afterwards to ... Steward and ... Wife of Sir William Felton Knight and died 26 Iulii Anno 1614. This Iohn took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Edward Nevill Lord Bârgavenny and had Issue by her two Sons Henry and Philip but died in his Father's Life-time Which Henry was by King Charles the First upon the twenty âixth of March in the third year of his Reign created Earl of Stamford in Com. Linc. And departing this Life at Bradgate in âom Leic. 21 Aug. Anno 1673. was buried in the Chappel there with his Ancestors He had Issue by Anne his Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William Earl of Exeter four Sons viz. Thomas Anchitel Iohn and Leoâârd and five Daughters viz. Elizabeth Wife of George Lord De la Mer Diana of Robert Earl of Aylesbury and Ione as also Anne and Mary who both died unmarried Which Thomas died in the Life-time of his Father leaving Issue by Dorothy his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Edward Earl of Bathe Thomas now Earl of Stanford and two Daughters viz. Elizabeth married to ... Benson of Charton in Com. Northampt. Esq and Anne Grey Vicount L'isle I Lastly come to Edward second Son to Sir Edward Grey Knight and Lord Ferrers of Groby in Right of Elizabeth his Wife This Edward in 14 E. 4. was by Indenture retain'd to serve the King in his Dutchy of Normandy and Realm of France for one whole year with seven Spears and fifty Archers And having married Elizabeth the Sister and Heir of Thomas Talâot Viscount L'isle was in 15 E. 4. created Baron L'ysle and afterwards scil 28 Iunii 1 R. 3. made Viscount L'isle In 4 H. 7. he was with others constituted a Commissioner for chusing Archers in the County of Warwick for the Relief of the Dutchy of Britanny and by his last Will and Testament bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the New Chappel of our Lady begun by himself to be built in the College at Astley where the Body of Elizabeth his late Wife lay Interred By which Elizabeth he left Issue one Son called Iohn and three Daughters viz. Anne Wife of Iohn Willughby Elizabeth first married to Edmund Dudley of the Privy-Chamber to King Henry the Seventh and afterwards to Arthur Plantaginet natural Son to King Edward the Fourth thirdly Muriel Wife of Henry Stafford Earl of Wiltshire And died in 7 H. 7. as appeareth by the Probate of his Testament But he had another Wife called Iane whom by his Testament he appointed to cause certain Lands to be amortized to endow and find a Priest perpetually to sing in the Chappel before-mentioned for his Soul and the Soul of his late Wife Elizabeth as also for the Soul of the said Iane and all Christian-Souls Which Iane by her Testament bearing date 8 Aug. Anno 1500. 15 H. 7. bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of St. Michael in Cornhill within the City of London in the Tomb where the Body of Robert Drope her late Husband lay And ordain'd that her Executors should cause two Tapers of Wax both weighing x l. daily to burn at the same Tomb during Divine Service in the Quire there in Honour of our Lord God and our Blessed Lady for the space of one whole year immediately ensuing the time of her Decease And xxxii Torches every one of the weight of xx l. to burn at her Exâquies and Funeral Service She also appointed That her Executors should provide three hundred Shirts and Smocks for poor Folk the one half for Men the other for Women And moreover That they should find two honest and virtuous Priests to fing their Masses and other Divine Service the one of them by the space of three years in the Chappel at Astley where her Lord and late Husband lay buried and the other by the space of five years in the Chappel of our Lady and St. Katherine within the Church of St. Michael aforesaid And lastly she willed That they should cause to be made and set up on the high Rode-loft in the said Church of St. Michaell two Escocheons the one of them with the Arms of her right Noble Lord and Husband the Vicount L'isle and her own Arms joyntly and the other of the Arms of her Right Worshipful Husband Robert Drope and her own joyntly to the intent that their Souls by reason thereof might the rather be there remembred and prayed for But I return to Iohn Son to the said Edward This Iohn married Muriel one of the Daughters of Thomas Duke of Norfolk and by his Testament bearing date 6 Sept. Anno 1504. 20 H. 7. bequeath'd his Body to be buried where it should please the Lord Treasurer viz. Thomas Duke of Norfolk his Wifes Father and the said Lady Meryell his own Wife and died the same year leaving Issue onely one Daughter called Elizabeth Which Muriell afterwards married to Sir Thomas Knevit Knight and died in 4 H. 8. Of this Elizabeth it appears That she married or was designed to be married unto Sir Charles Brandon Knight by reason whereof in 5 H. 8. he had the Title of Viscount L'isle granted to him and to the Heirs-male of her Body to be begotten by him But not consenting thereto when she came of years as it seems that Patent of Creation was cancelled and she afterwards taking to Husband Henry Courtney Earl of Devon died without Issue Grey of Rotherfeild I Come now to Robert de Grey a younger Son to the first Henry de Grey to whom King Iohn as hath been already observed gave the Mannor of Thurrok in Essex This Robert had by the gift of his Brother Walter de Grey Archbishop of Yorke a great part of the Lordship of Rutheresfeld how called Rotherfeld in Com. Oxon. with the Advowson of the Church and left Issue Walter to whom the same Archbishop extended his Bounty in a more ample measure viz. by the Grant of all his Lands in Eilesford in Kent Bristhelmeston in Com. Suss. with Herdewyke and Coges in Com. Oxon. which he the said Archbishop had from Ioane the Daughter and Coheir of Robert de Arsik and from Thomas de Haya and Alexandra his Wife Sister to the said Ioane together with all those Lands which Sibylla de Crevequer Mother to them both held in Dower in Coges of their Inheritance and whatsoever else descended to them from Robert de Arsik their Father And likewise the Residue of the Lordship of Rotherfeld with the Lordships of Baggerigge Cornewelle and Leye This Walter died in 52 H. 3. Whereupon Robert his Son and Heir doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands Which Robert having married Avice the Daughter of William de St. Lice departed this Life in 23 E. 1. being then seised of the moytie of the Mannorâ of Ketelwelle and of the Mannor of Upton in
married Ioane Daughter and Heir of ... de la Pole Niece and Heir also to Iohn Lord Cobbam Which Sir Reginald left Issue by her Ioane his Daughter and Heir married to Thomas Broke in her Right Lord Cobbam From the same Iohn likewise descended Gerard Braibroke Esq who took to Wife Alianor the Daughter and Coheir of Almaric de St. Amand and had Issue by her three Daughters who became his Heirs viz. Elizabeth married to William Beauchamp afterward Lord St. Amand Maud to Iohn Babington who died without Issue and Alianore Martin THe first of this Family of whom I find mention is Martin de Tours a Norman who making a conquest of the Territorry of Kemeys in Com. Pembr began the Foundation of a Monastery for Benedictine Monks at S. Dogmaels within the Precincts thereof and annexed it as a Cell to the Abby of Tyrone in France which Monastery Robert his Son endowed with Lands in the time of King Henry the First This Robert likewise with Maud Peverel his Wife gave half a yard Land in Burton to the Canons of Plimpton in Com. Devon As also Lands in divers other places On the Monks of Stanley in Com. Wiltes he bestowed the Church of Blachdon and on the Monks of Lewes in Com. Suss. half a Ferling of Land in his Mannor of Cumbe Quit-claiming to them all his title to the Chappel of Cumbe and left issue William his Son and Heir who married the Daughter of Rhese ap Griffin From whom through the instigation of Griffin his Son he received great injuries for by Force and Arms and contrary to his solemn Oath and Promise he took from him his Castle at Lanhever in Kemeys For which oppressive dealing Rhese was afterwards punished with great afflictions from his own Sons who took him prisoner and shut him up in the same Castle In 16 Hen. 2. this William was sent with the Abbot of S. Augustines in Canterbury and sundry other persons of note as Justices Itinerant into the Counties of Kent Surrey Middlesex Berks Oxon Buck and Bedford as others were into the rest of the Shires of this Realm to make Inquisition touching the behavior of all Sheriffs Bailiffs and other Officers likewise of all Archbishops Bishops Abbots Priors Earls Barons Vavasors Knights Citizens and Burgesses as also of their Stewards and Officers what and how much any of them had exacted since that Kings going into Normandy out of any of their Lands and upon sundry other matters And in 33 Hen. 2 having not personally attended the King in his expedition of Galwey in Ireland paid Scutage for all his Tenants in the County of Devon who held of him by Military service But in 6 Rich. 1. upon collection of the Scutage then levied for the Kings Redemption had a special discharge from paying any thing at all To him succeeded William his Son and Heir who upon his Fathers death in 11 Ioh. gave three hundred marks for Livery of his Lands and died in 17 Ioh. as it seems the Wardship of Nicholas his Son and Heir being then granted to Falk de Breant and afterwards in 9 H. 3. to Henry de Trublevill Which Henry in 13 Hen. 3. upon collection of the Scutage of Kery answered for ten Knights Fees and an half of his Inheritance This Nicholas by the marriage of Maud Daughter of Guy de Brien and Eve his Wife Daughter and Heir to Henry de Tracy became Lord of Barnstaple and other large possessions in the County of Devon In 29 Hen. 3. he received command to assist the Earl of Glocester and other the Barons Marchers against the Welsh And in 31 Edw. 1. obtained License for a Market every week upon the Saturday at his Mannor of South Mouton as also for a Fair yearly upon the Eve and Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin and three days following Likewise in 44 Hen. 3. for a Market every week upon the Tuesday at West Lidesford in Com. Somers And for a Fair there yearly upon the Eve Day and Morrow of S. Peter ad Vincula This Nicholas had issue another Nicholas who died in his life time and he William who upon the death of Nicholas his Grandfather in 10 Edw. 1. doing his homage had Livery of all his Lands in the County of Devon as also of the Mannors of Lidesford and Blakeden in Com. Somers And in 14 Edw. 1. paid an hundred pounds for his releif In 22 Edw. 1. this William obtained License for a Fair yearly at Merwood in Com. Devon upon the Eve Day and Morrow of S. Michael the Archangel as also for Free Warren in all his Lordships of Dertington Cumbe Martin Holme Kingston Langacre Beare Merwood and Raddon in Com. Devon and West Ludesford in Com. Somers In 26 Edw. 1. he was in that expedition then made into Scotland So likewise in 32 Edw. 1. And in 2 Edw. 2. upon the death of Maud the Wife of Geffrey de Camvile doing his homage had Livery of the Lands whereof she died seised In 8 Edw. 2. he had Summons amongst others to be at Newcastle upon Tine upon the Festival of our Ladies Assumption well fitted with Horse and Arms to restrain the Incursions of the Scots He married Eleanor the Daughter of William de Moâun and having been summoned to Parliament from 23 Edw. 1. till 18 Edw. 2. inclusive departed this life the same year leaving William his Son and Heir Which William doing his homage soon after had Livery of his Lands but died the next ensuing year being then seised of the whole Territory of Kemeys before mentioned which he held of the King in Capite by the fourth part of one Knights Fee wherein he had the Castle and Town of Newport Likewise of the Mannors of Barnstaple Dertington Langacre Raddon Kingston Tauâoke Frome Mymid Tracy Ilford-Cumbe Bovy Tracy South Moulton Warkleigh Haldesworth Kilmington Cumbe Martin the fifth part of the Mannor of Torston the Hamlets of Morthlien and Takebeare with certain Lands in Mymtd S. George all in Com. Devon Also of the Mannor of Blakedon two parts of the Mannor of Lidesford and two parts of the Hamlet of Staunton in Com. Somers Leaving Eleanor his Sister then married to William de Columbers forty years of age and Iames the Son of Nicholas de Audley by Ioane his other Sister at that time fourteen years of age his next Heirs Heron. ABout the beginning of King Iohns time Iordan Hairun had a Barony in Northumberland which he held by the service of one Knights Fee as his Ancestors had done from the time of King Henry the First who Enfeoffed them thereof This Iordan in 13 Ioh. upon collection of the
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 âac 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 Grâseland 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
So also in 45. E. 3. And likewise in 46 and 50 Edw. 3. In 47. E. 3. he was again in the Warrs of France with Iohn Duke of Lancaster And in 51 E. 3. was made Shiriff of Cumberland and Governor of the Castle of Carlisle So also in 1 Ric 2. being then also constituted one of the Wardens of the East and West Marches towards Scotland In 3 Ric. 2. he was again made one of the Wardens of the West-Marches So also in 4 R. 2. and 5 R. 2. and likewise of the East-Marches from the great Road leading to the Sea from Newcastle upon Tine excepting the Towns and Castles of Alnewike and Weâkeworâh as also Governor of the Castle aâ ãâã In 7 Ric. 2. he was again constituted one of the Wardens of the West-Marches And in 8 Ric. 2. being then a Baneret was reteined by Indenture to serve the King in his Scottish Warrs for forty dayes as also again constituted one of the Wardens of the West-Marches Which Command he had likewise in 9 R. 2. Moreover he had summons to all the Parliaments from 31 E. 3. until 12 R. 2. inclusive and upon the thirteenth of Iuly 13 Ric. 2. departed this life being then seised of the Mannor of Brugge Solers in Comitat. Heref. of the Castle and Mannor of Skypton in âravene the Forest of Berden the Chase of Holden the Town of Sylesdon with the Hamlets of Swarthowe and Brontweyt the Town of Skybeden the Mannor of Malthy and the Advowson of Bolton-Priory in Com. Ebor. Likewise of the Mannors of Hert and Hertilpole with the Towns of Elwyke Stranton and Brerton in Com Northumb. of the third part of the Mannor of Skelton with Alanby parcel thereof in Comit. Cumbr. of the Castle and Mannor of Appelby the Castle of Burgh the Mannors of Langeton and Wynton the Castle of Pendragon and Mannor of Kyngs-Meburne the Castle of Burgham and Wood of Qwynfell the Mannors of Cabergh Herteleye Musgrave Magna Murtone Mulgrave Parva Crosseby Gerard Souleby Helbeck Ascome Warthe-Coope the moity of the Mannor of Wateby the Mannors of Overtone and Sandford Helton Bacon Askeby-Wyenderwayth Askeby Cotesford Askeby parva Crossby Rundewyth Naceby Smerdale Heppe Bampton Patrick Bampton Candale Helton Fletham Clifeton the third part of the Mannor of Burgham the Mannors of Duston Brampton Bolton Yanewithe ânokalsock Clibburne Talboys Colbye Hoffe Ormeshed New-Bigging Milneburne Kirkeby Thore Crakanthorpe Louther Meburne Clibburne Herny Burton Merton and Querton with the Office of Shriffalty of Westmorland leaving Thomas his Son and Heir then twenty six years of age And two Daughters viz. Mary married to Sir Philip Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse in Com. Ebor. Knight and Margaret to Sir Iohn Melton Knight Contemporary with this last mentioned Roger was Iohn de Clifford his Brother as I Ghess who in 33 Edw. 3. was in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne And in 44 Ed 3. again in the Warrs of France and of the retinue of Sir Robert Knolles Knight being then called Iohn de Clifford de Ewyas In 51 Edw. 3. upon testimony of divers of the English Peers in Parliament of the singular valor of this Iohn then a Knight and of his special services in the Warrs of France the King at the instance of those Peers and of the whole Commons of England then assembled in Parliament pardoned him the murther of Iohn de Coupland About this time there was likewise another Knight of this Family called Sir Thomas de Clifford a younger Brother as I think of this last mentioned Iohn which Sir Thomas in 43 E. 3. was of the retinue of William de Windsore in the Warrs of Ireland And in 3 R. 2. was in that Expedition then made into Britanny being of the retinue with Thomas de Percy In 7 Ric. 2. this Sir Thomas was reteined to serve the King in his Warrs in the Marches of Scotland having divers of the Kings Tenants at Peâreth in Cumberland under his Command in that service and did by Indenture covenant with Sir Iohn Lowther of Louther in Com. Westmorl Knight touching the Government of Thomas Clifford his Son and Heir and his men as well in Warr as Peace ¶ But I return to Thomas Son and Heir to the before-mentioned Roger. This Thomas was before his Fathers death much excercised in military affairs for in 8 R. 2. being then a Knight of the Kings Chamber he was constituted Governor of the Castle of Carlisle for life and in 9 Ric. 2. joyned with Ralph Son to the Lord Nevill in the custody of the same Castle and City In 10 Ric. 2 he obtained leave of the King to practise himself in all feats of Armes as well on foot as on Horseback in any place within the Marches of Scotland betwixt the twenty eighth of Ianuary and Easter following And having so done he challenged a famous Knight of France called Sire Bursigande the eldest Son of the Sire de Bursigande to try his skill in sundry feats of Armes particularly expressed in a Letter sent to him under his Seal Moreover having obtained leave to perform his devoir therein he procured the King to send an Herauld called Northampton into France for transacting of that affair and in May following went first to Calais and thence farther to manifest his skill and Valour in those Tournaments and other feats of Armes whereunto he had chalenged Sire Bursigande But this Thomas being in favor with King Richard was amongst others in 12 R. 2. through the prevalency of Thomas Duke of Gloucester and other great men expelled the Court. Howbeit in 13 Ric. 2. doing his Homage he had Livery of his Lands and in that year having received a Chalenge from the French to exercise certain feats of Armes was prohibited by the King to do ought therein without the special leave of Henry Earl of Northumberland This Gallant man had Summons to the several Parliaments held in 13 14 and 15 R. 2. but died in the flower of his youth viz. 18 Aug. 15 Ric. 2. leaving issue by Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Lord Rosse of Hamlake Iohn his Son and Heir then scarce three years of age as also a Daughter called Maude who became the second Wife to Richard Earl of Cambridge and afterwards of Iohn Nevill Lord Latimer This last mentioned Thomas had two younger Brothers viz. Sir William Clifford Knight who in 5 Hen. 4. was Governor of the Town of Barwicke upon Twede and married Anne one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Thomas Lord Bardolfe in whose right he had the Mannor of Byrling in Suâsex and divers other Lands part of the possessions of the same Lord Bardolf Which Sir William died in 6 Hen. 5. without issue leaving Iohn Lord Clifford his Cousin
