose time through the special favour of King Iames she was upon the first of Iuly 16 Iac. created Countess of Buckingham according to the example of Margaret Countess of Norfolk who soon after the advancement of Thomas Lord Moubray her grandson son of Iohn Moubray and Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir to her the said Margaret by Iohn Lord Segrave her Husband to the Title of Duke of Norfolk was made Dutchess of Norfolk in the Parliament of 21 R. 2. This noble Lady died at Whitehall 19 Apr. An. 1632. 8 Car. 1. and was buried in the Abby-Church of UUestminster in the Chapel of St. Nicholas on the South-side the Capella Regum with this Epitaph D. O. M. Ossâ— Mariae de Bellomante Comitissae Buckinghamiae è quinque potentissimorum totius Europa reguorum Regibus idque per totidem immediatos descensus â—riundus Vixit annos LXII Menses xi dies xix Hoc Mon. V. I. C. Villers Earl of Anglesey IN 21 Iac. Christopher Villers the youngest brother being at that time one of one Gentlemen of the King 's Royal Bedchamber was by Letters-patents bearing date 18 Apr. 21 Iac. advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Daventre as also to the dignity of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Anglesey He married Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Sheldon of Houby in Com. Leic. Esquire and departing this life upon the 24 th of Sept. An. 1624. was buried at ... leaving issue Charles his son and successor in that honor who married Mary daughter of Paul Vicount Banning widow of William Vicount Grandison but died without issue An. 1659. As also the Lady Anne a daughter married to Thomas Vicount Savile afterwards Earl of Sussex Holles E. of Clare 14 Iac. THis Title of Earl which had its original from the Castle and Lordship of Clare in Com. Suff. being long extinct Sir Iohn Holles of Houghton in the County of Nottingham Knight Great Grandson to Sir William Holles Knight Lord Mayor of London in An. 1540. 32 H. 8. being a person of an ample fortune in those parts and elsewhere was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm upon the ninth of Iuly 14 Iac. by the Title of Lord Houghton of Houghton and upon the second of November 22 Iac. to the dignity of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Clare He married Ann daugher to Sir Thomas Stanhope of Shelford in Com. Nott. Knight by whom he had issue six sons Iohn Deuzill Francis who died unmarried Charles William and another Charles who died young and three daughters Eleanore married to Oliver Fitz-Williams afterwards made Earl of Tireonel in Ireland Arabella to Thomas Vicount Wentworth afterwards Earl of Stafford and Elizabeth who died young and departing this life upon the fourth of October An. 1637. lyeth buried in the south Isle of St. Maries Church at Notingham Which Iohn succeeding him in his honors married Elizabeth eldest daughter and one of the coheirs to Horace Lord Vere of Tilbury by whom he had issue two sons Iohn who died in his infancy and thirteen daughters Ann married to Edward son and heir to Theophilus Earl of Lincoln Elizabeth to Wentworth Earl of Kildare in Ireland Arabella to Sir Edward Rosseter of Somerby in Com. Line Kt. Mary who died in her infancy another Mary who died unmarried Eleanore yet living Catherine and Margaret who died unmarried Susan wedded to Sir Iohn Lort of Stock-pole Court in Com. Pembr Baronet Frances who died in her Infancy Diana married to Henry Bridges son and heir to Sir Thomas Bridges of Keynsham in Com. Somers Knight Penelope to Sir Iames Langham of Cotesbroke in Com. Northampt. Knight and Baronet Dorothy and Frances who died young And departing this life upon the second day of Ianuary An. 1665. was buried near to his Father in St. Maries Church at Nottingham leaving Gilbert his only son and successor who by Grace his wife daughter to William Pierpont of Thoresby in Com. Nott. Esq second son to Robert late Earl of Kingston upon-Hull hath issue three sons Iohn William and Denzill and four daughters Elizabeth Mary Ann and Grace Lord Holles of Ifeild ¶ I Now come to Denzil Holles second son to the before-specified Iohn Earl of Clare Great-grandson to Sir William Holles of Houghton before-specified Knight by Ann his wife eldest daughter and coheir to Iohn Denzill of Denzil in Com. Cornub. Serjeant at Law This Denzill having been not a little instrumental in the happy Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second was by Letters patents bearing date at UUestminster 20 Apr. 13 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Holles of Ifeild in Com. Surr. Since which time he was imployed in several great and weighty Affaires of State first upon the seventh of Iuly An. 1663. into France as Embassador Extraordinary whence he return'd 24 Maii An. 1666. And after that to Breda as Plenepotentiary from hence to the Treaty there with the Embassadors of France Denmark and States of the Vnited Provinces He married three wives first Dorothy the sole daughter and heir to Sir Francis Ashley of Dorchester in Com. Dors. Knight one of the Serjeants at Law to our late Sovereign King Charles the First by whom he had issue four sons first Sir Francis Holles of Winterbourne St. Martin in Com. Dors. Baronet Denzil Iohn and another Denzil who all three died in their infancies Secondly Iane the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir Iohn Shirley of Isville in com Suss. Knight widow of Sir Walter Court Knight