Botolph without Algate This Thomas Lord d'Arcy had Summons to the Parliaments of 1 6 21 Hen. 8. Of his Descendants all that I shall observe is That George his eldest Son being restored in Blood with the title of Lord d'Arcy to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body in 2 Edw. 6. by his Testament bequeathed his Body to be buried iâ the Quire at Bempton near to his Wife appointing that a convenient Tomb should be made and set over them both according to his estate and degree Also that to Agnes Fairfax his Daughter he gave a hundred marks as also his best wrought Silk Carpet bordered with Crimson Velvet which she made To Mary his Daughter a hundred marks to his Daughter Dawney his best Cup and to Elizabeth Clare and Mary his other Daughters certain Anââal Rents out of part of his Lands for divers years And that he died 28 August 4 5 Phil. Ma. Moreover that from him descended Iohn Lord d'Arcy of Aston in the West Riding of Yorkshire who departed this life without Issue-male ... Iuly An. 1635. 11 Car. 1. as the Descent hereunto annexed doth shew Furthermore that Sir Arthur d'Arcy Knight second Son to the said Lord Thomas in 25 Hen. 8. upon Information given to the King that the Emperor Charles the Fifth had threatned War against England and treated secretly with Iames the Fourth King of Scotland for his aid therein was upon expiration of the then five years Truce permitted to enter the Borders and to forage that Countrey which he did burning divers Towns and carrying away much booty as also that the same year in September following he was made Captain of the Isle of Iersey and in 5 Edw. 6. Lieutenant of the Tower of London And that having married Mary Daughter and Coheir to Sir Nicholas Carew of Bedington in Com. Surr. Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter he died ... April 3 Eliz. and was buried in the Church of S. Botolph without Algate before mentioned And lastly That his Grandson Sir Conyers d'Arây of Hornby Castle in Com. Ebor. Knight being the principal Male-branch then remaining of this ancient and noble Family Henry the eldest Son leaving issue one only Daughter setting forth by his Petition to King Charles the First in that Parliament begun at Westminster 3 Novemb. An. 1640. That after the Attainder of Thomas Lord d'Arcy his Great Grand-father in 29 Hen. 8. Sir George d'Arcy Knight eldest Son to the said Thomas being restored in Blood by King Edward the Sixth obtained a Grant of the title and dignity of Lord d'Arcy to himself and the heirs-male of his Body and that by the death of Iohn Lord d'Arcy late of Aston in Com. Ebor. without Issue-male in the eleventh of His Reign the title and dignity of Lord d'Arcy was utterly extinct did humbly desire That being Grandchild and Heir-male to the before specified Sir Arthur d'Arcy Knight and likewise Son and Heir of Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir of Iohn Lord Conyers Lineal-heir to Margery Daughter and Coheir to Philip Lord d'Arcy Son of Iohn Lord d'Arcy one of the Barons of this Realm in the time of King Henry the Fourth His Majesty would be pleased to declare restore and confirm to him the said Sir Conyers d'Arcy and to the Heirs-male of his Body the stile title and dignity of Lord d'Arcy with such place preeminence and precedency as the said Iohn Lord d'Arcy had and by right from his Ancestors then enjoyed Whereunto His said Majesty graciously condiscending He did by His Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 10 August in the Seventeenth year of His Reign declare restore and confirm unto him the said Sir Conyers d'Arcy Knight and to the Heirs-male of his Body lawfully begotten the stile title and dignity of Lord d'Arcy so enjoyed by his Ancestor Iohn Lord d'Arcy as aforesaid whereupon he had Summons to Parliament accordingly Marmion IN the time of the Norman Conqueror Robert Marmion having by the gift of that King the Castle of Tamwortâ ãâã Com. Warr. with the Territory adjacent thence expelled those Nuns he found there unto a place called Oldbury about four miles distant After which within the compass of a Twelvemoneth as it is said making a costly entertainment at Tamworth Castle for some of his Friends amongst which was Sir Walter de Somervile Lord of Whichover in Com. Staff his sworn Brother it hapned That as he lay in his Bed S. Edith appeared to him in the habit of a veiled Nun with a Crosier in her hand and advertised him That if he did not restore the Abby of Polesworth which lay within the Territories belonging to his Castle of Tamworth unto her Successors he should have an evil death and go to Hell And that he might be the more sensible of this her admonition she smote him on the side with the point of her Crosier and so vanished away Moreover that by this stroke being much wounded he cryed out so loud that his Friends in the House arose and finding him extreamly tormented with the pain of his wound advised him to confess himself to a Priest and vow to restore them to their former possession Furthermore that having so done his pain ceased and that in accomplishment of his vow accompanied with Sir Walter de Somervile and the rest he forthwith rode to Oldbury and craving pardon of the Nuns for the injury done brought them back to Polesworth desiring That himself and his friend Sir Walter de Somervile might be reputed their Patrons and have burial for themselves and their heirs in the Abby viz. The Marmions in the Chapter-house and the Somerviles in the Cloyster However some circumstances in this story may seem fabulous the substance of it is certainly true for it expresly appeareth by the very words of his Charter that he gave to Osanna the Prioress Ad Religionem instaurandam Sanctimonialium ibi Ecclesiam S. Edithae de Polesworth cum pertinentiis ita quod Conventus de Aldeberia ibi sit manens For the establishing of the Religion of those Nuns there the Church of S. Edith of Polesworth with its appurtenances so that the Covent of Oldbury should remain in that place And likewise bestowed on them the whole Lordship of Polesworth with its Demesns in Waverton which Grant King Stephen afterwards confirmed Moreover with Milisent his Wife he gave to the Monks of Bardney in Com. Linc. for the health of the Soul of his Father and Mother his own his wifes Soul and the Souls of their heirs the Town of Butegate near Bardney To this Robert succeeded Robert his Son and Heir to whom King Hânry the First by his Charter bearing date at Eanoc in Com. Staff granted Free-Warren in all his Lands within the County of Warwick as Robert his Father had and particularly at Tamworth This last mentioned Robert possessed
his Lands This Henry having been summon'd to Parliament from 23 till 33 H. 6. inclusive departed this Life upon the fourteenth day of January 37 H. 6. being then seised of the Mannors of Sondon in Com. Bedf. Eston in Com. Linc. Hemeldân in Com. Buck. Coveney and Wenâworth in Com. Cantabr Burton magna upon Yore West-Bolton Redmere Preston Wencelagâ Wâburne Hornby Burton in Bishop-dale Arskestarth Fencotes Fletham Verkerby Caldââll Thornton-Styward Stayntan juxta Waloorne Iolsy and two parts of the Castle and Mannor of Est Bolton all in Com. Ebor. Likewise of a certain Messuage called Scropes-Inn in the City of London Also of the fourth part of the Mannor of Medburne of the Mannor of Edmundthorpe and Patronage of the Priory or Hermitage of Bradley in Com. Leic. and of the Mannoâs of Langar in Com. Nott. and Casterton in Com. Rutl. leaving Issue by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter to Iohn Lord Scroope of Masham and Upsale Iohn his Son and Heir being at that time twenty two years of age Whose Homage being respited he had thereupon Livery of his Lands saving to Elizabeth his Mother her reasonable Dower In 2 E. 4. this Iohn Lord Scrope of Bolton attended the King into the North where he laid Siege to divers Castles in Com. Northumbr then held by the Lancastrians In 3 E. 4. upon the death of Margaret his Grandmother he had Livery of those Lands which she held in Dower And in 5 E. 4. was constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with the like Commissioners from Scotland touching some Injuries done by the Subjects of that Realm contrary to the form of the Trace heretofore made And before the end of that year was again one of the Commissioners appointed to meet with the Embassadors of Scotland at Newcastle upon Tine to treat conceâning another Truce In 11 E. 4. he was one of the Lords in Parliament who then swore to be faithful to Prince Edward eldest Son to King Edward the Fourth And in 13 E. 4. was constituted one of the Commissioners who were to meet with the Commissioners ârom the King of Scotland at Alnwicke upon the twentieth of September to treat touching certain Grievances and Complaints of Injuries done by the Subjects of that Kingdom And the next ensuing year one of the Commissioners from King Edward sent to ratiâie the Peace and Truce made betwixt both Realms In which year also he was retain'd by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France with xx Men at Arms and CC Archers It seems that after the Isle of Man was granted to Thomas Lord Stanley Steward of the Houshold to King Edward the Fourth this Iohn Lord Scroope still bore the Arms thereof Therefore in 15 E. 4. by an Order of the Sovereign and Knights Companions of the Garter it was decreed That notwithstanding his Claim for prevention of variance and consequently prejudice to the King's Service in France and Normandy or any where else beyond the Seas he should relinquish those Arms till the King's Return into England saving unto him and his Heirs their Right in case it should be found they had any In 22 E. 4. this Iohn Lord Scroope was in that Expedition then made into Scotland Richard Duke of Gloucester being then General of the Army and march'd in the Fore-ward which was commanded by the Earl of Northumberland And in 2 R. 3. obtain'd a Grant to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body of the Mannors of Bovy Tracy in Com Devon Trewyne and Esternaynou in Com. Cornub. as also of the Reversion of the Lordship of Martok in Com. Somerset Before the end of which year he was made Constable of the Castle at Exeter In 9 H. 7. upon that Invasion of the Scots and Siege of Norham-Castle he was one of those Northern-Lords which joyn'd with all his Power with Thomas Earl of Surrey for the encountring them and upon their Retreat into Scotland pursued them but for want of Provisions could not stay to effect any thing worthy of note After which drawing on towards his death by his Testament bearing date at Est Harlyng 3 Iulii Anno 1494. 9 H. 7. he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Abby of St. Agatha in Com. Ebor. in case he should depart this Life in Com. Ebor. but if in Norfolk then in the Black-Friers at Thetford To Anne his Wife he gave all his Goods South of Trent To Henry his Son and Heir all his Furniture at Bolton-Castle To Raphe his Brother his little Bible at Bolton and to Robert his other Brother his Chamlet-Gown And died upon the twelfth of the same Month of Iuly being then seised of the Mannors of Caldwell Brygnall Ukkerby Ellerton Aynderby Askarth Beraper Kerperby West-Bolton and the Castle there Thoresby Redmer Preston Wenslow Hornby Thornton Steward Asker Fencotes Burton super Yore Sutton and Howgrave in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue by Ioane his Wife Daughter of William Lord Fitz-Hugh Henry his Son and Heir at that time a Knight and thirty years of age This Henry so succeeding him in his Honour married two Wives first Elizabeth Daughter to Henry Earl of Northumberland by whom he had Issue Henry his Son and Heir and secondly Alice sole Daughter and Heir to Thomas Lord Scrope of Upsall on whom he begot a Daughter called Elizabeth married to Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight Which Henry in 22 H. 7. had a special Livery of his Lands and in 5 H. 8. upon that Invasion of the Scots march'd against them with Thomas Earl of Surrey the Lords Clifford Conyers and other of the Northern-Nobility who gave them Battel at Floddon where King Iames the Fourth lost his Life In 22 H. 8. he was one of the Peers who subscrib'd that notable Letter to the Pope whereby they represented to his Holiness That in case he did not comply with King Henry in that Cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine he must not expect that his Supremacy would be long owned here And having married Mabel Daughter of Thomas Lord Dacres left Issue Iohn his Son and Heir and ... a younger Son seated at Hamâldon in Com. Buck. as also four Daughters Anne married to Iohn Vavasour of Haselwood in Com. Ebor. Esq Ioane to Iohn Lord Lumley Elizabeth to Sir Bryan Stapleton of Carleton in Com. Ebor. Knight and Anne to Thomas Rither of âither in Com. Ebor. Esq Which Iohn in 25 H. 8. had Livery of his Lands But in 28 H. 8. he joyn'd with Robert Aske and those of Yorkshire in that Insurrection called The Pilgrimage of Grace occasion'd by the Dissolution of the Religious Houses And having married Catherine the eldest of the four Daughters of Henry Earl of Cumberland left Issue Henry his Son and Heir as also three other Sons George Edward and Thomas and
his eldest Son with some other Persons as Hostages for the Remainder the King at the humble Suit of Reginald seeing no other means for his Enlargement gave way thereto authorising Sire William de Roos Sire Richard de Grey Sire William de Willughby Sire William le Zouche and Sire Hugh Huls as also Iohn Harvey William Vaus Iohn Lee Iohn Langeford Thomas Payne and Iohn Elnestow and every of them to treat with Owen and his Council and to conclude with him in what they should conceive most expedient to be done for his Redemption Whereupon they consenting to give that Sâm for his deliverance the King gave Licence to Robert Braybroke Bishop of London as also to Sire Gerard Braybroke the Father and Sire Gerard the Son then Feoffees of divers Lordships for this Reginald to sell the Mannor of Hertelegh in Kent towards the raising of that Sum. And for the better enabling him to pay so great a Fine was pleased to grant That whereas it was enacted That all such Persons who were Owners of Lands in Ireland and did not there reside should for such their neglect forfeit two parts of the Profits of them to the King that notwithstanding this Act he should forfeit nothing for his Non-residence there during the term of six years then next ensuing This is the same Reginald who had the great Contest in the Court of Chivalry with Sire Edward de Hastings touching the Title of Lord Hastings and bearing the entire Arms of Iohn de Hastings late Earl of Pembroke unto whom he was Heir as hath been observed Which Cause coming to a definitive Sentence in 11 H. 4. the Right and Title to the said Name and Arms was adjudged to him and his Heirs as Lord Hastings and Sir Edward de Hastings thenceforth prohibited to bear them was sentenc'd to pay such Costs of Suit as should be appointed by the Court. After this viz. in 4 H. 5. he was retain'd by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France And the same year serv'd him in his Fleet at Sea In 9 H. 5. he was again retain'd to serve him in his Wars beyond-Sea for half a year with six Men at Arms himself accounted one and eighteen Archers mounted according to their respective Conditions taking per diem for himself two Shillings and for each of his Men at Arms Twelve Pence with the accustomed Reward and Six Pence apiece for his Archers As also to have the benefit of all Prisoners they should take excepting Kings Princes or any of the Royal Blood and especially Charles the Dââphin of Viennois or any one that murthered Iohn Duke of Burgeyne or were consenting thereto And in 3 H. 6. was in like sort retain'd to serve the King in his Wars of France under the Command of Iohn Duke of Bedford the King's Uncle then Regent of France with twenty Men at Arms and sixty Archers on Horseback for the like Wages This Reginald had two Wives viz. Margaret the Daughter of William Lord Ros and Ioane Daughter and Heir to William Lord Astley By the first of them he had Issue Sir Iohn Grây Knight who in 13 R. 2. serv'd the King in his French Wars Which Iohn departing this Life whilst his Father lived left Issue Edmund and Thomas Which Thomas being a Knight in 28 H. 6. was advanc'd to the Dignity of Baron of Rugemont-Grey in Com. ... And having in 38 H. 6. obtain'd the Stewardship of the Lordships of Wendover and Whaddon in Com. Buck. forfeited to the King had in farther consideration of his special Services in those Wars which King Henry underwent with his Adversariâs of the House of Yorke a Grant of Forty Pounds per annum out of those Lordships above-mentioned But for this his Fidelity to the House of Lancaster he paid dear for in 1 E. 4. he was with many others of that Party attainted in Parliament being then seised of the Mannor of Langton in Com. Ebor. and Merton in Com. Westmerl leaving no Issue for ought I have seen By his second Wife the said Reginald had Issue three Sons viz. Edward who married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Henry Lord Ferrers of Groby of whom and his Descendents I shall speak by and by Iohn Grey of Barwell in Com. Leic. and Robert Grey of Enfeild in Com. Stâff And died in 19 H. 6. leaving Edmund his Grandson viz. Son of Iohn his eldest Son who died in his Life-time his next Heir Which Edmund the same year in consideration of his special Services to that King perform'd in Aquitane and other Parts beyond Sea as also in the Realm of England by attendance on his Person to his very great expence and for a Fine of Three hundred Pounds paid into the Exchequer as well in satisfaction of the Profits of his Lands which belong'd to the King from the death of the said Reginald as the Relief thereupon had a special Licence to enter upon all his Castles Lordships and Lands not onely in England Wales and the Marches of Wales but those in Ireland and the Town of Calais without any Inquisition to be taken after the death of his said Grandfather or other Livery of them This Edmund having a fair Estate in Bedfordshire did not a little augment it by the addition of Anthill and certain other Lands of the Lord Fanhope But how he came by them let us hear In the time of the Civil War betwixt King Henry the Sixth and King Edward the Fourth there was a Battel fought saith Leland without the South-Suburbs of Northampton The Lord Fanhope took totally King Henry's part The Lord Grey of Ruthyn did the same in countenance but a little afore the Field he practised with King Edward Other saying that he had a Title to the Lord Fanâope's Lands at Antehill and thereabout or depraving him with false Accusations so wrought with King Edward that he with all his strong Band of Walschemen fell to King Edward's part upon promise that if Edward wan the Field he should have Antehille and such Lands as Fanhope had there Edward wan the Field and Gray obtained Antehille cum pertinentiis c. So far my Author That he had great esteem from King Edward is plain enough for upon the twenty fourth of June in 3 E. 4. he made him Lord Treasurer of England and within two years following viz. 3 Maii 5 E. 4. using then the Titles of Lord and Baron of Hastings Weysford and Ruthyn created him Earl of Kent and to the Heirs-male of his Body After which viz. in 11 E. 4. he was one of those Pâers who upon the third of July King Edward having again recovered the Crown subscrib'd and gave their Oaths of Fealty to Prince Edward the King's Son And after the death of King Edward obtain'd from King Richard the Third a