3 Ian. 18 Iac. was Created Vicount Grandison of Lymerick in Ireland by reason of his descent from an Heir Female of that House and made Lord Deputy of that Realm Whence he return'd in 20 Iac. And by Letters Patent bearing date 21 Maii 2 Car. 1. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Tregoz of Highworth in Com. Wilts He Married Iohn the Daughter and Heir to Henry Roydon of Batterâ—ey in Com. Surr. Esq Widdow of William Holcroft and departing this life without Issue 30 Dec. an 1630. 6 Car. 1. being then seventy years of age was buried in the Chancel there Dudley Lord Carlton Vicount Dorchester 2 Car. 1. THis Dudley Carlton Son of Anthony Carlton of Baldwin Brightwell in Com. Oxon. Esq and there born 10 Martii an 1573. 16 Eliz. was Knighted by King Iames at Winâ—â—or ... Iunii an 1610. 8 Iac. And afterwards being Vice-Chamberlain to King Charles the First was imploy'd Embassador First to â—enice next to the Duke of Saboy and advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm 22 Maii 2 Car. 1. by the name of Lord Carlton of Iâ—â—bercourt in Com. Surr. The next year following he accompanied Sir William Seagar Knight then Garter principal King of Arms unto Henry Prince of Aurange with the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter And upon the 25 th of Iuly 4 Car. 1. was Created i Vicount Dorchester of Dorchester in Com. Oxon. Also upon the 18 th of December Constituted one of the King 's Principal Secretaries of State He Married two Wives First Anne Daughter and Coheir of George Gerard second Son to Sir William Gerard of Dorney in Com. Buck. Knight by whom he had Issue Henry who died in his Infancy Secondly Anne Daughter of Sir Henry Glemham of Glemham in Com. Suff. Knight Widdow of Paul Vicount Banning and departing this life at his House in Westminster 15 Febr. an 1631. 7 Car. 1. was buried in St. Pauls Chapel within the Abby Church there where there is a noble Monument erected to his memory leaving his Lady great with Child Which Child being afterwards born a Daughter and called Frances died young Tufton Earl of Thanet 2 Car. 1. THat this Family of Tufton originally assuming its surname from a place long since written Toketon but of later Ages Tufton in the Parish of Northjam in Com. Suss. which to this day is possest by the principal branch thereof hath been of great Antiquity in those parts appeareth by sundry old Evidences whereof some be without date Likewise that they were Lords of Syleham in the Parish of Raynham in Kent and other Lands of good value both in that County and Sussex as also Benefactors to the Hospital of St. Bartholmew at Rye by the gift of certain Lands in Ewehurst thereto Of which was Roger de Toketon who in 30 E. 1. Married Iulian the Sister of Sir Iohn Campain Knight From whom deâ—cended Iohn Tufton of Hothfeild in Com. Cantii Esq Sheriff of that County in 4 Eliz. and departing this life in the ninth year of that Queens Reign was buried at Hothâ—eild leaving Issue by Mary his Wife Daughter to Sir Iohn Baker of Sittinghurst in the same County Knight Iohn his Son and Heir and one Daughter called Cecelie Married to Sir Thomas Saundes Knight Which Iohn underwent the Sheriffalty for that County of Kent in 18 Eliz. And being a person of great worth receiv'd the honour of Knighthood by King Iames upon the eleventh of May in the first year of his Reign as also the dignity of Baronet upon the first erection of that degree viz. 19 Iunii 9 Iac. This Sir Iohn Tufton Married two Wives First Olympia the Daughter and Heir to Christopher Blower of Raynham Esq by whom he had Issue three Daughters Anne Married to Francis Tresham of Ruâ—hton in Com. Northt Esq Elizabeth who died young and Margaret Wedded to Sir Thomas Carill of Shipley in Com. Suss. Knight To his second Wife he Married Christian one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Humphry Brown Knight one of the Justices of the Court of Commonâ—Pleas on whom he begot these six Sons viz. Nicholas afterwards Earl of 〈◊〉 Iohn Sir Humphrey Tufton of the Mote near Maidstâ—r Knight and Baronet Richard Sir William Tufton Baronet and Thomas Likewise four Daughters Cecilie first Married to Sir Edward Hungerford Knight afterwards to Francis Earl of Rutland Mary to Sir Henry Constable of Burton Constable in Com. Ebor. Knight afterwards Vicount Dunbar in Scotland Anne and Elizabeth who both died young And departing this life upon the second day of April An. 1624. 22 Iac. lyeth buried in the Parish Church at Hothfeild To whom succeeded Nicholas his Son and Heir which Nicholas having been Knighted at New-Castle upon Tine 13 Apr. an 1603. King Iames coming then first into England in consideration of his great merits was by Letters Patents bearing date the first of November 2 Car. 1. advanc'd to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Tufton of Tufton in Sussex and upon the fifth of August 4 Car. 1. Created Earl of Thanet an Isle in Kent This Nicholas took to Wife the Lady Frances Daughter to Thomas Earl of Exeter and by her had Issue four Sons William who died in his Childhood Iohn who afterwards succeeded him in his Honours Nicholas and Cecill and nine Daughters Elizabeth Married to Sir Edward Dering of Surrendenâ— Dering in Com. Cantii Knight and Baâ—onet Frances who died Unmarried Dorothie Wife of Sir Raphe Ashton of ... in Com. Lanc. Knight Mary Married to Sir Edward Bishop of Parham in Com. Suss. Knight Anne and Alice who died young Diana Wife of Robert Curson Son and Heir to Sir Iohn Curson of Water â—irye in Com. Oxon. Knight Cecelie who dieâ—â— Unmarried and Christian Wedded to Milward Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Milward of 〈◊〉 in Com. Derb. Knight He departed this life upon the last day of Iune an 1632. 8 Car. 1. and was buried in the Parish Church of Raynham before-mention'd To him succeeded Iohn his eldest surviving Son who Married Margaret the eldest of the two Daughters and Coheirs to Richard late Earl of Dorset by Anne his Wife Daughter and sole Heir to George Earl of Cumberland and by her had Issue six Sons viz. Nicholas Iohn Richard Thomas Sackvile and George who serving in the Wars of the Count-Palatine of the Rhene died of a wound which he there received As also six Daughters Anne who died young Margaret Married to George now Lord Coventrie Frances to Henry Drax of Boston in Com. Linc. Esq Cecilie to Christopher now Lord Hatton Mary to William Son and Heir to Sir William Walter of Saresden in Com. Oxon.