appropriated to his College of Astley to the intent that the Dean of that College and his Brethren should specially pray for the Souls of King Edward the Fourth Queen Elizabeth his Wife Mother to this Marquess as also for his Fathers his own his Wifes Soul and all Christian Souls He also Willed That his Son and Heir apparent should after his Decease have and enjoy his Mannors of Groby Bradgate Rotby Newton Ansty Cobentre Glenfeild with all the Members to them appertaining as also the Mannor of Higham in Com. Leic. with Winchester Fee and the Mannors of Graâton Hertwelle Ashehenne Rooâe Wyke Hâmund Wyke Dive Stoke upon Tearne Wuttân under Wyvor Broughton Astley the Lee ãâã and ãâã Lee Bancors and Levisham with all his ãâã in Calais And that Cecilie his Wife should have the Mannor of Astâââ with its Appurtenances Likewise for the performance of his Legacies and that every of his Daughters unmarried might have a thousand Pounds the Revenues and Profits of his Mannors of Lutterworth Creke Clay-Coton Willougâoâ Waterlesse Wedyngton Trelawne Tregewell Trewardreth Colrige West-Kington and Leysthorp should be received by his Executors And That if the Lord Ferrers who had then married Mary his Daughter should die before Carnal Copulation or disagree to the Marriage then that Thousand Pounds to return And lastly That all Covenants betwixt the Lord Dudley and him for the Marriage of his Son and Hâir to Cecilie his Daughter should be in all points perform'd By this Cecilie his Wife who was Daughter and Heir to William Lord Bonvile and afterwards married to Henry Earl of Wiltshire he had Issue seven Sons viz. Edward and Anthony who died young Thomas who succeeded him in his Honours Richard Iohn and Leonard and George a Clergy-man and eight Daughters Dorothy first married to Robert Willoughby Lord Broke and afterwards to William Blount Lord Montjoy Cecilie to Iohn Sutton Lord Dudley Eleanor to Iohn Arundell of Lanherne in Cornwall Esq Elizabeth to Gerald Fitz Gerald Earl of Kildare in Ireland Mary to Walter Devereux Lord Ferrers of Chartley afterwards created Viscount Hereford Margaret to Richard Wake of Blisworth in Com. Northampt. Esq Bridget died young and Anne to Richard Clement And departed this Life 20 Sept. 17 H 7. Shortly after which viz. 18 Nov. 18 H. 7. Thomas his Son and Heir had Livery of his Lands Which Thomas in 3 H. 8. was General of that Army sent about the beginning of May into Spaine consisting of Ten thousand Men whereof Five thousand were Archers who besides their Bows and Arrows carried Halberts which they pitched in the Ground till their Arrows were shot and then took up again to do Execution on the Enemy wherein were also his three Brothers with the Lord Thomas Howard Son and Heir to the Earl of Surrey the Lords Brooke Willoughby and Ferrers Which Army arriv'd at Passage a Port in Guipuscoa and though design'd to joyn with the Forces of Ferdinand the Emperor to invade Guyenne a Territory belonging to the King of France yet being landed and the Emperor proposing other Actings from it than were consonant to the Commission and Instructions which the King had given after many of the Soldiers by ill Diet lost and the General himself sick return'd for England about the end of November following without performing any thing of moment In 5 H. 8. this Thomas and four of his Brothers together with the Duke of Suffolk and some other gallant Englishmen upon Proclamation of a Justs at St. Dennis in France which Francis de Valois next Heir to the Crown of France having married Claude eldest Daughter to Lewes the Twelfth by Anne Inheritrix of Bretaigne to give some proof of his Valour had obtain'd leave of the King to be performed went thither and behaved himself so bravely therein that he return'd home with singular Honour In 12 H. 8. at that famous Meeting of King Henry and Francis the First of France between Ardres and Gisnes in Picardy he carried the Sword of Estate before the King of England naked as the Duke of Bourbon did before the King of France And after that was one of the Aiders in those renowned Justs and Tournaments which were held at that time there betwixt the English and French In 14 H. 8. he was sent to Calais to attend the Emperor Charles the Fifth into England which was the time that the Emperor was so magnificently entertain'd by King Henry being himself lodg'd in Black-Friers and his Train in the King's then new-beautified Palace at Bridewell And in 15 H. 8. was together with Sir Thomas Lovel Knight constituted Chief Justice-Itinerant of all the King's Forests and then had a Grant from that King to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body of the Mannors of Wawens-Wotton Sheldon and Lalleford in the County of Warwick part of the Possessions of Edward Duke of Buckingham lately attainted And in 19 H. 8. in exchange from the King the Mannors of Loughborough and Shepesheved in Com. Leic. with the Advousons of the Churches thereto belonging which came to the Crown by the Attainder of Francis Lord Lovell in consideration of the Lordships of Grafton and Hartwell in Com. Northampt. of his own Inheritance And moreover by another Grant obtain'd the Inheritance of Bardon-Park in Com. Leic. In 19 H. 8. Cecilie the Mother of this Marquess then Widow of Henry Earl of Wiltshire by her Testament bearing date the sixth of March bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Chappel at Astley in the Tomb where the late Lord Marquess her Husband lay And appointed That soon after her death a thousand Masses should be said for her Soul in as convenient haste as might be Moreover That a goodly Tomb should be made in the Chappel of Astley over the Lord Marquess her Husband and another over her self And that her Executors should provide two Priests daily to sing in the said Chappel of Astley by the space of Lxxx years to pray for the Soul of the said Lord Marquess and her own Soul and each of them to have viii l. yearly Stipend for their pains In 21 H. 8. this Marquess being one of the Witnesses produc'd in that Cause of Divorce betwixt King Henry and Queen Katherine his first Wife deposed to the Age of Prince Arthur and for his Abilities as to Carnal Copulation and the same year was one of the Lords who subscrib'd and presented to the King that sharp Complaint contain'd in Forty four Articles against the then Great and Potent Cardinal Wolsey In 22 H. 8. he was one of those English Lords that subscrib'd a Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh whereby they importun'd his allowance of the Divorce before-mentioned And upon the second of June Anno 1530. 22 H. 8. did by his Testament bequeath his Body to be buried in the same Chappel at Astley
bearing date 1 Apr. Ann. 1475. 15 E. 4. bequeath'd his body to be buried in case he should depart this life beyond the Seas near to the place of his death And if in England then in the Chappel of our Lady adjoyning to the Church-yard at Baunton near to the Grave of the Lady Thomasine his Mother Appointing that a fair stone of Marble with an Inscription thereon should be with all speed laid upon the Grave of William Lord Fitz-warine his Father Another upon the Lady Thomasine his Mother and a third upon his own Grave And to the Priest celebrating in that Chapel to pray for his Soul and the Soules of his Parents and Ancestors for the space of Twenty yeares forty shillings per annum And died 12 Sept. 19 E. 4. being then seised of the Mannors of Nether-Havene Croston and Staunton Fitz-warine in Com. Wiltes Of the moiety of the Mannor of âeyleuke in Com. Cornub. Of the Mannors of Combyutinehede Sutton Hersford UUesdowne Clifford Dowish-Combishleghe Towystoke Uffeculue Baunton-Holme Nymet Tracy Totues magna Totnes parva UUarkyle St. Mary-Church Kyngeton Spekewell Upper Illercombe Mereworth and UUolryngton in Com. Devon and of the Mannors of Norton Taunton Nonyngton Hunspill Pulle Honystete and UUsgbeare in Com. Somerset leaving Iohn his son and heir nine years of age and two daughters viz. Ioane married to Iames Lord Audley and Elizabeth first married to Sir Edward Stanhope Knight and afterwards to Sir Richard Page Knight Which Iohn in 6 H. 7. being of full age had a special livery of his Lands and in 8 H. 8. upon the death of Elizabeth his Mother sister and heir to Iohn Lord Dynham had the like Livery of all the Castles Honors Lordships and Lands which by her death descended to him Moreover in 22 H. 8. with the rest of the Lords he subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh whereby they signified to him what was like to become of his Supremacy in this Realm in case he did not comply with King Henry the Eighth in that business of his Divorce from Q. Catherine And by his Testament bearing date 20 Octob. An. 1535. 27 H. 8. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Church of Baunton in Com. Devon or in the Chapel there where his Father lieth interred Appointing that an Herse should be placed over his Grave with Tapers upon the same burning at all times of Divine Service and Prayers there to be said and done for his soul at the time of his Exequies And that a Trentall of Masses should be said at his Months Minde as also another Trental on the day of his Anniversary with Placebo and Dirige and other Orisons Likewise that a Tombe-stone of Marble should be set over his Grave with his Portraiture in Brass and his Armes with the day and year of his death graven thereon Also that an honest secular Priest should sing Mass in that Chappel for the health of his Soul by the space of Twenty yeares next after his decease And to his son and heir Sir Iohn Bourchier he thereby bequeath'd all his Bedding Hangings and Houshold-stuffe at Towestoke in Com. Devon But after this viz. the next ensuing year he was by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 9 Iulii 28 H. 8. advanced to the dignity of Earl of Bathe And having wedded Cecilie the daughter of Giles Lord Daubney sister and heir to Henry Earl of Bridgwater departed this life 30 Apr. 31 H. 8. leaving issue Iohn his son and heir Forty yeares of age as also two other sons Amias and Giles and five daughters viz. Elizabeth married to Edward Chicester Esquire Dorothy to Sir Iohn Fulford Knight Margaret Anne and Alianore Which Iohn succeeding him in his Honors had a special Livery of all his Lands in 32 H. 8. And upon the death of King Edward the Sixth being one of the first who appeared for Queen Mary was thereupon constituted one of the Commissioners for receiving the Claimes of those who in respect of their Tenure were to performe service upon the day of her Coronation But all that I have farther to say of him is that he married three Wives first Elizabeth the daughter of Sir Walter Hungerford Knight by whom he had issue Elizabeth a daughter Secondly Eleanor daughter of George Mannours commonly called Lord Ros sister of Thomas the first Earl of Rutland of that name by whom he had issue 1. Iohn called Lord Fitz-warine who died in his life-time 2. Henry 3. Sir George Bourchier Knight General of the English Army sent into the Province of Munster in Ireland in An. 1580. 23 Eliz. for suppressing of the Rebels there And 4. Fulke And five daughters viz. Mary the Wife of Hugh Wyot of Exeter Cecilie of Thomas Peyton Customer of Plymouth Elizabeth Margaret and Frances To his third Wife he married Margaret daughter and heir of Iohn Donington Esquire Widow of Sir Richard Long Knight by whom he had issue two daughters Susanna and Bridget which Bridget became the Wife of Arthur Price of Uaynor in Com. Montgom Esq This last mention'd Earl died in 3 Eliz. An. scilicet 1560. leaving Margaret his Wife surviving To whom succeeded William his Grandson viz. son of Iohn Lord Fitzwarine who died in his Father's life-time as is already observed by Frances his Wife daughter of Sir Thomas Kitson of Hengrave in Com. Suff. Knight Which William in 28 Eliz. amongst other eminent persons accompanied Robert Earl of Leiceâter at that time General of the English Auxiliaries into the Netherlands for the assistance of the Dutch And having married Elizabeth daughter of Francis Earl of Bedford had issue by her three Sons viz. Robert and Iohn who died Infants and Edward made Knight of the Bathe at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales in An. 1610. as also Frances a daughter who died unmarried This Earl William died at Tawestoke in Com. Devon his Mannor-House 12 Iulii An. 1623. 21 Iac. and was buried in the Parish-Church there To him succeeded Edward his only son then living who marrying two Wives first Dorothy Daughter of Oliver Lord St. Iohn of Bletso sister to Oliver Earl of Bolinbroke and secondly Anne daughter of Sir Robert Lovet of Liscombe in Com. Buck. Knight had issue by the first of them one son called Iohn who died an Infant and three daughters Elizabeth married to Bazill Earl of Denââgn Dorothy to Thomas Lord Grey of Groby eldest son to Henry Earl of Stanford and Anne to Iames Earl of Middlââer But by the second having no issue he died at his Mannor of Taweââoke 2 Martii An. 1636. 12 Car. 2. and was there buried The Male-line thus failing Sir Henry Bourchier Knight son to Sir George Bourchier Knight third son to Iohn the second of that name Earl of âathe by Martha his Wife
called Margaret Wedded to George Longvile of Little Billing in Com. North. Esq Which Edmund in 7 E. 4. being then a Kt. accompanied Iohn Earl of Worcester Deputy to George Duke of Clarence Lieutenant of Ireland into that Realm for the Safe-guard thereof And in 13 E. 4. in consideration of his expences in the Kings Service aswel in this Realm as in Ireland obtain'd the Stewardship of the Mannor of Abârbury in Com. Salop. Then in the Kings disposal by reason of the Minority of George Son and Heir to Iohn Earl of Shrewsbury but died in his Father's life time leaving issue by Ioice his first Wife Sister and Coheir to Iohn Tiptoft Earl of Worcester Iohn his Son and Heir as also four other Sons viz. Arthur Geffrey Thomas and George and a Daughter called Alianore Married to Charles Somerset Earl of Worcester And by Maud his second Wife Daughter of Thomas Lord Clifford two Sons Thomas who married ... Daughter and Coheir to Lancelot Threlkeld of Gerworth and Richard a Clârk As also four Daughters viz. Ioice Married to William Middleton of Stokkelde in Com. Ebor. Esq Margarot to Edward Lord Porcys Alice to Sir Iohn Ratcliffe of Ordsale in Com. Lanc. Knight and Dorothy to Sir Iohn Musgrave Knight Which Iohn in 1 R. 3. obtain'd a grant to himself and the Heirs Male of his Body of the Mannors of Derlaston Bentley Tittesovre Herrwell Paâynton and Newton in the Moors in Com. Staff Bruggenorta in Com. Salop. and ãâã in Com. War And by his Testament bearing date 17 Aug. an 1487. 2 H. 7. he bequeath'd his Body to be buryed within the Priory of St. Iames at Dudley appointing that a Tomb should be let over his Grave Also that xxiv new Torches should be lighted during the performance of Divine Service at his Funeral Likewise that every Priest or Religious Person coming thereto should have iv d and every Clerk singing iiid. Moreover that xx Marks in money should be disposed in Alms on the same day and on the Morrow to poor people to pray for his Soul and for the Soul of his Wife and all their friends Furthermore that a thousand Masses should be said for him so soon as possible after his Buryal which Masses to cost xvi l xiii s ivd. And having been Summon'd to Parliament from 1 R. 3. till 3 H. 7. died soon after leaving Issue by Cecelie his Wife Daughter of Sir William Willughby Knight Edward his Son and Heir Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter elected shortly after the beginning of King Henry the Eighths Reign and summon'd to Parliament from 7 H. 7. to 21 H. 8. inclusive Which Edward left Issue Iohn his Son and Heir who took to Wife Cecelie one of the Daughters of Thomas Grey Marquess Dorset It is reported by credible Tradition of this Iohn Lord Dudley that being a weak man of understanding whereby he had exposed himself to some wants and so became entangled in the Usurers Bonds Iohn Dudley then Viscont L'isle and Earl of Warwick afterwards Duke of Northumberland thirsting after Dudley-Castle the chief seat of this Family made those Money-Merchants his Instruments to work him out of it which by some Mortgage being at length effected this poor Lord became exposed to the Charity of his Friends for a subsistence and spending the remainder of his life in Visits amongst them was commonly called the Lord Quondam To whom succeeded Edward his Son and Heir who being in that Expedition made into Scotland in 1 E 6. and at that time a Knight was made Governour of Hume-Castle upon the render thereof to the English And found such favour from Queen Mary that by her Letters Patents bearing date 4 Nov. 2 1 Ph. M. she restored unto him and to the Heirs Male of her Body lawfully begotten all those Mannors of Horburne and Smethwick with the Advowson of the Church of Horburne in Com. Staff As also the whole Priory of Dudley and Tiths of Norfeild and Sedgley with divers Messuages and Lands lying in Dudley Tressel and Cradele parcel of the possessions belonging to the same Priory then in the Crown by the attainder of Iohn Duke of Northumberland And by other Letters Patents bearing date 31 Dec. 2 3 Ph. M. gave unto him and to Katherine Bridges Daughter of Sir Iohn Bridges Knight Lord Chandoys of Sudeley one of the Gentlewomen in Ordinary attending on the said Queen and to the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten and for defult of such Issue to the right Heirs of the said Edward all those Lordships of Sedgley Hymley and Swinford with the Parks of Etingshall Sedgley and Hymley the Hays Forests and Chases of Ashwood and Chaspell and all the Land called Willengesworth in Sedley with divers Lands and Tenements in Hymley Womburne and Swynden in Com. Staff As also by other Letters Patents the whole Castle of Dudley the Park called the Conigre the Park called the old Park of Dudley with divers Messuages and Lands lying in Dudley Rowley and Sedgley in Com. Staff and to the Heirs Male of their two Bodies lawfully begotten all which came to the Crown by the forfeiture of the same Duke of Northumberland He was also by the same Queen made Lieutenant of the Castle at Hampnes in Picardy for life But having no other Issue by the same Katherine than one only Daughter called Anne Married to Thomas Wylmer a Counsellor at Law he afterwards took to Wife Iane Daughter to Edward Earl of Derby and had by her two Sons Edward and Iohn And surviving her lastly Wedded Mary Daughter to William Lord Howard of Essingham This Edward by his Testament bearing date 8 Iulii an 1585. 27 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried where his Father and Mother were interred and departing this Life in London as it seems upon the fourth of Iuly an 1586. 28 Eliz. was buried in St. Margarets Church at Westm. To whom succeeded Edward his Son and Heir who Married Theodosia the Daughter of Sir Iames Harington Knight and by her had Issue one only Son called Ferdinando made Knight of the Bathe at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales in an 1610. And three Daughters Mary married to Iames Earl of Hume in Scotland Anne to ... Scombergh a German Father to the famous General Scombergh and Margaret to Sir Miles Hobart Knight of the Bath Which Sir Ferdinando took to Wife Honora the Daughter of Edward Lord Beauchamp Eldest Son to Edward late Earl of Hertford but died 22 Nov. an 1621. in his Fathers Life time leaving Issue one sole Daughter called Frances for whom he had little regard betaking himself wholly to a Concobine on whom he begot divers Children and so far wasted his Estate in the support of her and them that he left not much of that fair Inheritance which
descended to him and it so clog'd with Debts that for the disengaging thereof he Married the said Frances his Grand-Daughter and Heir to Humble Ward the only Son of William Ward a Wealthy Goldsmith in London Jeweller to the late Queen of which Humble I shall speak farther in due place And departing this Life 23 Iunii an 1643. was buried in St. Edmund's Church at Dudley since pull'd down in the time of the late troubles by reason of its nearness to the Castle ¶ Having now done with this Line of the Barons of Dudley I come to Iohn the second Son to Iohn Lord Dudley This Iohn by Elizabeth his Wife one of the two Daughters and Coheirs of Iohn Bramshot Esq Lord of the Mannors of Eatton Calbourne and Whitwell in the Isle of Wiht as also of the Mannor of Brâmshot in Com. Suth had Issue Edmund his Son and Heir which Edmund upon her Death 12 Oct. 14 H. 7. was found to be thirty six years of Age. And having been trained up to the Study of the Laws in Grays-Inne as it seems by his Arms then set up and still remaining in a Window of the Chappel there became so great a proficient therein as that though then but young in 1 Henr. 7. he was made choice of to be one of the Privy Council to that prudent Prince proper prudentiam singularem fidem gravitatem saith Polyd. Virg. In 19 H. 7. being then Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament he should have been made Sergeant at Law upon the 13th of November But for what reason appears not he did Petition that he might be discharg'd from assuming that Dâgree Whereupon the King directed his Precept to William Bishop of London then Lord Keeper of the Great Seal Commanding his forbearance to make out any Writ for his Call and in 22 H. 7. he obtain'd the Stewardship of the Rape of Hastitings in Com. Suss. This Edmund wrote a Book called Arbor Reipublicae Whether he with Richard Empson another Lawyer Son to a Sive-maker in Touceter as our Historians affirm discerning King Henry to be of a frugal disposition did first project the taking advantage against such as had transgressed the penal Laws by exacting from them the forfeitures according to those Statutes Or whether the King perceiving so fair a gap open to rake vast sums of money from his subjects finding those persons to be fit Instruments for his purpose did put them upon such courses for filling his Coffers 't is hard to say But certain it is that these were they whom he constituted his Iudices fiscales Dudley being an eminent man and one that could put hateful business into good Language as the Lord Verulam saith And merited so well in that imployment as that he obtain'd a grant of the Wardship and Marriage of Elizabeth one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Edward Grey Viscount L'isle whom he made his Wife and by her had issue divers Children But after King Henry had long made use of the services of him and Empson to that end he exposed them to such advantages as the discontented people had any colour to take against them for their manifold Extortions For their course was to proceed secretly to the Outlary against men and then seize their Estates Besides this having also packt-Jurors upon all occasions who were sure to them in any Verdict which serv'd for their purpose they at length had their just reward for those oppressions For King Henry the Eighth in the first year of his Reign being desirous of popularity did by his Proclamation divulge that whosoever had received Injury by the Injustice of any should upon complaint to him have redress Which liberty did so incourage the vulgar who were sufficiently imbittered against them that nothing would then satisfie but their lives so that the King to appease the multitude gave way that they might be legally proceeded against which accordingly was done Whereupon this Edmund being arraign'd at Guild-Hall in London upon Munday next after the xv m e of St. Iohn Bapt. 1 H. 8. before Edward Duke of Buck. Henry Earl of Northumb. Thomas Earl of Surrey George Earl of Shrewsbury Thomas Earl of Derby Thomas Prior of St. Iohns of Hierusalem in England Sir Charles Somerset Knight Lord Herbert Stephen Iennings then Mayor of the City of London Sir Iohn Fineaux Knight Sir Robert Rede Knight Sir William Hodie Knight Robert Brudnell Humphrey Coningesby Sir Iohn Fisher Knight Iohn Boteler William Grevil Sir Thomas Lovel Knight Sir Edward Poynings Kt. Sir Henry Marney Knight Sir Thomas Englefeild Knight and Sir Thomas Drury Knight Justices to inquire c. upon an Indictment of divers high Treasons and thereupon convicted he was on Wednesday next preceeding the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin attainted in Parliament and had his Head smitten off on Tower Hill with Empson who had been-tryed at Northampton for the Peoples satisfaction upon the 28th of Aug. 2 H. 8. by virtue of the Kings Special Precept to that purpose leaving Issue three Sons Iohn Andrew and Ierome and a Daughter Married to William Lord Stourton Which Andrew being afterwards a Knight and in that Conspiracy upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth for raising the Lady Iane Gray to the Royal Throne had with others sentence of Death in 1 Mariae for the same Of these Iohn the Elder scarce of eight years of Age at his Fathers Death had to his Guardian Edward Guilford Esq of the Body to the King Who by his Petition exhibited in Parliament 3 H. 8. obtained a special Act for the Repeal of the said Edmunds Attainder and restitution of this Iohn in name blood and degree so that he might enjoy all his Fathers Lands Being therefore thus young many years passed before he appeared in any publick Employment so that till 15 H. 8. I have not seen any farther mention of him but then it appears that he was Knighted by Charles Brandon Duke of Suff. General of those forces sent into France against the Duke of Bourbon Also that in 19 H. 8. he accompanied Cardinal Woolsey into France who then went Ambassador thither and that in 26 H. 8 being the Kings Servant he was made Master of the Armory in the Tower of London for life with the Wages of xiid. per diem for his Groom in that Office Moreover that in 31 H. 8. he was Master of the Horse to the Lady Anne of Cleve then landed in this Realm in order to her Marriage with King Henry And in 32 H. 8. in those triumphal Justs held at Westm. upon the first of May and several days after was the first and principal of the Challenges against all Comers his Horse being trapt with white Velvet After which about two years by reason of his Descent on
10 E. 4. was one of the Lords which in that great distress whereunto the King then fell fled with him from Lynne in Com. Norff. into Flanders and upon his happy return landed with him at Ravenspur in Holdernesse but was slain at Barnet-field shortly after This Sir William married Margaret the Daughter and Heir to William Wykham Son and Heir of Sir Thomas Wykham Knight by whom he had the Lordship of Broughton near Banbury in Com. Oxon. And had summons to Parliament from 29 H. 6. as before is observ'd until 9 E. 4. inclusive It is said that the last of the Lord Says which was this William for after him for divers descents none of them had summons to Parliament being in renown was twice taken prisoner whereby he suffered much and that thereupon he grew necessitated to mortgage the greatest part of his lands so that since that time the Barony became extinct and that the Heirs male of the Family were called only Fienes Consonant whereto Henry the Son and Heir of this last mentioned William residing at Broughton though he used the title of Lord Say had never summons to Parliament Which Henry died 1 Aug. 16 E. 4. leaving issue by Anne his Wife Daughter of Sir Richard Harecourt of Stanton Harecourt Knight Richard his Son and Heir two years old by reason of whose minority Thomas Brandon Esq of the Body to King H. 7. in the sixth year of that King's reign obtained his wardship and the custody of his lands and in consideration of CCCLxx l. sold the same unto Richard Croft of Chiping-Norton in Com. Oxon. Esq Whereupon he married Elizabeth the Daughter of the same Richard Croft and by her had issue one Son called Edward and three Daughters viz. Anne the Wife of Iohn Lord Zouebe of Haringworth Elizabeth of William Danvers of Culworth in Com. Northt Esq and Mary a Nun at Godstow Which Edward took to Wife Margaret the Daughter of Sir Iohn Danvers of Dantsay in Com. Wilts Knight and by her had issue Richard his Son and Heir and Elizabeth a Daughter who became the Wife of Francis Barentine Son of Sir William Barentine of Haseley in Com. Oxon. Knight This last mention'd Richard wedded Elizabeth Daughter of Sir William Farmour of East-Neston in Com. Northt Knight and by her had issue Richard his Son and Heir who married Constance the Daughter of Sir William Kingsmill Knight And being afterwards a Knight by reason of that discontinuance of summons to Parliament of his Great Grandfather Grandfather and Father though his Great-Grandfather and Grandfather had used the title of Lord Say obtained from King Iames certain Letters Patents bearing date at Hampton-Court 9 Aug. 1 Iac. whereby the said title of Baron Say and Sele was fully recognized and confirmed to him the said Sir Richard Fenys Knight and to the Heirs Male of his Body After which viz. in 22 Iac. Sir William Fenys Knight Son and Heir to the said Richard Lord Say by Letters n Patents bearing date at Westminster 7 Iuly was advanced to the title and dignity of Viscount Say and Sele And having Wedded Elizabeth Daughter to Iohn Temple of Stow in Com. Buck. Esq had issue by her four Sons Iames Nathanael Iohn and Richard and five Daughters 1 Bridget Married to Theophilus Earl of Lincoln 2 Elizabeth to Richard Norton of Southwick in Com. Sutht Esq 3 Constance to Sir Francis Boynton of Barmston in Com. Ebor. Baronet 4 Susan to Thomas Erle Son and Heir to Sir Walter Erle of Charlbury in Com. Dors. Knight and 5 Anne to Sir Charles Wolseley of Wolseley in Com. Staff Baronet And departing this life at Broughton in Com. Oxon 14 Aprilis An. 1662. lyeth there buried To whom succeeded in his Honours Iames his eldest Son Which Iames took to Wife Frances one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Edward Cecill Viscount Wimbleton and by her had issue three Sons viz. Iames and William who died in their Infancy and another William who died in France before he arrived at Mans Estate As also two Daughters Elizabeth married to Sir Iohn Twisleton of Barlow in Com. Ebor. Knight and Frances to Andrew Ellys of Alry in Com. Flint Esq And departing this World upon the fifteenth day of March An. 1673. lyeth buried at Broughton with his Ancestors The issue Male of Iames thus failing the title of Viscount Say and Sele is now divolved to William the only surviving Son of Nathanael Fienes second Son to the before specified William Lord Say and Sele by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of Sir Iohn Elyot Knight Which William hath married Mary one of the Daughters of his Uncle Richard Fienes fourth Son to the said William late Lord Say and Sele Stanley Earl of Derby 1 E. 4. OF this Noble Family I am in the first place to observe that it is a branch of that whose chief seat hath been for many ages at Howton within the precincts of Nirrall in Cheshire and originally assumed its surname from the Lordship of Stanleigh situate in that Northern tract of Stafford-shire called the Moorelands about a Mile Eastward from the River Trent and towards the Head thereof Which Lordship was so called from the nature of the soil it being rough and stony with divers craggy Rocks about it as also originally possessed by the Lords Aldelegh of Aldelegh and together with the moitie of Balterdele a Lordship hard by given by Adam the Son of Lidulph de Aldelegh to William de Stanlegh the Son of Adam de Aldelegh his Uncle in exchange for the Mannour of Tâalk The descendants of which William still of Howton do yet enjoy it There is no doubt but that these whereof I am now to speak were much enricht by that fair Inheritance which came to them by the marriage of Sir Iohn Stanley Knight with Isabell the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Lathom of Lathom in Com. Lanc. Knight whose Ancestor was founder of the Monastery of Burscough adjacent Of which Family there was a former Sir Thomas de Lathom Knight of whom by credible Tradition it is thus reported That he begot a Son called Oskytel on a Woman who lived not far thence And that having no Child by his own Lady he designed to adopt this Oskytel for his Heir but so that he himself might not be suspected for his Father Observing therefore that an Eagle had built her Nest in a large spread Oak within his Park at Lathom he caused the Child in Swadling-cloths to be privily conveyed thither and as a wonder presently call'd forth his Wife to see it representing to her that having no issue God Almighty had thus sent him a Male-child and so preserv'd that he lookt upon it as a miracle disguising the truth so artificially from her that she forthwith took him with great âondness into the
Suff. as also of the Mannours of Dolyngham and Michell-Hall otherwise called Earles Swasham in Com. Cantabr then in the Crown by the attainder of Iohn Earl of Oxford And in 17 E. 4. was joined in Commission with the Earl of Arundel and others to treat with the French for prolongation of the Truce betwixt both Realms In 18 E. 4. he obtained a grant of the Office of Constable of the Tower of London in reversion after the death of Iohn Lord Dudley and in 19 E. 4. was by Indenture again retein'd to serve the King as Captain General of his Fleet against the Scots with three thousand Men at Arms. He was likewise installed Knight of the Garter in the time of that King And having been thus faithful to the House of York during the whole time of King Edward the fourths reign he continued no less stedfast to King Richard the third after he had got the Crown though I do not find that he had any hand in those evil contrivances and barbarous actions which were exercised by Richard in order thereto So that to oblige him the more he was upon the 28 of Iune in the first year of that Kings Reign made Earl Marshal of England and upon the same day advanced to the dignity of Duke of Norfolk Thomas his Son being about that time also created Earl of Surry and in order to the solemnity of King Richard's Coronation upon the thirtieth of that month was constituted high Steward of England for that day as also Lord Admiral of England Ireland and Aquitane for life upon the 25 of Iuly ensuing upon which day he likewise obtained a grant in special tail of the Mannours and Lordships of Lavenham in Com. Suff. Canfeild Stansted-Montfichet Crepping Langdon Crustwiche Eston Hall Vauce Fyngreton Dodynghurst Bumsted-Melyon Beamond and Bentley in Com. Essex Badlesmere in Com. Canc. Hinkeston in Com. Cantabr Rosteneythe Helston Deby Predannok Poledewe Etheron Dawneth Ratleton Tresaveron Hilleton Heyvenis Newland Harnatethy Park Trewigo Wycoteham Penhall Nausergh with the Hundreds of Trelyghen and Shrobhender in Com. Cornub. Bretford Wellelewe Rustishall Chepenham Teffount Bremilshawe Upton Skydmore Weston Park Wermynster and Winterborne-Stoke in Com. Wiltes Hungerford in Com. Berks. as also of the Castle Lordship and Mannour of Farlegh in Com. Somerset and Wilts And shortly after that obtained another grant in special tail of the Mannours and Lordships of Middelton Hillington Tilney Istelington Clenchwarton Raynham Shakleshewe Skales Hekelyng Wilton Hokkewod Berton Bendish Wigenhale with the Fishing there and Toll in Bishops Lenne also of the Hundred of Frebrigge with its appurtenances in Com. Norfolk Likewise of the Mannours and Lordships of Lavenham and Warde Huton in Com. Suff. Canfeild Stansted-Montfichet Bentley and Wodham Ferrers in Com. Essex Berkeway Rokeley and Newselles in Com. Hertf. Haselingfeild in Com. Cantabr Langham alias Langnam in Com. Dors. Keres and Retire in Com. Cornub. Exton South-Brent Chillington Stratton Yebelton and Spekington in Com. Somers Ber Lortye in Com. Dors. Foxhunt in Com. Suss. Frid in Boderesden in Com. Cantabr Petersfeldâ and Vp Clatford in Com Southt and Knoke Bedwyn and Orcheston in Com. Wilts to hold by the same services as they had been held before they came to the Crown But long he enjoy'd not this great Honour nor these vast possessions For the next ensuing year being placed in the Front of the King's Army at Bosworth-field where he commanded the Archers he was with that King slain 22 Aug. an 1485. 3 R. 3. and buried in the Abby of Therâord in Com. Norff. As also soon after attainted in the Parliament begun at Westminster 7 Nov. 1 H. 7. He Married two Wives First Katherine Daughter to William Lord Molins by whom he had Issue Thomas his Son and Heir and four Daughters Anne Married to Sir Edmund Gorge Knight Isabell to Sir Robert Mortimer of ... in Com. Essex Knight Iane to Iohn Timperley Esq and Margaret to Sir Iohn Windham of Crowherst in Com. Norff. Knight Secondly Margaret Daughter of Sir Iohn Chedworth Kt. by whom he had Issue Catherine Married to Iohn Bourchier Lord Berners Which Margaret surviving him by her Testament bearing date 13 Maii an 1490. 5 H. 7. bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Quire of the Church of our Lady in Stoke before her Image on the side of the high Altar Appointing that immediately after her Decease besides the day of her Burying her Executors should find three hundred Priests secular and Religious to say CCC Masses and Diriges for her Soul within eight or ten days after her decease evry Priest having for his labour iv d. Likewise that her Executors with as much speed as might be should find two virtuous Priests to sing in the Church of Stoke by the space of three years for her Soul as also for the Souls of her Husband Iohn Noreys Esq and all other unto whom she was beholden And bequeathed to her Daughter the Lady Berners and to her then Husband all her Houshould stuff except plate and to her Daughter Marney a Chain of Water-Flowers Ordaining her Son in Law Thomas Earl of Surrey Suervisor of this her Testament to whom she gave a Cup of Gold and a Cross with the foot silver and gilt The Probate of which Testament bears date 3 Dec. an 1494. Which Thomas being Squire of the Body to King Edward the Fourth his Father then living was retain'd to serve him is his Wars in 15 E. 4. with six men at Arms and CC. Archers and the next ensuing year constituted Sheriff of the Counties of Norff. and Suff. He was also Created Earl of Surrey at such time as Iohn his Father was made Duke of Norfolk by King Richard the Third And though he took part with that King and fought valiantly on his behalf at Bosworth-field where he was taken Prisoner yet did King Henry the Seventh afterwards receive him into favour and made choice of him for one of his Privy-Council vir prudentiâ gravitate constantiâ summâ a person of great prudence gravity and constancy saith Polydore whom he ferv'd faithfully during the whole time of his reign In 4 H. 7. he was in Parliament restored to his Title of Earl of Surrey and to all those Lands which were of his Wives Inheritance And the same year upon that Insurrection in the North occasion'd by the Assessing of a Subsidy wherein the Earl of Northumberland was Murthered through the fury of the multitude he was sent with a strong power for the suppressing thereof And in 8 H. 7. was again imploy'd into the North to restrain the Incursions of the Scots In 13 H. 7. upon the Siege of Norham-Castle by those bold Invaders being then in Yorkeshire he marcht towards them but before he could reach to Norham they quitted their ground and retired