1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Piâ—rpont of Holme Pierpont in Com. Nott. and Vicounâ— Nâ—wark and upon the 25 th of Iuly the next ensuing year was Created Earl of Kingston upon Null This Robert giving many testimonies of his Loyalty to his late Majesty King Charles the First upon the very beginning of the late great Rebellion had thereupon first Commission to raise a Regiment of twelve hundred Foot for his service and soon after that was Constituted Lieutenant General of all his Forces within the Counties of Lincoln Rutland Huntington Cambridge and Norfolk But upon the assault of Eaynesborough in Com. Linc. by the Parliamentâ—Forces fortun'd to be there taken Prisoner 30 Iulii an 1643. which being discern'd by those of the King's party then near at hand they stoutly endeavoured his rescue but with ill success for he lost his life therein by the casual shot of a Bullet against those who were carrying him away by Barge towards Hull This noble Earl left Issue by Gertrude his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Henry Talbot third Son to George Earl of Shrewsbury five Sons Henry who succeeded him in his Honours William Pierpont of â—horesby in Com. Nott. Francis Pierpont of Notingham As also Gervase and George And two Daughters Frances who died in his life time and Elizabeth Which Henry most loyally attending the said King Charles the First in his Garrison at Oxford and sundry other places in the late perillous and troublesome times being one of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Council was in respect thereof and other his great Merits by Letters Patent bearing date 25 Martii in the twentieth year of his Reign raised to an higher degree of Honour by the Title of Marquess of Dorchester in Com. Dors. He first Married Cecelie Daughter to Paul Vicount Banning and by her had Issue two Daughters the Lady Anne and Lady Grace And afterwards the Lady Katherine Daughter to Iames late Earl of Derby by whom he had Issue one Son called Henry who died in his Infancy ¶ Of the other Sons to the before-specified Earl William Pierpont of â—horesby the second Married Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir Thomas Harris of â—onge-Castle in Com. Salop. Baronet by whom he hath had Issue five Sons 1. Robert who Married Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir Iohn Evelyn of Dene in Com. Wilts Knight and died in his life time leaving Issue Robert a Son and a Daughter called Gertrude 2. Henry who died unmarried William who died in his Infancy George and Gervase and five Daughters Frances Married to Henry Earl of Ogle Son and Heir to William Duke of Newcastle Eleanore and Margaret who died in their Infancy Grace Wedded to Gilbert now Earl of Clare and Gertrude to George Vicount Halifax Lord Hervey of Kidbroke 3 Car. 1. IN an 1619. 17 Iac. Sir William Hervey of Kidbroke in Com. Cantii Knight descended from an antient Family of that name which were possessors of â—hirley in Com. Bedf. was advanced to the degree of a Baronet upon the one and thirtieth day of May the same year with remainder to William his Son and the Hâ—irs Male of his Body also shortly after that to the dignity of Lord Hervey of Rosse in the County of Wexford in Ireland And lastly by reason of his eminent services at home and abroad both in the times of King Iames and King Charles the First as well in Council as in the Wars and other Foreign Expeditions was created a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Hâ—rvey of Kidbroke with the like remainder as abovesaid as by certain Letters Patents bearing date 7 Febr. 3 Car. 1. appeareth This William Lord Hervey married two Wives first Mary Daughter of Anthony Vicount Mountagâ— Widow of Henry Earl of Southampton but by her had no Issue Secondly Cordellia Daughter and Coheir to Brian Anslow of Lewsham in Com. Cantii Esq by whom he had Issue three Sons William slain in the German-Wars as also Iohn and Henry who died young and two Daughters Elizabeth married to Iohn Hervey of Ickworth in Com. Suff. Esq now Treasurer to her Majesty Queen Catherine and Helen who died unmarried and departed this life ... Iunii an 1642. Vicount Bayning 3 Car. 1. UPon the 24 th of Sept. an 1612. 10 Iac. Paul Bayning of Bentley parva in Com. Essex Esq Son to Paul Bayning Sheriff of London in an 1593. 35 Eliz. was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet and upon the 27 th of February 3 Car. 1. to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Baron Bayning of Horkesâ—ey in Com. Essex as also on the eighth of March next following to that of Vicount Bayning of Sudbury in Com. Suff. This Paul married Anne Daughter to Sir Henry Glemham of Glemham in Com. Suff. Knight and dying at his own House in Mark-lane within the City of London 29 Iulii an 1629 5 Car. 1. was buried in the Church of St. Olave Hartstreet London leaving Issue Paul his Son and Heir thirteen years of age and four Daughters Cecilie Married to Henry Vicount Newarke eldest Son to Robert Earl of Kingston Anne to Henry Murray one of the Grooms of the Bed-chamber to King Charles the First afterwards created Vicountess Banning of Foxley by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 17 