Howard Knight of the Bath He had also Issue four Daughters 1 Elizabeth first married to William Earl of Banbury and afterwards to Edward Lord Vaux 2 Frances to Robert Earl of Essex from whom being divorced she became the Wife of Robert Earl of Somerset 3 Katherine to William Earl of Salisbury 4 and Margaret who deceased in her Childhood And departing this life at his House near Charing-Cross 28. Maii An. 1626. 2 Car. 1. was buried at Walden To whom succeeded Theophilus his Son and Heir who in his Fathers life time bore the title of Lord Howard of Walden and in 8 Iac. 26 Martii was made Governour of the Isle of Geresey and Castle of Cornet for life This Theophilus was installed Knight of the Garter shortly after the beginning of King Charles the firsts reign and married Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to George Lord Hume of Barwick Earl of Duâbar in Scotland by whom he had Issue four Sons Iames made Knight of the Bath in An. 1625. at the Coronation of King Charles the first Thomas George and Henry And five Daughters Catherine married to George Lord Aubigny Elizabeth to Algernon Earl of Northumberland Margaret to Roger Earl of Orrory in Ireland Anne to Thomas Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Walsingham of Scadbury in Com. Cantii Knight and Frances to Edward Villers a younger Son to Sir Edward Villers Knight who was Brother of the half blood to George late Duke of Buckingham And departing this life 3 Iunii in An. 1640. was buried at Walden Which Iames succeeding him in his Honours married two Wives 1 Susanna Daughter to Henry Earl of Holand by whom he had Issue one only Daughter surviving named Essex married to Edward Griffyn Son and Heir to Sir Edward Gryffin of Dingley in Com. Northt Knight He secondly married Barbara Daughter to Sir Edward Villers before mentioned and Widow of ... Son and Heir to the Lord Wenman by whom he hath only one Daughter named Elizabeth married to ... Felton one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to our present Soveraign King Charles the Second Howard Earl of Berk-shire ¶ HAving now done with the chief branch of this House of Suffolk I come to Thomas second Son to the before-specified Thomas Earl of Suffolk and of Elizabeth his Wife Daughter and Heir to Sir Henry Knevet of Charlton in Com. Wilts Knight This Thomas upon the 23 of Ianuary 19 Iac. being advanced to the titles of Lord Howard of Charlton and Vicount Andover was before the end of that Kings reign installed Knight of the most noble order of the Garter also 1 Febr. 5 Car. 1. created Earl of Berkshire And having married Elizabeth one of the Daughters and Coheirs to William Lord Burghley Son and Heir to Thomas Earl of Exeter by her had Issue eight Sons viz. Sir Charles Howard Knight of the Bath commonly called Lord Andover 2 Thomas 3 Henry 4 William 5 Edward 6 Sir Robert Howard Knight 7 Philip 8 Iames and 9 Algernon And four Daughters Elizabeth married to Iohn Dreyden Esq Diana ... Frances to Conyers Darcy Son and Heir to Conyers Lord Darcie and Coniers and Mary And departing this life upon the sixteenth day of Iuly An. 1669. was buried in the Abby Church at Westminster To whom succeeded Charles his Son and Heir who in his Fathers life time had summons to divers Parliaments by the title of Lord Howard of Charlton and married Dorothy second Daughter of Thomas Vicount Savage by whom he hath had Iââue three Sons Thomas Henry and Iohn who died in their youth as also two Daughters Anne married to Sir Henry Bedingfield Son and Heir to Sir Henry Bedingfield of Oxborough in Com. Norf. and Elizabeth who died young Lord Howard of Escrick ¶ THE next is Sir Edward Howard Knight another Son of the before specified Thomas Earl of Suffolk This Sir Edward upon the 29 of April 4 Car. 1. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Howard of Escrick in Com. Ebor. by reason he did possess that Lordship which came to Thomas Earl of Suffolk his Father by the marriage of Elizabeth the eldest Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Knevit of Charlton in Com. Wiltes Knight as heir to Thomas Lord Knevit of Escrick her Uncle who died without Issue as I shall shew in due place and Married Mary one of the Daughters of Iohn Lord Butler of Bramfeild in Com. Hertf. by whom he had Issue three Sons viz. Thomas William and Sir Cecill Howard Knight As also Anne a Daughter Married to Charles now Earl of Carlisle And departing this life 24 Apr. an 1675. was buried at the Savoy in the Suburbs of London To whom succeeded Thomas his eldest Son who Married Elizabeth Daughter to Iohn late Earl of Peterborough Howard Earl of Carlisle ¶ I Lastly come to the Lord William Howard third Son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk by Margaret his second Wife Daughter and Heir to Thomas Lord Audley of Walden This William taking to Wife Elizabeth Daughter of Thomas and Sister and Coheir to George Lord Dacres of Gillesland in her right became possess'd of Naworth-Castle in Com. Cumbr. the chief and antient seat of the Lord Dacres in that Northern Tract which still continues to his descendents and being restored in blood by Act of Parliament 1 Iac. had Issue by the same Elizabeth 1. Sir Philip Howard Knight his Son and Heir 2. Sir William Howard of Brafferton in Com. Ebor. Knight 3. Sir Francis Howard Knight and divers other who died young As also three Daughters Mary Married to Sir Iohn Winter Son and Heir to Sir Edward Winter of Lydney in Com. Glouc. Knight Elizabeth to Sir Henry Bedingfeild of Oxborough in Com. Norf. Baronet and Margaret to Sir Thomas Cotton of Conington in Com. Hunt Baronet And departing this life ... Augusti an 1640. was buried at Ereistocke in Cumâerland Which Sir Philip dying in his Father's life time left Issue by Mary his Wife Daughter of Sir Iohn Cârrell of Harting in Com. Suss. Knight three Sons 1. Sir William Howard Knight 2. Iohn and 3. Philip slain at Rowton-Heath in the service of King Charles the First As also two Daughters Elizabeth Married to Bartholmew Fromund of Cheme in Com. Surr. Esq and Alathea to Thomas Lord Fairfax of Emeley in Ireland Which Sir William took to Wife Maây the eldest Daughter of William Lord Evre by whom he had Issue five Sons William who died in his life time Charles Philip Thomas and Iohn And five Daughters Mary Married to Sir Ionathan Atkyns Knight Elizabeth to Sir Thomas Gower of Stittenham in Com. Ebor. Knight Catherine to Sir Iohn Lawson of Broughton in Com. Ebor. Knight Frances to Sir George Downing of East-Hatley in Com. Contâbr Knight and Baronet and Margaret to the Earl of Leven in Scotland Which Charles having been highly instrumental for the happy restoration
of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second was in remuneration of his loyal Services therein by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 20 Apr. in the 13th year of his Reign advanc'd to the dignity of Lord Dacres of Gillesland Vicount Howard of Morpeth and Earl of Carlisle And in an 1663. sent Embassador into Russia as also in an 1664. to the Kings of Sweden and Denmark He Married Anne Daughter to Edward Lord Howard of Escrick and by her hath Issue two Sons Edward who now beareth the Title of Vicount Morpeth and Frederick Christian born at Coppenâagen in Denmark an 1664. As also three Daughters Mary Married to Iohn Fenwike of Wallington in Com. Northumbr Esq Anne to Sir Richard Graham of Netherby in Com. Cumbr. Baronet and Catherine Brooke Lord Cobham 12 E. 4. HAving in my discourse of the Family of Cobham already manifested that Iohn the last Lord Cobham had Issue one sole Daughter and Heir called Ioan who took to Husband Sir Iohn de la Pole Knight and by him left Issue Ioan her Daughter and Heir Married to Sir Gerard Braybroke Knight and afterwards to Sir Iohn Oldeastle Knight I shall now observe that this last mention'd Ioan had Issue by the said Sir Gerard Braybroke one only Daughter and Heir called also Ioan who became the Wife of Sir Thomas Brooke of ... in Com. Somers Knight and that by him she the said Ioan had Issue Sir Edward Brooke Knight called Sir Edward Brooke of Cobham Which Sir Edward in 29 H. 6. being one of those that favoured the Title of Richard Duke of York upon his return out of Ireland in that year sided with the Earls of Salisbury and Warwick on purpose to raise an Army which under the pretence of removing evil Counsellors from the King might advance that Duke unto the Royal Throne And that in 33 H. 6. he was with him in the Battel of St. Albans where he had the better of the day against the Lancastrians Likewise that in 38 H. 6. soon after the arrival of the same Duke at Sandwich he came to him in his passage through Kent Moreover that in 2 E. 4. he attended the King into the North with all the power he could raise upon advertisement that the Lancastrians did endeavour to make head again in those parts having possess'd themselves of divers strong Holds in Northumberland And lastly that he departed this life 29 Maii 4 E. 4. being then seised of the Mannors of Westhale Fulbroke and Swynbroke in Com. Oxon. Stone and Pole in Com. Cantii Sething in Com. Norff. Herdebergh and Aspale in Com. Suff. Lucton Brook-Ylchester Sewardeswyk and Grubbeswyk in Com. Somers as also of the Castle and Mannor of Wicroft and Mannor of Holdiche in Com. Devon leaving Iohn his Son and Heir eighteen years of age Which Iohn in 12 E. 4. 19 Aug. had first summons to Parliament by the Title of Lord Cobham and in 14 E. 4. was by Indenture retain'd to serve the King in his Dutchy of Normandy and Realm of France for the space of one whole year with five men at Arms and fifty Archers In 1 R. 3. he obtain'd from the King a grant in special tail of the Mannour of Burrough and Hundred of Ermyngton as also of the Mannours of Hode and Dertyngton all in Com. Devon Wolston alias Wolveston in Com. Cornub. and of the reversion of the Mannour of Dertsord in Com. Cântii which Thomas Lord Stanley then held for life In 7 H. 7. he was in that expedition then made into Flanders on the behalf of Maximilian the Emperour against the French and in 12. H. 7. marcht against the Cornish-men at that time in Rebellion but happily vanquisht at Black-Heath in Kent He married Margaret the Daughter of Edward Nevil Lord Bergavenny and departing this life ... Sept. An. 1506. 22 H. 7. was buried in the Collegiate Church of Cobham with this Epitaph upon his Tombe-stone Hic jacet Iohannus Broke miles ac Baro Baroniae de Cobham ac domina Margareta uxor sua quondam Filia nobilis viri Edovardi Nevil nuper domini de Bargaveny qui quidem Iohannes obiit ... die mensis Septembris A. D. 1506. quorum animabus propitietur Dens Amen Leaving Thomas his Son and Heir who in 4 H. 8. had a special Livery of all his Lands as also of all those Lordships and Lands which divolved to him by descent as Cousin and Heir to Sir Gerard Braybroke Knight Son and Heir to Sir Gerard Braybroke Knight Which Thomas in 5 H. 8. attended the King into France at such time as he took Therouene and Turnay and in 6 H. 8. was sent with the Lord Bergavenny and others to strengthen the Town of Calais as also other Fortresses within the English-pale And having by his Testament bearing date 7 Iulii 21 H. 8. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Church of Cobham in Kent amongst his Ancestors departed this life upon the 19 day of the same month of Iuly whereupon he had burial in the same Church with this Epitaph Orate pro animâ Thomae Broke militis domini de Cobham consanguinei haeredis Ricardi Beauchamp militis Qui quidem Thomas câpit in uxorem Dorotheam Filiam Henrici Heyden militis habuerunt exitum inter eos septem Filios sex Filias Et praedictus Thomas cepit in uxorem Dorotheam Sowthwell viduam quae obiit sine exitu Et postea cepit in uxorem Elizabetham Harte habuerunt nullum exitum inter eos Qui quidem Thomasâbiit 19 Iulii An. 1529. leaving Issue by Dorothy his Wife Daughter of Sir Henry Heydon Knight George his Son and Heir who the next year following joined with the rest of the Peers in subscribing that Letter to Pope Clement whereby they represented to his Holiness that unless he did comply with King Henry the 8th in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Katherine the acknowledgment of his Supremacie here would be bazarded In 31 H. 8. upon the dissolution of the greater Monasteries this George obtain'd a grant in see of the Mannour of Chattingdon in Kent as also of the Colledge of Cobham and in 5 E. 6. upon some apprehension of danger from the French was constituted Lieutenant-general of those Forces which were sent into the North for the fortifying of some Havens in those parts But in 1 Mariae being committed prisoner to the Tower of London upon suspicion of his confederacy with Sir Thomas Wiat in that insurrection then made by him was shortly after enlarged And by his Testament bearing date 13 Ian. 4 5 Ph. M. being then one of the Knights Companions of the most noble order of the Garter bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Cobham before mentioned thereby appointing that Sir William Brooke
Eliz. took his place there upon the second of April In 15 Eliz. he was one of the Peers upon the Tryal of Thomas Duke of Norff. And the same year upon the League made by Queen Elizabeth with the States of the United Provinces was one of the Lords then sent into France with Edward Earl of Lincoln Lord Admiral for ratifying thereof In 29 Eliz. he was also one of the Peers which sate at Fotheringhay upon Tryal of the Queen of Scots Likewise in 43 Eliz. upon that Insurrection made in London by Robert Earl of Essex he was one of those Lords which appear'd with him therein and thereupon suffered Imprisonment This William Married two Wives First Christian Daughter of ... Anslow Esq by whom he had Issue one Son called William And to his second Wife Catherine Daughter of Edmund Lord Chandos by whom he had Issue one Daughter named Elizabeth Married to Sir Edwyne Sands Knight Son and Heir of Miles Sandys of Latimers in Com. Buck. Esq Master of the Kings Bench Office and departed this life 29 Sept. an 1623. 21 Iac. To whom succeeded William his said Son and Heir Which William took to Wife Alathea eldest Daughter and Coheir of Iohn Panton of Brinneskiâ in the Parish of Hanthlan in Com. Denb Esq and died 12 Nov. an 1629. 5 Car. 1. without Issue Whereupon William the Son of Colonel Henry Sands Son of the said Edwyn and Elizabeth which Colonel being mortally wounded on the Kings part in the Fight at Bramdene near Alâford in Com. Sutht 29 Martii 1644. died 6 Apr. next ensuing becoming Heir to this Honour had Summons to Parliament accordingly And having Married Mary the youngest Daughter to William late Earl of Salisbury died in an 1668. without Issue This last mention'd William had three other Brothers viz. Henry Miles and Edwyn and six Sisters Hesther Married to Humphrey Noy Son to William Noy sometime Attorney General to King Charles the First Alathea to Francis Gofton of Alderidge in Com. Sutht Esq Mary to Dr. Henry Savage Principal of Baliol-Coll in Oxford Iane to Iohn Harris of Old-Wodstoke in Com. Oxon. Esq Margaret to Sir Iohn Mill of Tachbury in Com. Sutht Baronet and Margery to Sir Edmund Fortescue of Fallowpitt in Com. Devon Baronet Which Henry now Lord Sandys Brother and Heir of William is yet Unmarried Vaux of Harwedon 15 H. 8. THis Family whose Seat hath been at Harwedon in Com. Northt for more than two hundred and fifty years do derive their Descent from Robert de Vaux a great man in the North of this Realm in the days of King Stephen and Henry the Second being then Founder of the Priory of Laâercost in Cumberland as I have elsewhere shewed Being thus fix'd there William Vaux in the time of those great and sharp contests betwixt the Houses of Yorke and Lancaster lost all for his adherence to King Henry the Sixth but at length Henry Earl of Richmund obtaining the Crown Nicholas his Son and Heir had restitution thereof Whereupon he fought stoutly for that King in the Battel of Stoke near Newark in 2 H. 7. against Iohn Earl of Lincoln and his Adherents then in Arms on the behalf of Lambert Simnel set up as a Counterfeit Son to George Duke of Clarence for which good service King Henry being there Victorious he receiv'd the honour of Knighthood And in 17 of the same Kings Reign at that great Solemnity of Prince Arthur's Marriage wore a Gown of Purple Velvet adorn'd with pieces of gold so thick and massy that beside the Silk and Furs it was valued at a thousand pounds as also a Collar of SS weighing eight hundred pound in Nobles In 1 H. 8. this Nicholas being made Lieutenant of the Castle at Guisnes in Picardy in 5 H. 8. was at the Siege of Therouene In 10 H. 8. he was one of the Embassadors then sent into France for confirming the Articles of Peace betwixt King Henry and the French And in 11 H. 8. in order to that famous Enterview near Guisnes between King Henry and the King of France was one of the Commissioners at that time sent thither to make preparation for the same After which he grew in such high esteem at Court as that in 15 H. 8. 