Martii 26 Car. 2. Mary first to William Vicount Grandison afterwards to Christopher Earl of Anglesey and Elizabeth to Francis Lord Dacres Which Paul married Penelope sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Naunton Knight Master of the Court of Wards and Liveries and by her having Issue one Daughter named Anne died at Bentley-Hall in Essex 11 Iunii 1638. leaving her the said Penelope great with child of another born after his death and called Penelope Which Anne afterwards became the Wife to Aubrey Earl of Oxford and Penelope of Iohn Herbert the youngest Son to Philip late Earl of Pâ—mbroke and Montgâ—mery Lord Maynard 3 Car. 1. IN 3. Car. 1. Sir William Maynard Knight Son and Heir to Henry Maynard of Estonâ— parvâ— in Com. Essex by Susan his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Thomas Pearson Esq Usher of the Court of Star-Chamber having first been dignified with the title of Baronet 29 Iunii an 1611. 9 Iac. next with that of Lord Maynard of Wickbow in Ireland by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster 30 Maii 18 Iac. an scil 1620 in consideration of his farther merits was by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster upon the fourteenth day of March in the third year of King Charles the First advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim in Com. Essex otherwise called Little Easton This William married two Wives First the Lady Frances Daughter to William Cavendish the first Earl of
To them that knew him deere For whom his Lady and loving Wife This Tomb hath builded here Obiit 17 Nov. 1571. Leaving Issue three Sons Rouland Thomas and William Which Rouland was well provided for at Longborow in Gloucester-shire and thereabouts by Sir Rouland Hill his Godfather But Thomas and William were both seaâ—ed in Warwickâ—shire the one at Stoneley upon the ruines of a large Monastery of the Cistercian Order and the other at Newnham Regis a fair Lordship belonging to the Canons of Keniâ—worth before the fatal dissolution of that Religious House Which William being afterwards a Knight had Issue Francis his Son and Heir made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Iames who married Mary the Daughter of Thomas Lord Ellesmere Lord Chancellour of England and by her had Issue Francis his Son and Heir created Baronet 24 December 16 Iac. and having afterwards married Audrey the eldest Daughter of Iohn Lord Butler of Bramfeild in Com. Herâ—f by Elizabeth his Wife Sâ—ster to George Duke of Buckingham Widow of Sir Francis Anderson Knight second Son of Sir Edmund Anderson Knight sometime Lord Chief Jâ—â—tice of the Court of Common-Pleas was raised to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Dunsmore 31 Iulii in the fourth year of King Charles the Firâ—â—s â—â—ign After which manifesting his Loâ—aâ—y to that King in the time of the laâ—â— grand dâ—fection when his Majesty became expâ—â—â—d to excessive distresses he was made Captain of the Band of Pensioners in An. 1643. and by Letters Patâ—nts bearing date at Oxford 3 Iunii in the â—wenâ—ieth year of his reign in conâ—ideration of his especiâ—l merits in those troublesome and perillous times advanced to the degree and title of Earl of Chichester with lâ—mitation of that honour to the Heirs Male of his Body and for default of such Issue to Thomas then Earl of Southampton and to the Heirs Male of his Body begotten on Elizabeth his Wife eldest Daughter of him the said Franâ—iâ—â— By the before specified Audrey his 〈◊〉 he had only Issue two Daughters his Heirs viz. the said Elizabeth Wife of the befoâ—e specified Thomas Earl of Southampâ—on and Mary married to George Villers Vicount Grandâ—son an Irish Honour and departing this life upon the xxi day of December being St. Thomas-day an 1653. was buried at Newnham before mentioned Lord Leigh of Stoneley OF this Family also was Sir Thomas Leigh of Stoneley Knight viz. second Son to Sir Thomas Leigh Knight Lord Mayor of Lâ—ndon in 1 Eliz. as hath been already observed Which Sir Thomas upon the 29 th of Iune 9 Iac. was honoured with the title of Baronet then being the time of the erection of that Order And having married Katherine the Daughter of Sir Iohn Spenser of Wormleightâ—n in the same County Knight had Isâ—ue by her Sir Iohn Leigh Knight whom he survived and departing this life ... Febr. 1 Car. 1. left Thomas his Grandson viz. Son of Sir Iohn Leigh his Son formerly deceased his next Heir Which Thomas having been dignified with Knighthood by King Iames married Mary one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Sir Thomas Egerton Knight eldest Son to Thomas Lord Ellesmere Lord Chancellor of England and firmly adhering to the late King Charles the First of blessed memory in the late rebellious times was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm upon the first of Iuly in the nineteenth year of his reign by the title of Lord Leigh of Stoneley This Thomas had Issue by her the said Mary his Wife four Sons Thomas Charles Ferdinand who died unmarried and Christopher and three Daughters which survived him Elizabeth married to Iohn Vicount Tracie of Rathcule in Ireland Vere to Sir Iustinian Isham of Lamport in Com. Northt Baronet and Vrsula to Sir William Bromely of Baginton in Com. Warw. Knight of the Bath And departing this life upon the twenty second day of February an 1671. 