27 Apr. he was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm the solemnity of his Creation with some others then being at the King 's Royal Palace of Bridewell in the Suburbs of London But he lived not long to enjoy that Honour For having by his Testament bearing date the same year by the Title of Lord Harowden bequeath'd his Body to be buried at Harowdon in case he should depart this life in Northamptonshire if in London then in the Black-Fryers and if at Guisnes in the Church there appointing that C l. should be bestow'd upon Priests Clerks and poor People at his Funeral and ordained a Chantry for one Priest to sing Mass in the Parish-Church of Harowden for the Souls of his Grandfather Father and Mother as also for the Souls of his two Wives his Children and other his Ancestors Souls And having likewise bequeath'd to his Daughters Margaret Bridget and Maud five hundred pounds a piece for their respective Marriages and to his Sons Thomas and William all his wearing gere except Cloth of Gold Cloth of Silver and Tissue he departed this life soon after as by the Probate of that his Testament which beareth date 3 Iulii next ensuing appeareth This Nicholas had two Wives First Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to Henry Lord Fitz Hugh Widow of Sir William Parr Knight by whom he left Issue three Daughters viz. Catherine Married to Sir George Throkmorton of Coughton in Com. Warr. Knight Anne to Sir Thomas Strange of Hunston in Com. Norff. Knight and Alice to Sir Edward Sapcote of Elton in Com. Hunt Knight Secondly Anne Daughter of Thomas Greene of Green's-Norton in Com. Northt Esq by whom he had Issue two Sons Thomas and William and three Daughters Margaret Wife of Francis Pultney of Misterton in Com. Leic. Esq Maud of Sir Iohn Farmer of Eston juxta Touceter in Com. Northt Knight and Bridget of Maurice Welsh of Sudbury in Com. Glouc. Esq Which Thomas his Son and Heir in 19 H. 8. was one of those who attended Cardinal Wolsey when he went Embassador in such great state beyond-Sea to make Peace betwixt the Emperour King Henry of England and King Francis of France In 22 H. 8. being summon'd to Parliament he took his place there 19 Ian. And in 24 H. 8. waited on the King to Calais and thence to Boloine In 25 H. 8. upon the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen this Thomas was one of the Knights of the Bath then made for the honour of that Solemnity He was also Captain
amplum obsequii amoris ergo Patriverâ pio verè Catholico Thomas mâstissimus filius haeres multis cum lachrymis scripsit posuit Beati qui in Domino moriuntur Leaving Issue one only Son viz. Thomas and two Daughters Elizabeth Married to Dixey Hickman of Kew in Com. Surr. Esq and another Elizabeth to Andrew Windsor Esq her Kinsman Which Thomas succeeding him in his Honours Married Katherine the Daughter to Edward Earl of Worcester but dying Issueless 6 Dec. an 1642. was buried at Tarbick with his Ancestors Whereupon the Title of Lord Windsor being in the King's disposal so that he might confer it on the Issue of either of these Sisters before-mention'd or retain it His Royal Majesty King Charles the Second considering that this last Thomas Lord Windsor had setled the greatest part of his antient Inheritance upon his Nephew Thomas Windsor Hickman Son of Dixey Hickman by Elizabeth his elder Sister was pleased to dispose and confirm to him and his Heirs the said Title of Lord Windsor with such place in Parliament as his Predecessors had formerly enjoy'd as by his Letters Patent bearing date 16 Iunii in the twelfth year of his Reign appeareth Which Thomas thus hearing the Title of Lord Windsor Married two Wives Anne Daughter to Sir William Savile of Thornhill in Com. Ebor. Baronet Sister of George now Vicount Halifax by whom he hath Issue one Son called Other and Mary a Daughter Married to Sir Thomas Cokesey of Bentley in Com. Wigorn. Baronet Secondly Vrsula Daughter and Coheir of Sir Thomas Widdrington of ... in Com. Ebor. Knight by whom he hath Issue two Sons Thomas and Dixy and a Daughter called Vrsula Iohn Lord Hussey 21 H. 8. WHat relation in blood this Iohn Lord Hussey of whom I am now to speak had to that Family of Hussey whereof I have already made mention in the first Volume of this work I have not seen nor can I discover more of him than that he was Son to Sir William Hussey Knight who being a learned Lawyer was first constituted Attorney General to King Edward the 4 th in 11. of his reign next Serjeant at Law in 17 E. 4. and lastly Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Kings Bench 7 Maii 21 E. 4. In 2 H. 7. this Iohn was in Arms for the King at the Battel of Stobe against Iohn Earl of Lincoln and his adherents and in 13 H. 8. being then a Knight was made chief Butler of England In 21 H 8. he was one of the Knights for the Kings Body and being summoned to that Parliament begun at Westminster 3 Nov. the same year was admitted into the House upon the first of December following In 22 H. 8. bearing then the title of Lord Hussey he had a grant of the custody of the Mannour of Harewode in Com Ebor. and was one of the Lords who subscribed that Declaration then sent to the Pope whereby they intimated to his Holiness that unless he did comply with King Henry in that cause of his divorce his Supremacy would not much longer be owned in this Realm And in 24 H. 8. being then one of the Lords of the Council had a grant of the wardship and marriage of Thomas the Son and Heir of Christopher Wymbushe deceased But in 28 H. 8. being in that commotion in Lincolnshire occasioned by the assessment of a Subsidy he suffered death for it at Lincoln in Iune the next ensuing year Whereupon his lands were confiscate and his Mannour of Sleford in Com. Linc. where he had his chief residence was granted by Thomas Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury to Richard Goodrick of London Esq and Mary his Wife in Fee This Iohn Lord Hussey married two Wives and by them had many Children First Anne Daughter to George Earl of Kent by whom he had Issue two Sons Giles and Thomas and five Daughters Bridget first married to Sir Richard Morison Knight afterwards to Henry Earl of Rutland and lastly to Francis Earl of Bedford Elizabeth to ... Hungerford Anne to Sir Humphrey Browne Knight one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas Anne to ... Dimock and Dorothy to ... Doâwray Secondly Margaret Daughter and Heir to Simon Blount by whom he had Issue Sir William Hussey Knight Giles Hussey of Carthorpe in Com. Linc. Sir Gilbert Hussey Knight and Reginald and one Daughter called Elizabeth All which Sons and Daughters were restored in blood only in the Parliament held at Westminster 5 Eliz. Wentworth 21 H. 8. OF this Family though of great antiquity in Yorkshire the first that became advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm was Thomas Wentworth Son of Sir Richard Wentworth of Nettlesâed in Com. Suff. Knight who after the sitting of that Parliament which met at Westminster 3 Nov. 21 H. 8. and continuing by Prorogation till 27 of that Kings reign gave the first fatal stroke to the Monasteries of England was admitted as a Peer upon the second of December in the same 21 th year by virtue of a Writ of Summons This Thomas having married Margaret the Daughter of Sir Adrian Fortescue Knight and by Anne her Mother Heir to Sir William Stonore Knight had a special livery of all the lands which by the death of the said Anne descended to her And upon that Insurrection of the Norfolk Men led by Captain Ket in 2 E. 6. accompanied William Marquess of Northampton then sent against them Being afterwards Lord Chamberlain of that Kings houshold he died 3 Martii 5 E. 6. and was buried in the Abby Church at Westminster leaving Issue eight Sons viz. Thomas Henry Richard Philip Iohn Edward Iames and Roger and nine Daughters scil Anne married to Iohn the Son of Edmund Poley Cecelie Mary Elizabeth Margaret Margery to Iohn Lord Williams of Tame afterwards to Sir William Darcie Knight and lastly to Sir Iohn Crofts Knight Iane Catherine and Dorothy To whom succeeded Thomas his Son and Heir who had summons to Parliament in 6 E. 6. and being about that time made Deputy of Calais was shortly after removed from that trust by reason of his youth and want of experience Upon the death of King Edward the sixth he was one of the first that appeared for Queen Mary And in the first year of her reign being one of her Privy-Council was again made Deputy of Calais and the Marches thereof and so continued till the fatal Siege of that Garrison by the Duke of Guise in 5 Mariae whose Army was so great and the assaults made by it so irresistable that seeing no hopes of defending it he craved a parly whereupon it was yielded upon condition that the Inhabitants should depart without carrying any thing away and that the Governour with fifty other such as
Which Thomas had issue Richard who having been an industrious Student of the Laws in the Middle-Temple London was in 21 H. 8. made choice of for the Autumn-Reader in that Honorable Society Shortly after which by degrees having sundry eminent imployments he arrived to great wealth and Honor For in 24 H. 8. he obtain'd the Office of Attorney general in Wales and the Marches thereof for life and in 25 H. 8. 10 Octob. was constituted the King's Sollicitor-general In 27 H. 8. he had a Grant of the Office of Chirographer in the Court of Common-Pleas and about that time visiting Sir Thomas Moore late Lord Chancellor then a prisoner in the Tower used divers Arguments for perswading him to acknowledge the King's Supremacy in Spirituals which for many ages had been attributed to the Pope In which year upon the dissolving of all those Religious Houses whose yearly values were not certified to be above Two hundred pounds the King's Revenues being thereby not a little augmented and a certain peculiar Court called The Court of Angmentation by Act of Parliament erected he was made Chancellor thereof and thereupon obtain'd a Grant of the scite of the Priorie of Lighes with the Mannor of âighes thereto appertaining in Com. Essex as also of divers Lands in other places belonging to that Monastery In 36 H. 8. at the siege of Boloinâ he was one of the Commissioners appointed to Treat with the French touching Peace being at that time Treasurer of the King's Wars both there and in Scotland and in 38 H. 8. the King lying on his Death-bed was constituted one of the Assistants to his Executors in matters of great consequence In 1 E. 6. being then a Knight he was by Letters patent bearing date 16 Feb. advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Riche it being the fourth day before the Coronation and upon the Thirtiâth of November following constituted Lord Chancellor of England But in 5 E. 6. well observing y the danger of the times both by the Duke of Somercet's fall and otherwise and doubting what questions might arise in the ensuing Parliament having accumulated to himself a very fair fortune like a discreet Pilot who seeing a storme at hand gets his Ship into Harbor he made sute to the King by reason of some bodily Infirmities that he might be discharged of his Office Which being granted the Great Seal was delivered to Thomas Goodrick Bishop of Ely after which he lived many years and at his own charge built the Tower Steeple at Rochford in Com. Essex By his Testament bearing date 12 Maii 9 Eliz. he bequeath'd his body to be buried in the parish Church of Felsted in Com. Essex and departed this life the next ensuing year as may seem by the probate thereof which beares date 3 Iunii An. 1568. 10 Eliz. leaving issue by Elizabeth his wife sister to William Ienks Citizen of London Robert his son and heir and nine daughters Margerie married to Henry Pigot of Abington Esquire Agnes to Edmund Mordant Esquire Mary to Sir Thomas Wrothe Knight Dorothy to Francis Barley Esq Elizabeth to Robert Peyton Esquire Winifride first to Sir Henry Dudley Knight and afterwards to Roger Lord North and Frances to Iohn Lord Darcy of Chiche Which Robert succeeding him in his Honor in 15 Eliz. was one of the Peers upon the Tryal of Thomas Duke of Norffolk and afterwards sent into France with the Earl of Lincolne Lord Admiral and others for concluding a League with the French at Blois In 16 Eliz. he was imploy'd into Ireland with the Lord Darcie and others but returned upon occasion of private business within a Moneth and died in An. 1581. 23 Eliz. as may seem by the probate of his Will bearing date 7 Iunii the same year leaving issue by Mary his wife daughter and heir of George Baldri son and heir to Sir Thomas Baldri Knight Citizen of London three sons Robert his son and heir Sir Edwyn Riche Knight and Richard as also one daughter called Elizabeth Which Robert in 40 Eliz. having been in that voyage with Robert Earl of Essex to Cadez was by Letters patent bearing date at Westminster 6 Aug. 16 Iac. An. 1618. advanced to the Title of Earl of Warwick and founded an Almeshouse at Rochford in Com. Essex for five poor men and one aged woman He married two wives first Penelope daughter to Walter Earl of Essex who bore him three sons Robert who succeeded him in his Honors Henry afterwards created Earl of Holand and Charles Which Charles being a Knight was slain in that voyage with the Duke of Buckingham to the Isle of Rhe in France in An. 1627. And four daughters Letice first married to Sir George Carie of Cockington in Com. Devon Knight and after to Sir Arthur Lake Knight Penelope to Sir Gervase Clifton of Clâfton in Com Nott. Knight and Baronet Essex to Sir Thomas Cheeke of Pirgo in Com. Essex Knight and Isabel to Sir Iohn Smith Knight son to Sir Thomas Smith Knight Farmer of the Customs widow of Richard Rogers of Brimston in Com. Dors. Esquire But this Penelope his first wife forsaking him married in his life time to Charles Earl of Devon To his second wife he wedded Frances daughter to Sir Christopher Wray Knight Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Kings Bench widdow of Sir George Paul of Snartford in Com. Linc. Knight and Baronet but by her had no issue and departing this life at Warwick House in Holburne 24 Martii An. 1618. within eight moneths after his Creation was buried with his Ancestor's at Felsâed before-mentioned Which Robert so succeeding him married thrice first Frances the daughter and heir to Sir William Hatton alias Newport Knight by Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir to Sir Francis Gaudi Knight Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas and by her had issue four sons Robert and Charles who succeeded him As also Henry and Hatton who died unmarried Likewise three daughters Anne married to Edward then Lord Mandevile son and heir to Henry Earl of Manchester Lucie to Iohn Lord Roberts of Truro and Frances to Nicholas Earl of Scarsdale Which Robert was Admiral for the Long Parliament An. 1658. And departing this life upon the 18 th day of April An. 1658 was buried at Felstede His grandson married Frances the youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell then called Lord Protector To whom succeeded Robert his eldest son made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the First Which Robert married Anne daughter to William Earl of Devonshire and by her had issue one son called Robert who died in his life time without issue and three daughters Anne married to Thomas son and heir to Sir Iohn
Ancestors Which William his son and heir succeeding him in his honor married the Lady Frances one of the daughters of Henry late Earl of Holand by whom he hath had issue three sons viz. VVilliam his son and heir who married Frances the daughter to Francis Pierpoint late of Notâingham Esquire a younger son to Robert Earl of Kingston super Hull And seven daughters 1. Isabell who died unmarried 2. Lettice wedded to Sir Richard Hampden of Great-Hampden in Com. Buck. âsquire 3. Elizabeth yet unmarried 4. Frances married to Rouland Hunt of Boreatton in Com. Salop. Esquire 5. Penelope to Philip Foley of Prestwood in Com. Staff Esquire 6. Diana to Henry Asââurst Citizen of London and 7. Anne who died unmarried Lord Darcie of Chich. 5 Edw. 6. THat this Family is a branch of that which hath long florisht in the Counties of âincoln and York whereof I have in the first Volume of this Work already discourst there is no doubt at all to be made though I never could yet find when it first came thence Nor seen any thing memorable thereof till 8 H. 5. that Robert Darcie was Eschaetor for the County of Essex Who having been first a Clerk to a Lawyer afterwards married a rich Mârchants Widow of Maâdon that had a parâ in three or four ships at Sea and purchased Lands in those parts Which widdow called Aliâe being daughter and coheir to ... Fââz-Langlây died in 26 H. 6. and was buriâd in the Chapel of the Hâly Trinity within the Church of All Hallows in Maldon with this Robert her Husband who left issue two sons viz. Sir Robert Darcie of Danberie Knight and Iohn Darcie of Tolshunt Which Sir Robert departing this life in 9 E. 4. left issue Thomas Squyer for the Body to King Henry 6 th and King Edward 4 th who died in 1 H. 7. And he Roger Squyer of the Body to K. Henry the 7 th who by Elizabeth his wife daughter of Sir Henry VVentworth K t had issue another Thomas who in 36 H. 8. being then a Knight was constituted Master of the King's Artillery now called Master of the Ordinance within the Tower of London as also Gentleman of the Privy-Chamber in 37 H. 8. And in 5 E. 6. being then Vice-chamberlain of the King's Houshold Captain of the Guard and one of the four principal Knights of his Privy-Chamber upon the fifth of April was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the name of Lord Darcie of Chiche whereupon he had summons to the Parliament then sitting and took his place upon the 23 d of Ianuary accordingly But in An. 1558. 5 4 Ph. M. being then Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter and residing at Wivenhoâ in Com. Essex he declared his Testament whereby as to his Interrment and Funeral he committed it wholly to the Order of Holy Church and dying within less than two years after ãâã for the Probate thereof bears date 14 Martii ââ60 was buried at St. Osythes leaving issue by Elizabeth his wife daughter to Iohn Earl of Oxford Iohn his son and heir as also two other sons Alberic who died at Newâaven and Robert And two daughters ãâã married to Richard Suthwell of Wood-Rysing in Com. Norff. Esq and Constance to Edmund Pyrton of Bentley in Com. Essex Which Iohn being summon'd to Parliament in 1 Eliz. took his place there 25 Ian. the same year and in 16 Eliz. accompanied VValter Earl of Essex into Ireland This Iohn having married Frances daughter of Richard Lord Rich Lord Chancellor of England departed this life in 23 Eliz. leaving issue Thomas his son and heir and Iohn a younger son who died unmarried as also Mary a daughter wife of Robert Lord Lumley Which last mention'd Thomas upon the fifth of Iuly An. 1621. 19 Iac. was created Vicount Colchester for life with remainder to Sir Thomas Savage of Rock-Savage in Com. Cestr. Knight and Baronet and to the heir male of his body by Elizabeth his wife eldest daughter to him the said Thomas Moreover upon the fourth of Nov. 2 Car. 1. he was advanc'd to the dignity of an Earl by the title of Earl Rivers with remainder to the said Sir Thomas Savage for lack of issue male of his own body And having wedded Mary the daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Kitson Kt. had issue by her one only son called Thomas and four daughters Which Thomas married the daughter and heir to Sir Iohn Fitz of South âavistoke in Com. Devon Knight widow of Sir Alan Perci Knight and died in his life-time without issue His four daughters were these Elizabeth married to the before-specified Sir Thomas Savage Mary to Roger Manwood Esquire son to Sir Peter Manwood Knight of the Bath Penelope first to Sir George Trenchard son and heir to Sir George Trenchard of UUolveton in Com. Dors. Knight after to Sir Iohn Gage of Fixley in Com. Suss. Baronet and Susan who died unmarried This Earl Rivers died at London 21 Feb. An. 1639. 15 Car. 1. and was buried in the Church of St. Osythes at Chich before-mentioned Iohn Lord Williams of Tame 1 Mariae BEfore I come to the advancement of this Iohn unto the degree and dignity of a Baron it will not be improper to take notice by what steps he ascended to that honour As to his Parentage he was of the same Family with Sir Richard Williams Knight who assumed the surname of Cromwell in the time of King Henry the Eighth viz. second Son to Sir Iohn Williams of Burfeild in Com. Berks. Knight by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter and Co-heir to Richard More of Burfeild Esquire the name of his elder Brother being Reginald Williams The first mention I find of him in reference to his preferment is in 18 H. 8. he being then a servant to that King having also ten pounds per annum granted to him by Patent for the keeping of a Greyhound And in 27 H. 8. was Clerk of the Kings Jewel-house By which means geting interest at Court he obtained a Patent for the office of Master or Treasurer of the same Jewel-house But Thomas Cromwell then Secretary of State being too strong for him forced him to surrender it and to accept of another jointly with himself so as to share the profits thereof betwixt them and the survivor to enjoy it wholly By which and other means geting wealth in 30 H. 8. he purchased the Mannors of great Ricott and little Ricott in Com. Oxon. from Giles Heron of Shakelwell in Com. Mid. Esquire Son of Iohn Heron sometime Treasurer of the Chamber to King H. 8. to whom Sir Richard Fowler Knight Son to Richard Chancelor of the Dutchy of Lancaster had formerly
Title of Lord Willoughby of Eresby whilst his Father lived and firmly adhering to the King from the first appearance of that Grand Insurrection commanded the Royal Regiment of His Majesties Guards And being near to his valiant father when he had that mortal wound for perservation of his person from the violence of the Soldiers in the heat of Battel voluntarily yielded himself to a Commander of Horse on the other side And not long after having his liberty by exchange faithfully served the same King in divers other Battels throughout the whole course of that Unhappy War and otherwise being one of the Gentlemen of His Royal Bedchamber and of His Privy-Council whereby he had his share in those sufferings which all the True-hearted Royallists cheerfully underwent during the long continuance of the late Woful Usurpation Moreover living to see the joyful Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second whose Royal Coronation was shortly afterwards solemnized he exhibited his Claime for the exercise of that great hereditary Office of Lord High Chamberlain of England and for the reception of such Fees and Benefits as his noble Ancestors had heretofore thereupon enjoy'd Which was allowed Being also elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter he was Install'd with others 16 Apr. An. 1661. 13 Car. 2. And on the day of His Majesties most happy and solemn Coronation at Westminster which was the 23 d of the same moneth of April then exercising the said Office of Lord High Chamberlain did receive those Fees and Benefits which were of right thereupon due This Earl married twice first Martha daughter of Sir William Cokain Knight Alderman of the City of London widow of Iohn Earl of Holderness and by her had issue five sons Robert Peregrine Richard Vere now one of the Barons of the Exchequer and Charles and three daughters Elizabeth married to Baptist Vicount Compden Bridget to Sir Thomas Oâburne Baronet now Earl of Danby and Lord High Treasurer of England and Catherine to Robert Dormer of Dorton in Com. Oxon. Esquire Secondly Bridget daughter and sole heir of Edward Wray Esquire Groome of the Bedchamber to King Iames third son to Sir William Wray of Gâentworth in Com. Linc. Knight and Baronet by Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir to Francis Lord Norris Earl of Berkshire By which Bridget he had issue three sons Iames now Lord Norris by descent from his Grandmother Edward and Henry and the Lady Mary a daughter And departing this life at the Lord Camdens House in Kensington 25 Iulii An. 1666. was buried at Edenham in the Vault with his Noble Father To whom succeeded Robert his son and heir who married thrice first Mary daughter and coheir to Iohn Massingberd a Merchant in London of the East-India Company descended of an antient and worshipful Family of that name in Com. Linc. by whom he had issue only one daughter named Arabâlla Secondly Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Lord Wharton by whom he hath issue five sons Robert Peregrine Phillip Norris and Albemarle Thirdly Elizabeth daughter and sole heir to Thomas late Earl of Downe in Ireland by whom he hath issue Elizabeth a daughter Sidney Earl of Leicester â Iao. THis Family antiently seated at Cxaâleigh in Com. Surr. and Kyngesham in Com. Suss. do derive themselves linâ ally from Sir William Sidney Knight who came out of Anjou with Henry the son of Maud the Empress afterwards King by the name of Henry the Second whose Chamberlain he then was made From which Sir William descended another William who in 3 H. 8. being then one of the Esquires of the King's House accompanyed Thomas Lord Darcie into Spain for the assistance of the Spaniard against the Moores and when other persons of quality received the dignity of Knighthood at the hands of King Ferdinand excused himself from partaking thereof In 4 H. 8. he was Captain of one of those ships which being then imployed against the French encountred them upon the Coast of Britany So likewise in 5 H. 8. at which time the English intended to have fallen upon them in the Haven of Brest but by a mischance hapning to one of their ships which fell on a Rock were prevented Before the end of which year being a Knight upon an Invasion of the North by the Scots he was one of the Chief Commanders of the English Army then victorious at Floddon-Field And in 6 H. 8. accompanied the Duke of Suffolk the Marquess Dorâet and sundry other honourable persons unto Paris there to make proof of their skill in Armes against the Dolphin of France and nine other select persons whom he had taken for his assistants at those solemn Justs there held in the moneth of November for all comers being Gentlemen of Name and Armes Whereupon they landed at Calais all in Green Coats and Hoods because they would not be known Which Justs were kept two dayes after the Coronation of Q. Mary wife to Lewes the Twelfth King of France and sister to King Henry the Eighth And in 12 H. 8 upon the going over of the King and Queen with great State into France at which time he met King Francis betwixt Guisnes and Ardes Justs being thereupon held for fourteen dayes he was one in the second Band of the English at those Martial Exercises He was also Chamberlain and Steward to K Henry the 8 th In 15 H. 8. he accompanyed the Duke of Suffolk then General of the English Forces into France at which time divers Castles and places of strength in those parts were won by the English And departs this life 11 Feb. 7 E. 6. being at that time 70 years of age left issue Henry his son and heir and four daughters Frances married to Thomas Earl of Sussex ... to Sir William Fitz-Williams Knight Mary to Sir William Dormer Kt and Lucie to Sir Iames Harington Kt. Which Henry in 3 E. 6. was Knighted by that King and sent Embassador into France being at that time but Two and twenty years of age and in 4 E. 6. constituted Chief Cup-bearer to the King for life In 2 3 Ph. M. he was made Vice-Treasurer and general Governor of all the King and Queens Revenues within the Realm of Ireland And in 4 5 Ph. M. Justice of Ireland in the absence of the Earl of Sussex then Lord Deputy In 2 Eliz. he was appointed Lord President of Wales and in 5 Eliz. sent into France to discover the certainty of that design which the Duke of Guise and his party were driving on against Q. Elizabeth as also to promote the peace of both Realmes But when he found them averse thereto return'd Then he was sent into Scotland to the Queen there for deferring the Conference which she desired with Queen Elizabeth until another year or
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 Comââorthampt 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 ââlii 16 Iac. he was farther honoured with the ââegree of Vicount by the name of Vico ãâ¦ã and in May 17 Iac. sent Emb ãâã into Germany Whence he returâââ 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 Carliâe 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 Whiâiâon in Com. Northampt. Esq by whom he had issue Robert his son and heir and three daughters Cathârine 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 ââhn Curson Knight and Catheriâe to Sir Iohn Carââll Kââght Which William took to wise the ãâã of Sir Richard Molineux of Sefton in Coââ âanc 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 âriundus 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
same consideration the like Grant of the Forestership of Thornwoods on the Southern part of Shirewoââ in that County with the Fee of four pence a day for executing that Office Nevertheless no sooner did the Earl of Richmund land in this Realm though but with a very slender strength that that he with his six valiant Brothers viz. another Sir Everard then also of Tilton Iohn Digby of âetilby Rouland Digby of Welby both in Leicestershire Lybeus Digby of Luffâam in com Rotel Thomas and Benjamin not forgetting the old Lancastrian Interest came in freely unto him and fought stoutly on his part at Bosworth-Field against King Richard where the Victory falling to that Earl being thenceforth King by the name of Henry the Seventh he advanced Iohn and Thomas to the dignity of Knighthood making the former also Knight-Marshal of His Houshold and the other one of the Gentlemen Huishers of His Chamber conferring on him the Bailywick of ââney in com Buck. and Keepership of the Park there where he thenceforth made his residence But none of them had better advantages for their faithful services to that King than Simon for in the first year of his Râign he obtained the Stewardship of certain Lordships in com Rutl. viz. Uppingham Preston Barouâhdon Esenden and Greteham and of all the Lands formerly belonging to George Duke of Clarence to hold for life as also the like Office and Receivership for the Mannor of Bâdale in com Ebor. And having in the second year of his Reign been a Commander in His Army at the Battel of Stoke had in consideration of his acceptable services a Grant of the Mannor of âavysbâry in the parish of Micham in com Surr. and to the heirs male of his body and the next ensuing year a Grant of the Office of Comptroller of the Petty-Customes in the Port of London as also of the Forestership of Thornwoods in Shirewood formerly conferred upon him by King Edward the 4 th and in 11 H. 7. of the Lordship of Coâeshill before-specified in special Tail being at that time Deputy to Iohn Earl of Oxford Constable of the Tower of London Which Lordship came to the Crown by the attainder of Sir Simon Montfort Knight for his adherence to Perkân Warbeck After this in 12 H. 7. he had a Commission to exercise Marshal-Law in the Counties of Devon and Cornwall against divers Malefactors and having been Sheriff of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester in the first and ninth years of King Henry the Eighth by his Testament bearing date 22 Aug. 9 H 8. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chancel of the parish Church of Coleshill under a fair Toâb there erected in his life time and departed this life 24 Febr. 12 H. 8. leaving issue by Alice his wife daughter and heir to Iohn Waleys of Est Raddon in com Devon Esquire Reginald Digby his son and heir as also a younger son called Thomas from whom the Digby's of Mansfeild Woodhouse in com Nott. are descended Which Reginald by Ann his wife daughter and coheir to Iohn Danvers of Cothorpe in com Oxon. Esquire had issue Iohn who took to wife Ann the daughter of Sir George Throkmorton of Coughton in com Warr. K t And he George who being at the siege of âutphen in 28 Eliz. had there the honor of Knighthood conferred on him and by Abigail his wife daughter to Sir Arthur Heveningham of ... in com Norff. Knight left issue l three sons Robert Philip and this Iohn Which Robert being afterwards a Knight and taking to wife Lettice the Grandchild and heir female to Gerald Earl of Kildare in Ireland left issue Robert his son and heir created Lord Digby of Geashill in that Realm by K. Iames whose descendents do still enjoy that honor As to the advancement of this Iohâ it was his own meer merits which brought it to pass For having first been a Fellow-Commoner in Magdalen-Colledge Oxon. and afterwards travelled into France and Italy whereby he became singularly qualified upon that designed Insurrection on Dunsmore Health in Warwickshire by those Unparallel'd Gunpowder-Conspirators about the beginning of November 3 Iac. in order to the surprisal of the Princess Elizabeth the King's daughter then residing at Combe in that County whereof the Lord Harington her Guardian had private intimation he was by that Lord dispatcht to the Court to acquaint His Majesty therewith Where his abilities and fidelity being amply discern'd by that prudent King he was admitted Gentlâman of the privy-chamber and one of His Majesties Carvers Also upon the sixteenth of March 4 Iac. Knighted at Whitehall And in the moneth of April An. 1611. 9 Iac. imployed Embassador into Spaine so likewise in October An. 1614. 12 Iac. Moreover 3 April An. 1616. 14 Iac. made Vice-Chamberlain of his Majesties Houshold and one of his Privy Council And the next ensuing year 15 Iac. being sent again into Spaine upon his return was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm 25 Nov. 16. Iac. by the title of Lord Digby of Shireburne in com Dors. After which scil An. 1620. 18 Iac. he was sent Embassador to the Arch Duke Albert and the next year following to Ferdinand the Emperor as also to the Duke of Bavaria Whence returning in October An. 1621. he was again scil in An. 1622. 20 Iac. employed Embassador extraordinary to the Spaniard touching a Marriage betwixt Prince Charles and the Lady Maria daughter to Philip the Third then King of that Realm and created Earl of Bristol 15 Sept. the same year He married Beatrice daughter to Charles Walcot of Walcot in com Salop. Esq widdow of Sir Iohn Dive of Bromham in com Bedf. Knight by whom he had issue two sons George born at Madrid in Spaine in the month of October An. 1612. and Iohn born in England in March An. 1617. who dyed in France unmarried As also two daughters Mary married to Sir Arthur Chichester now Lord Dunegal in Ireland and Abigal to George Freake âldest son of Iohn Freake of Shroughton in âom Dors. Esquire And departing this life at Paris in France 16 Ian. An. 1653. was there buried in the common burial place of the Hugâenots in that City To whom succeed George his son and heir installed Knight of the Garter An. Apr. 1661 which George married Anne daughter to Francis late Earl of Bedford and by her had issue two sons viz. Iohn his son and heir who first married Alice the only child of Robert Bourne of Blake-Hall in the Parish of Bovenger in com Essex Esquire by whom he had no issue secondly Rachel daughter of Sir Hugh Windham Knight one of the Justices of the Court of Common-Pleas the name of his second son was Francis slain in that sharp Fight at Sea