23 Car. 2. was buried in a certain Vault made on the South Side of the Chancel of the Parochial Church at Stonely before mentioned his eldest Son Sir Thomas who was Knighted by King Charles the First at Stoneley 22 Aug. an 1642. being deceased in his life time Which Sir Thomas married twice First Anne Daughter and sole Heir to Richard Brigham of Lambeth in Com. Surr. Esq by whom he had Issue one Daughter called Anne who died young Afterwards Iane Daughter of Patrick Fitz. Maurice Baron of Kerrey in Ireland by whom he had Issue Thomas his only Son now Lord Leigh and three Daughters Honora married to Sir William Egerton Knight second Son to Iohn Earl of Bridgwater Mary and Iane. Lord Butler of Bramfeild 4 Car. 1. IN an 1619. 17 Iac. Sir Iohn Butler of Hatâ—eild Woodhall in Com. Hertf. Knight being the chief Branch of an antient Family of that name in those parts was by Letters Patent bearing date 12. Apr. created a Baronet And by other Letters Patent dated 20 Sept. 4 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Buâ—ler of Bramfeild in Com. Hertf. This Iohn took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter to Sir George Villers of Blokesby in Com. Leic. Knight Sister to George Dâ—ke of Buckinghâ—m and by her had Issue six Sons Iohn Henry Philip Francis and another Iohn who died all of them unmarried and William As also six Daughters Audrâ—y first married to Sir Francis Anderson Knight and secondly to Sir Francis Leigh of Newâ—ham Regis in the County of Warwick Baronet afterwards created Lord Dunsmore and Earl of Chichester Ellen to Sir Iohn Drake of Aâ—â—e in Com. Devon Knight Iane to Iames Earl of Marlborough Lord Treasurer of England Olive to Eâ—dymiâ—n Porter one of the Grooms of the Bâ—dchamber to King Charles the First Mary to Edward Lord Hâ—ward of Escrick and Anne first to Mâ—untjoy Blount Earl of Newport but since of Thomas Earl of Portland And departing this life at his Lodgings in the Parish of St. Martins in the Field within the Liberties of Wâ—stminster 27 Maii an 1637. 13 Car. 1. was buried at Higâ—am Gobyon in Com. Bedf. To whom succeeded William his only surviving Son who died unmarried Edward Lord Littleton 16 Car. 1. THis Edward Son and Heir to Sir Edward Littleton of Henley in Com. Salop Knight being a sedulous Student of the Laws in the Inner Temple London became so great a Proficient therein as that in an 1632. 8 Car. 1. he was made choice of for the Autumn-Reader in that Honourable Society and in the tenth year of that Kings Reign 17 October constituted the Kings Solliciâ—or-General After which upon the sixth of Iune next ensuing he received the honour of Knighthood at White-Hall Growing likewise more and more in esteem for his Knowledge upon the 27 th of Ianuary 15 Car. 1. he had the Office of Lord Chief Justice of the Court of
Coheirs to Thomas late Earl of Southampton but diâ—d without Issue 2. Iohn who Married Mary Daughter and Heir to Humphrey Browne of Greene-Castle in Com. Caermarthen Esq 3. Altham And six Daughters whereof Frances and Althamia are now living the rest died young To his third Wife the Lady Alice Daughter to Iohn late Earl of Bridgwater but by her hath no Issue Smith Lord Carington 19 Car. 1. THis Family do derive themselves from Sir Michael Carington Knight Standard-Bearer to King Riâ—hard the First in the Holy-land From whom descended Iohn Carington Which Iohn about the beginning of King Henry the Fourth's Reign having stoutly adhered to the then deposed King was constrain'd to quit the Realm and after some time of abode in Foreign parts to change his name to this of Smith From whom descended Iohn Smith Esq who being the Lord Treasurers Remembrancer in the Exchequer was in 31 H. 8. constituted the second Baron in that Court And by the Marriage of Anne Daughter and Hâ—ir to Iohn Harwell of Wotton in Com. Warr. Esq much increas'd his Estate From whom by lineal succession was Sir Charles Smith Knight Who manifested his Fidelity to the late King Charles the First in the times of his great distresses by divers conâ—iderable aids In consideration whereof he was by Letters Patents bearing date 31 Oct. in the nineteenth year of his Reign advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Carington of â—oâ—ton and upon the fourth day of November following to the dignity of a Vicount by the Title of Vicount Carington of Barrefore within the Province of Connaght in Ireland This Charles Lord Carington took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Iohn Carrill of South Harting in Com. Suss. Knight and by her had Issue four Sons Francis Carrill Iohn and Charles and five Daughters 1. Mary Married to Sir George Wiâ—â—our of Huddington in Com. Wigorn. Knight 2. Lucie who died unmarried 3. Anne 4. Margaret the Wife of Sir Francis Hâ—â—gate of Huddleston in Com. Ebor. Baronet And 5. another Mary who died unmarried And having occasion to Travel into France lodging at Pontoise was there barbarously murthered by one of his own Servants upon the one and twentieth day of February an 1664. for lucre of such money and Jewels as he then had at that place and lâ—eth Interred in the Church there with a fair Tomb of Marble erected to his memory To whom succeeded Francis his Son and Heir Which Francis Married Iuliana the Daughter of Sir Thomas Wâ—lmesley of Dunkenhalgh in Com. Lanâ— Knight and by her hath had Issue Charles who died in his Infancy Lord Widdrington 19 Car. 1. AMongst other the true hearted Royalists which in the times of the late grand defection manifested their Loyalâ—y to our late Sovereign King Charles the Firâ—â— of blessed memory Sir William Widdrington of Widdrington-Castle in Com. Northumb. Knight and Baronet was not the least who being the principal branch of a most antient and worthy Family long flourishing in that Northern-Tract raised a considerable power for his Majesties Service under the Conduct of the Right Honourable William then Earl but afterwards Marquess and Duke of Newcastle wherewith he had his share in the honour of those Victories obtain'd by that great General at â—â—dcasâ—er Yarum Seacroâ—t â—ankerfley Leedes Halifax Rotheram 〈◊〉 Chesterfeild Gaynsborough and Lincoln but chiefly at Bradford in Com. Ebor. against those numerous forces which through the influence of certain predominant members of the late unhappy Long Parliament were then most rebelliously imployed against their Lawful Sovereign In consideration whereof he was â—y Letters Patent bearing date 10 Nov. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Widdrington of Blantâ—ey in Com. Linc. Continuing likewise in Arms till all was lost he suffered in the general ruine which thereupon befell all the Kings good Subjects And after that joining with the most noble Iames Earl of Derby in the month of Augâ—â—t an 1651. to make way for the safe passage of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second with â—is Army oâ—t of Scotland then marching towards Worcester being encountred by numerous Forces sent by Cromwell under the Command of Colonel Lilbâ—rne lost his life in a sharp Skirmish near Wiggaâ— in Lancashire leaving Issue by Mary his Wife Daughter and sole Heir to Sir Anthony Thorold of Blankney Knight seven Sons viz. William Henry Ephâ—aim Edward Raphe Anthony and Roger And two Daughters Mary Mâ—rried to ... Crane of Wood-Rysing in Com. Norâ—â— Esq and Iane to Sir Charles Stanley Knight of the Bath Son to Sir Robert Stanley Knight a younger Son to William late Eâ—rl of Derby To whom succeeded in his honour William his Son and Heir Which William Married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Sir Peregrine Bertâ— of Eveden in Com. Linc. Knight a younger Son to Robert late Earl of Lindsey and by her hath Issue ... Prince Rupert Earl of Holderness and Duke of Cumberland 19 Car. 1. UPon that grand Defection which hapned here in an 1642. As the loyalty of many eminent Subjects was then most clearly put to the test no less were the cordial well-wishes to the late King Charles of blessed memory of his nearest kindred and chief Allies Amongst which none did more highly manifest their sense of his Sufferings than his two Royal Nephews Prince Rupert and Prince Mâ—urice younger Sons to the Illustrious Frederick late Count Palaâ—ine of the Rhene by that Excellent Princess Elizabeth his only Sister Who having from their youth been train'd up in military Exercises and therein by their eminent Services in the German-Wars deservedly gain'd the reputation of right valiant and expert Commanders most seasonably repaired to Him in order to his most necessary assistance and defence Prince Rupert being made General of his Horse and Prince Maurice Commander of some Forces in the West In which military imployments their courage and conduct became so conspicuous in sundry fierce encounters against that Rebellious generation then in Arms in most parts of this Realm as rendred them formidable to their greatest Enemies In consideration whereof and to the end that posterity might discern the sense which his Majesty then had of their known merits having first made choice of Prince Rupert into the Society of the most noble Order of the Garter he did by his Letters Patent bearing date at Oxford 19 Ianuarii in the nineteenth year of his Reign make him a free Denizen and upon the twenty fourth day of the same month advance him to the dignity of a Peer of this Realm by the title of Earl of Holdernesse and Duke of Cumberland After which this Heroick General advenâ—ured himself in many other bloody Battles till all was lost Whereupon being forced to retire into Foreign parts he most happily returned upon the joyfull Restoration of our present Soveraign King Charles
the Second whom he hath ever since with great affection and no less fidelity serv'd not only in Council but in Action as by his most couragious and prudent conduct of the whole English-Fleet in that dreadful Sea fight against the Dutch in an 1672. is very well known Lord Ward 19 Car. 1. GReat being the distresses of our late Soveraign King Charles the first of blessed memory by reason of that unparallelled defection in an 1642. so that he had little wherewith to reward or encourage such Loyal persons who in the times of those unhappy troubles stood firm and faithful to him other than by conferring on them certain Titles of dignity and honour Amongst these Humble the Son and Heir of William Ward a wealthy Goldsmith in London and Jeweller to the Queen descended from an anâ—ient Family of that name in Norfolk meriting much for his seasonable supplies at that time brought to his Majesty having married Frances the Neece and Heir to Edward Lord Dâ—â—ley was in consideration thereof first made a Knight at Oxford 24 Iunii an 1643. 19 Car. 1. and shortly after advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Ward of Bermingham in Com. War as by that â—ings Letters Patent bearing date at Oxford the 23 of March next ensuing appeareth By which noble Lady he had Issue two Sons Edward and William and three Daughters Honora married to William Dilke of Maxstoke-Castle in Com. War Esq Frances to Sir William Noel of Kirby in Com. Leic. Baronet and Theodâ—sia to Sir Thomas Brerâ—ton of Hanford in Com. Cestr. Bâ—ronet And departing this life upon the fourth day of October an 1670. was buried at Hymley in Com. Staff where he then had his chief residence Which Edward succeeding in his honour married Frances Daughter to Sir William Brerâ—ton late of Hâ—nâ—ord Bâ—ronet Sister and at length Coheir to the said Sir Thomas and by her hath had Issue three Sons Iohn William and Ferdinando and two Daughters Cathâ—rine and Humblâ—tta Patric Earl of Brainford 20 Car. 1. THough in the times of the late unhappy â—roubles which had their rise from the Scoâ—s the generality of that Nation were Actors or Abeâ—â—ors in that rebellious Invasion of this Realâ— made in the year 1642. yet were there some who most loyally manifested their sincere affections to their native Soveraign by adhering to him with great fidelity throughout the whole course of these desâ—â—â—ctive Wars Of which number the right noble Patric Earl of Forth was one who from his youth having been trained â—p in the Wars of Sweden Dâ—nmarâ— Russiâ— Liâ—oniâ— Liâ—huaniâ— Poland 〈◊〉 and Germany in which he gained no little skill and honour seeing his Soveraign and these Realms in great danger of ruine by those intestine broyles most freâ—ly reâ—orted to his service First in Scotland and afterwards here where by his prudent conduct in those sharp encounters at Edge-Hill Brainford and Newbery performing the part of an expert and valiant Commander he was made General of that King Army and in farther consideration of his eminent services by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 27 Maii 20 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of an Earl by the title of Earl of Brainford in the County of Middlesex This Earl died at Dundee in Scotland in an 1651. and was there buried leaving no other Issue than the Lady Iane a Daughter at that time surviving who is married to Iames Lord Forrester a Baron of that Realm Lord Colepeper 20 Car. 1. THat this Family hath for many past ages flourisht with great esteem in the Counties of Kent and Sussex I need not here stand to give instance and therefore shall descend to Sir Iohn Colepeper Knight the principal branch thereof who being a person of great abilities and perfectly Loyal to our late Soveraign King Charles the first of blessed memory was by him first constituted Chancellor of the Exchequer afterwards Master of the Rolls and one of his Majesties Privy Council And not forsaking him in the time of his great distresses and troubles adventured his life courageously on his behalf in the Battells of â—ineton Newbery and divers other sharp encounters In consideration whereof he was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 21 October in the twentieth year of his reign advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Colepeper of â—hâ—resway in Com. Linc. And after the loss of all attending our present Soveraign King Charles the Second during the greatest part of his abode beyond-Sea being also one of the Lords of his Privy Council departed this life shortly after his Majesties most happy restoration viz. upon the eleventh day of Iuly an 1660. and was buried at Hollingburne in Kent He married two Wives first Philippa Daughter of ... Snelling of ... in Com. ... Esq by whom he had Issue one Son called Alexander who took to Wife Catherine the Daughter and Heir to Sir Edward Ford of Harting in Com. Suss. Knight but died without issue in his Fathers life time and Philippa a Daughter married to Sir Thomaâ— Herlakenden of Wood-Church in Com. Cantii Esq His second Wife was Iudith Daughter to Sir Thomas Colepeper of Hollingburne in Com. Cantii Knight by whom he had Issue four Sons Thomas Iohn Cheney and Francis who died in an 1662. unmarried Also three Daughters Elizabeth married to Iames Hamilton Esqque Iudith and Philippa Which Thomas succeeding him in his Honour married Margaret the youngest Daughter and Coheir to le Seigneur Iean de Hesse of the noble Family of Hesse in the Land of Berghen near Collen in Germany by whom he hath Issue one Daughter called Catherine Lord Astley of Reading 20 Car. 1. AS to the antiquity of this Family having already in the first Volume of this work so fully discoursed there needeth nothing to be farther said than that Sir Iacob Astley Knight Son of Isaac Astley of Melton Constable in Com. Norf. Esqque of whom I am now to speak did lineally descend from Raphe de Astley a younger Son to Thomas Lord Astley of Astley in Com. War by Edith his Wife Sister and Coheir to Robert Constable sometime of Melton above mentioned This Sir Iacob having been long â—rain'd up in the discipline of War and undergone divers Military Commands in the service of Grave Maurice and his Brother Henry both Princes of Aurange not only in that great Battel of Newport and eminent Siege of Ostend but many other places was further imployed in the like kind by Christiern the fourth King of Denmark as also by the famous Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden and in all these acquired no little honour After which upon the late grand defection here in an 1642. resorting to King Charles the First of blessed memory he served him with great fidelity and courage in the Battels of â—ineton Brainford Newberie Lestithiell and several other sharp encounters being then Major General of his Majesties Royal
of his Testament should receive the same for the space of five years after his decease out of the Issues and Revenues of the Lordship of Bolingbroke in Com. Linc. Which Lewes having been Naturalized by Act of Parliament in the Seventeenth year of His Majesties Reign and being Captain of the Guards to his Royal Highness the Duke of York did not only undergo that trust with great fidelity and care but in farther token of his high affection personally attended him in that perillous and bloody Sea-fight with the Dutch which happened in the month of Iune An. 1665. wherein he behaved himself with wonderful magnanimity and exemplary courage In consideration therefore of these his eminent Services he was by Letters-patent bearing date at Westminster upon the nineteenth day of Ianuary in the Twenty fourth year of His Majesties Reign raised to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Duras of Holdenby in the County of Northampton and to the heirs male of his body as also to have place in all Parliaments and other Great Councils amongst the rest of the Barons of this Kingdom And having since that time married Mary one of the two daughters of Sir George Soâ—des of Lees-Court in Com. Cantii Knight of the Bath upon the advancement of the said Sir George to the Titles and Dignities of Baron of Throwley Vicount Sondes of Lees-Court and Earl of Feversham all in Kent had the reversion of those Honors after the life of the same Sir George Sondes granted to him and to the heirs male of his body as by his Majesties Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the eighth day of April in the Twenty eighth year of His Reign appeareth Osburne Vicount Latimer and Earl of Danby 25 Car. 2. AMongst others whose great deserts have inclined his Majesty to confer on them sundry eminent Titles of Honor Sir Thomas Osburne of Kiveton in com â—bor Baronet is not the least Which Sir Thomas being son and heir to Sir Edward Osburne Baronet Vice-President of His late Majesties Council for the Northern parts of this Realm and Lieutenant-General of those Forces which were raised there for His defence upon the first breaking forth of the late Grand Rebellion by Anne his wife daughter of Thomas Walmesley of Dunkenhalgh in com Lanc. Esquire by Elianore his wife daughter of Sir Iohn Danvers of Dantsey in com Wilts Knight by Elizabeth his wife the eldest of the four daughters and coheirs of Iohn Nevil late Lord Latimer faithfully cooperating with other of His Majesties most Loyal Subjects in order to His Joyful Restauration and since that time in sundry sorts constantly applying himself to his Service with all fidelity and diligence First as Treasurer of the Navy and next as a Privy-Counâ—â—llor being also by reason thereof created Vicount â—umâ—laine in Scotland and Lord High Treasurer of England was afterwards in testimony of His Majesties gracious esteem of his prudent and faithful deportment in these and all other his great and special Trusts by Letters patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the fifteenth day of August in the Twenty fifth year of His Reign advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of â—iveton as also of Vicount by the Title of Vicount Latimer and to the heirs male of his body And by other Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the twenty seventh day of Iune in the Twenty sixth year of His said Majesties Reign to the Title of Earl of Danby and to the heirs-male of his Body He married the Lady Bridget one of the daughters of Mountagu late Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England and by her hath had issue two sons Edward commonly called Lord Latimer who married Elizabeth the daughter of Simon Benet of Beachampton in com Buck. Esquire and Peâ—egrine created Vicount Dumblain upon his Fathers surrender of his Patent of that Honor. As also six daughters 1. The Lady Anne married to Robert Coke of Holkham in com Norff. Esquire Great Grandson and heir to Sir Edward Coke sometime Chief Justice of the Court of King's-Bench 2. The Lady Bridget 3. The Lady Catherine married to Iames son and heir apparent of Iames Herbert a younger son to Philip late Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery 4. The Lady Martha 5. The Lady Sophia now wife of Edward son and heir apparent of Sir Edward Baynton Knight of the Bath and 6. Elizabeth who died young Lovisa Dutchess of Portsmouth 25 Car. 2. OF such Honourable Women whom His Majesty hath deservedly raised to high Titles of Honour Lovisa de Querovalle a Noble Lady of French Extraction is the second in number Who being an attendant on the most Illustrious Henâ—ietta late Dutchess of Orleans the King 's Royal Sister and coming with her into England since His Majesties most Happy Restauration was advanced to the state and degree of a Baroness of this Realm by the Title of Baroness of Petersfeild in the County of Southampton and likewise to the dignity and honor of a Dutchess by the Title of Dutchess of Portsmouth to enjoy during her natural life as by His Majesties Letters-patents bearing date at Westminster upon the nineteenth day of August in the Twenty fifth year of His Reign appearth Paston Vicount Yarmouth 25 Car. 2. AMongst others whose undoubted Loyalty to the King did alwayes excite them to express it in the greatest and most opportune times of Tryal I come to Sir Robert â—aston of Paston in the County of Norfolk Baronet a person of a very antient and Worshipful Family in those parts who in the utmost of dangers by reason of the potenâ—y of the late Cruel Regicides ceased not to hazard both life and fortune in whatsoever he could effect either by supply to His Majesties necessities or furtheâ—ance to His Happy Restauration In consideration therefore of these his most acceptable Services he was by Letters-patent bearing date at Wesâ—minster upon the nineteenth day of August in the Twenty fifth year of His Majesties Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Paston of Paston in the same County of Norfolk as also to the dignity of a Vicount by the Title of Vicount Yarmouth and to the heirs male of his body He married Rebecca the second daughter to Sir Iasper Clayton Knight Citizen of London by whom he hath had issue six sons William Robert Iasper Iohn and Edmund which died young and Thomas As also four daughters Margaret married to Hieronimo Alberto di Conti a German Mary Catherine who died young and Elizabeth Which William his eldest son hath taken to wife the Lady Charlotte Fitz-Roy one of the Natural daughters of our present Sovereign Susan Baroness Belassyse of Osgodby 26 Car. 2. THis Susan being one of the daughters and coheiâ—rs to Sir William Airmin of Osgodby in com Linc.