is Somerhil the place of his residence To whom succeeded Vlick his Son and Heir who in the time of the late Rebellion in Ireland coming hither for refuge was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 21 Febr. 21 Car. 1. created Marquess of Clânrikard He married the Lady Anne Daughter to William Earl of Northampton and by her had Issue one only Daughter called Margaret married to the Lord Muskerry Son to the Earl of Clancartie in Ireland Which Lord Muskerry was slain in that great Sea-fight against the Dutch an 1672. This Vlick died in an 1659. and was buried at Tonbridge Leke Lord Deincourt and Earl of Scarsdale 22 Iac. UPon the 22 th of May an 1611. 9 Iac. the title of Baronet at that time commencing Sir Francis Leke of Sutton in Com. Derb. Knight being a person of a very ancient Family in those parts and of an ample fortune was advanced to that dignity being the sixth in precedence of those who then were honoured therewith and upon the 26 th of October 22 Iac. was created a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Deincourt of Sutton Moreover in the late turbulent times manifesting his Loyalty most exemplaâily to our late Soveraign King Charles the first not only by yielding much supply to his wants but Cordial advice in Council whilst Newarke upon Trent remained one of his Garrisons as also by readily sending forth two of his Sons in his service whereof the one lost his life in the South and the other in the West was in consideration thereof raised to the degree and dignity of an Earl by the title of Earl of Scarsdale by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 11 Nov. 21 Car. 1. He married Anne Daughter to Sir Edward Carey of Berkhamstede in Com. Hertf. Knight Sister to Henry Vicount Falkland by whom he had Issue seven Sons and six Daughters viz. Francis slain in France Nicholas who succeeded him in his Honours Edward and Charles slain in his late Majesties service as abovesaid Henry died unmarried Raphe and Iohn who died Infants His Daughters were these Anne married to Henry Hillyard of Wysteade in Holdernesse Catherine to Cuthbert Morley of Normanây in Com. Ebor. Esq Elizabeth and Muriel yet unmarried Frances Wedded to the Vicount Gormanston in Ireland and Penelope to Charles now Lord Lucas of Shenfeild Having suffered much for his loyalty in the times of the late unparalleled Usurpation in which King Charles the first of blessed memory lost his life by the hands of that Barbarous Generation then predominant he became so much mortified after that wosull Murther of his rightful Soveraign that he apparreled himself in Sack-cloth and causing his Grave to be dig'd some years before his death laid himself down in it every Friday exercising himself frequently in divine Meditations and Prayer And departing this life in his House at Sutton in Scarsâale upon the ninth day of April an 1655. was buried in the Parish Church there To whom succeeded Nicholas his eldest Son then living who married the Lady Frances Daughter to Robert late Earl of Warwick by whom he hath Issue two Sons Robert commonly called Lord Deincourt and Richard and Mary a Daughter Which Robert hath married Mary one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Iohn Lewes of Ledston in Com. Ebor. Knight and Baronet Fane Earl of Westmorland 22 Iac. FRancis Fane Esq Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Fane of Badsell in Com. Cant. Knight by Mary his Wife sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Henry Nevill Knight Lord Bergavenny afterwards created Baroness le Despenser being made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Iames and upon the 29 th of December 22 Iac. advanced to the titles of Baron Burghersh and Earl of Westmorland took to Wife Mary the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Authony Mildmay of Apethorpe in Com. North. Knight by Grace his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Sherington of Lacock in Com. Wilts Knight which Sir Anthony was Son and heir to Sir Walter Mildmay Knight first Surveyor of the Court of Augmentation to King Henry the 8 th and afterwards Chancellour and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth And he Son to Thomas Mildmay Gent. one of the Auditors to the Court of Augmentation temp H. 8. who upon the dissolution of the Monasteries obtained the Mannor of Mulsham in Essex parcel of the possessions of the Abby of Westminster This Earl Francis had Issue by her seven Sons 1. Mildmay Faâe made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the first 2. Thomas who died in his Infancy 3. Francis made Knight of the Bath with his Brother 4. Anthony 5. George 6. William and 7. Robert And six Daughters Grace Married to Iames Earl of Humes in Scotland Mary to Dutton Lord Gerard Elizabeth to Sir Iohn Cope of Hanwell in Com. Oxon. Baronet Rachel First to Henry Earl of Bathe and afterwards to Lionel Earl of Middlesex also Frances and Catherine who died Unmarried And departing this life at Westmorland-House in great St. Bartholmews within the City of London 21 Martii an 1629. 5 Car. 1. was buried in the Vault of the Church at Apethorpe before-mentioned To him succeeded in his Honours Mildmay his Son and Heir who being made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the First Married to his first Wife Grace Daughter to Sir William Thornhurst of ... in Kent Knight by Anne his Wife Daughter to Thomas Howard Vicount Bindon one of the Coheirs to Thomas her Brother and by her had Issue one Son called Charles and three Daughters Dians first Married to ... Pelham of Brokilsby in Com. Linc. and afterwards to Iohn Bill of Cane-Wood near High-Gate in Com. Midd. Esq Frances to Sir Erasmus Harby of Aldenham in Com. Hertf. Knight and Elizabeth And to his second Wife Mary Daughter to Horace Lord Vere of Tilbury Widdow of Sir Roger Townsend of Raynham in Com. Norff. Knight by whom he had Issue Vere made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second and three Daughters Mary first Married to Francis Palmes Son and Heir to Sir Bryan Palmes of Ashwell in Com. Rutl. Knight afterwards to Iohn now Earl of Exeter Rachel to Dr. Gregory Hesket a Prebend in the Kings Royal Chapel of St George in the Castle at Windsore Catherine and Susan Which Mildmay departing this life 12 Febr. an 1665. was buried at Aperhorpe in Com Northt To whom succeeded Charles his Son and Heir who first Married Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to ... Nodes of Shephall Bury in Com. Hertf. Esq by whom he had no Issue Secondly Dorothy Daughter to Robert now Earl of Cardigan Ley Earl of Marlborough 22 Iac. IN 44 Eliz. Iames Ley sixth Son to Henry Ley of Tesâont Evias in Com. Wiltes Esq having at the Age
of sixteen years been placed in Brazen Nose Colledge Oxon. he thence removed to the Inns of Court and became so great a proficient in the Study of the Laws there as that in 44 Eliz. he was made choice of for the Lent Reader in Lincoln's-Inne After which his profound Learning and other great abilities deservedly rais'd him to âundry degrees of Honour and eminent imployments For in 1 Iac. 22 Nov. he was call'd to the State and degree of Serjeant at Law afterwards constituted Chief Justice of the Kings Bânch in Ireland And in 6 Iac. being then a Knight made the King's Attorney in the Court of Wards In 17 Iac. 20 Iulii residing at Westbury in Com. Wilts he was Created a Baronet In 18 Iac. 29 Ian. Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench and in 22 Iac. 20 Dec. Lord High Treasurer of England Being therefore thus preferr'd to that great Office both of Honour and Trust upon the 31 th of December the same year he was advanc'd to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Ley of Ley in Com. Devon As also upon the 5 th of Febr. 1 Car. 1. to the Title of Earl of Marlborough with limitation thereof to the Heirs Male of his Body by Iane at that time his Wife Daughter of Iohn Lord Butler of Bramfeild in Com. Hertf. by Elizabeth then his Wife Sister to George Duke of Buckingham and for lack of such Issue to the Heirs Male of his own Body and soon after that President of the Council He Married three Wives First Mary the Daughter of Iohn Pettey of Stoke Talmage in the County of Oxford Esq by whom he had Issue three Sons Henry Iames and William and eight Daughters Elizabeth Married to Morice Carant of Tooner in Com. Somers Esq Anne to Sir Walter Longe of Draycot Cerne in Com. Wilts Knight Mary to Richard Erisey of Erisey in Com. Cornub. Esq Dionysia to Iohn Harington of Kelneyâon in Com. Somers Esq Margaret to ... Hobson of ... in the Isle of Wiht Esq Hesther to Arthur Fuller of Bradfeild in Com. Hertf. Esq Martha died Unmarried and Phoebe to ... Biggs of Hurst in Com. Berks. Esq Surviving her he secondly took to Wife Mary the Widdow of Sir William Bower Knight And lastly the before-specified Iane Daughter to Iohn Lord Boteler by neither of which two last Wives he had any Issue And departing this life at Lincolns-Inn in the Suburbs of London upon the fourteenth day of March in an 1628. was buried on the South-side of the Parish Church of Westbury commonly called Westâury under the plain before-mention'd where he hath a noble Monument erected to his Memory with this Epitaph D. O. M. S. HIC in pace requiescunt ossa cineres D. Iacobi Ley Equestris ordinis viri Baronetti filii Henrici Ley de Tessont-Evias armigeri natu sexti Qui Iuvenis Iurisprudentiaestudiis mancipatus virtute meruit ut per omnes gradus ad summum togatae laudis fastigium ascendereâ Regii in Hiberniâ Banci Iusticiarius sufficitur Capitalis Et in Angliam revocatus fit Pupillorum Procurator Regius Dein primarius in Tribunali regio Iusticiarius Quae munia postquam magnâ cum integritatis laude administrasset illum Iacobus Rex Baronis Ley de Ley suae familiae in agro Devon antiquâ sede titulo ornavit in sanctius adscivit Concilium summumque Angliae Thesaurarium constituit Et Rex Carolus Marlebrigi Comitis aâctario honoravit Regiique Concilii instituit Praesidem Vxorem dâxit Mariam Filiam Ioâannis Pettey de Stoke-Talmage Oxon. Com. Ar. cujus corpus juxta ponitur Ex quâ numerosam prolem procreavit Henricum nunc Marlebrigi Comitem Iacobum Gulielmum Elizabetham Annam Mariam Dionysiam Margaretam Hest âeram Martham Phaeben Quâ conjuge fato functâ Mariam despondit Gul. Bower equitis aurati viduam Post cujus obitum Ianâ Domini Boteler filiae enupâit ex quibus nullam prolem suscepit Ita vir iste quem ad gravem prudentiam finxit natura doctrina excoluit publicis usque ad declivem aetatem magistratibus bene functis senio confectus animam de patriâ optimè meritam placidâ morte Deo reddidit Londini in Hospicio Lincoln sibi ante omnia dilectissimo Marti xiv R. S. MDCXXviii Heâricus Marlebrigi Comes optimis parentibus hoc pro munere extremo Monumentum uberibus lacrimis consecravit Since which his judicious Collections containing the Reports of divers Cases in Law triedin the time of King Iames and some part of the reign of King Charles the first have been publisht an 1659. as also a Treatise of Wards and Liveries To him succeeded in his Titles of Honour Henry his eldest Son who married Mary Daughter to Sir Arthur Capel of Hadham in Com. Hertf. Knight by whom he had Issue Iames his only Son and Elizabeth a Daughter which died unmarried Which Iames being a person excellently skilled in Navigation and other points of Mathematical learning was made Lord Admiral of all his Majesties Ships at Dartmouth and the parts adjacent and imployed to the American-Plantations in an 1662. But in an 1665. commanding that huge Ship called the Old Iames in that great fight at Sea with the Dutch upon the third of Iune was there slain by a Cannon-bullet without Issue Whereupon William his Uncle became Heir to his Honours Which William married ... the Daughter of Sir William Hewet of ... in Com. ... Knight but by her hath no Issue Lord Roberts of Truro 22 Iac. THat Wealth hath oft times been the chiefest stâp to Honour though by various means acquired there are not many I am sure that will gainsay Whence it came to pass that Richard Roberts of Truro in Com. Cornub. Esq had the honour of Knighthood conâerred upon him at WhiteâHall 11 Nov. an 1616. 14 Iac. Likewise upon the third of Iuly 19 Iac. the dignity of Baronet and upon the 26 th of Ian. 22 Iac. was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Roberts of Truro But not through his own seâking if that be true which was afterwards by the House of Commons in Parliament in an 1626. 2 Car. 1. charged against the Dake of Buckingham in the ninth Article which is that knowing him to be rich âe forced him to take that title of Honour and that in consideration thereof he paid ten thousand pounds to that Dukes use This Richard married Frances the Daughter and Coheir to Iohn Hender of Botreaux-Castle in Com Cornub. Esq and left Issue by her Iohn his Son and Heir and two Daughters Mary married to William Rouse of Hatton in Com. Cornub. Esq and Iane to Charles Lord Lambert an Irish Baron Which Iohn succeeding his Father in this Honour was by King Charles the Second our present Soveraign made Lord Privy-Seal and one of his Majesties
Privy Council as also Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for some time He married twice First Lucie Daughter of Robert Earl of Warwick by whom he had Issue two Sons Robert who Married Sarab the Daughter of Iohn Bodvile of Bodvile-Castle in Com. Carnarbon Esq and Hinder His second Wife is Isabella Daughter of Sir Iohn Smith Knight Son of Customer Smith by whom he hath Issue three Sons Francis Henry and Warwick and four Daughters Isabella married to the Lord Moore eldest Son to the Earl of Drogheda in Ireland Aramintha Olympia and Essex Lord Conway 22 Iac. THis Family now of Ragley in Com. War a Lordship obtain'd by purchase towards the later end of Queen Elizabeth's reign do derive their descent from Sir Henry Conway Knight Which Sir Henry having been Knighted by Edward Mortimer Earl of March and Uivesâer about the beginning of King Richard the Seconds reign was by Indenture bearing date 1 Aug. 5 R. 2 retained to do him service as a Knight during all his life and in times of Peace to have diet for himself one Esq one Chamberlain and four Grooms as also Hay Oates Horshooes and Nails for six Horses or reasonable allowance for the same And whensoever he should be required to make his attendance on him for service of War the like Diet or Wages in lieu thereof for himself his Esquire Chamberlain and five Grooms with Hay Oates c. for eight Horses And likewise allowance of the like wages and reward as he gave to others of their quality for so many men at Arms and Archers as he should bring to him for the service of War From this Sir Henry descended Iohn Conway of Potrithan in Com. Flint Esq who had Issue two Sons Hugh and Edward Which Hugh in 1 H. 7. was imploied by Margaret Countess of Richmund to Henry Earl of Richmund her Son then in Britanny with money as also with direction to assure him of the good affections which most of the Nobility of this Realm did bear to him and to incite his speedy coming into England And being Master of his Wardrobe shortly after he had obtained the Crown of this Realm received the Honour of Knighthood at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth Wife to that King and became one of his Privy Council as also Knight for his Body and Treasurer of his Houshold In 7 H. 7. he was likewise retained to serve him in his Wars beyond Sea with xx Men at Arms besides himself But of him I have no more to say the Line continuing from Edward Which Edward taking to Wife Anne the Daughter and sole Heir to Richard Burdet of Arrow in Com. Warr. Esq enjoy'd that Lordship as her right and being a Gentleman Huisher of the Chamber to King Henry âhe Eighth obtain'd a special Licence under the Privy Signet dated 12 Febr. 3 H. 8. to retain certain able men Voluntiers for the King's Service in his Wars and departed this life on Thursday next ensuing the Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle 38 H. 8. leaving Iohn his Son and Heir 35. years of Age and upwards Which Iohn being soon after Knighted was in that great Expedition made into Scotland in 1 E. 6. where he merited so well for his valour manifested in those services then perform'd as that upon the 28 th of Sept. the same year he was made a Banneret He Wedded Catherine Daughter to Sir Raphe Verney Knight And by his Testament bearing date 22 Iulii 6 E. 6. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Church at Arrow and dyed ... leaving Issue another Sir Iohn Conway Knight his Son and Heir who Married Elene the Daughter of Sir Fulke Grevill of Beauchamp'sâCourt in Com. Warr. Knight And being a person of great knowledge in military affairs was made Governour of Ostend by Robert Earl of Leicester 29 Dec. an 1586. 29 Eliz that Earl being then General of the English Auxiliaries in behalf of the States of the United Provinces and departed this life 4 Oct. 1 Iac. leaving Edward his Son and Heir Knighted by Robert Earl of Essex at the sacking of Cadez in Spain in an 1596. 38 Eliz. where he Commanded a Regiment of Foot After which he served in the Netherlands as Governour of the Brill And upon the 30 th of Ian. 20 Iac. was made one of the Principal Secretaries of State Also upon the 22 th of March 22 Iac. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Conway of Ragley And upon the 8 th of December following Captain of the Isle of Wiât Moreover in 1 Car. 1. he was constituted one of the principal Secretaries of State to that King 23 Maii And in 2 Car. 1. Created Vicount Killultagh of Killultagh in the County of Antrim in Ireland Also upon the 6 th of Iune 3 Car. 1. Vicount Conway of Conway-Castle in Com. Caernarvon He was afterwards also made Lord President of his Majesties Privy Council and imploy'd into Germany as Embassador Extraordinary And departing this life at his House in St. Martins âlane within the Liberties of Westminster 3 Ian. an 1630. 6 Car. 1. was buried at Ragley leaving Issue by Dorothy his Wife Daughter to Sir Iohn Tracy of Todington in Com. Glouc. Knight Widdow of Edmund Bray Son and Heir to Edmund Bray of Barrington in Com. Glouc. Esq three Sons 1. Edward his Son and Heir 2. Sir Thomas Conway Knight Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel Morgân in the Wars of Germany And 3. Raphe And four Daughters Frances Married to Sir William Pelâam of Brocklesby in Com. Line Knight Brilliana to Sir Robert Harley of Brampton Brian in Com. Heref. Knight of the Bath Heligawrth to Sir William Smith of Theyden monte in Com. Essex Knight and Mary Which Edward succeeding him in his Honours First Married Frances Daughter to Sir Francis Popham of Littlecot in Com. Somers Knight and departed this life at Paris in France in an 1655. leaving Issue by her four Sons First Iohn who died young 2. Edward 3. Francis and Fourthly Thomas who died in his Childhood Also two Daughters Dorothy Married to Sir George Rawdon of ... in Ireland Bâronet and Anne And to his second Wife Katherine Daughter to Giles Hueriblock of Gant in Flanders Widdow of ... Fusse a Merchant in London but had no Issue by her To whom succeeded Edward his Son and Heir Which Edward Married Anne Daughter to Sir Heneage Finche of ãâã in Com. Midd. Knight sometime Recorder of the City of London by whom he had Issue one Son called Heneage who died young St. Iohn Lord Tregoz 2 Car. 1. A Branch of the antient Family of St. Iohn of Bleâsho in Com. Bedf. was Sir Oliver St. Iohn of Lyddiard Tregoz Knight and Baronet who by Letters Patents bearing date
had Issue one Son called Richard who died in his life time unmarried and two Daughters Elizabeth married to Sir Iohn Nettervile Knight Son and Heir to Nicholas Vicount Nettervile of Bameth in Ireland and Mary to Walter Aston Son and Heir to Sir Walter Aston Knight of the Bath and Baronet Baron of Forfare in Scotland He secondly married Frances the Daughter to Nicholas Walgreve of Boreley in Com. Essex Esq by whom he had Issue three Sons Hierome who succeeded him in his Honours Benjamin and Nicholas and four Daughters Anne married to Basil Lord Fâilding then Son and Heir to William Earl of Denbigh Mary Frances to Philip Draycote of Paynesâey in Com. Staff Esq and Catherine to Richard White of Hatton in Com. Essex Esq And departing this life at Walingford House in Westminster ... Martii an 1634. was buried at Winchester To whom succeeded Hierome his Son and Heir who married the Lady Frances Stuart Daughter to Esme Duke of Lenox and by her had Issue Charles his Son ând Heir and one Daugther called Henrietta-Maria and died 16 Martii an 1662. Which Charles succeeding him in his Honours was slain in that great Naval Fight with the Dutch 3 Iunii an 1665. without Issue Whereupon Thomas his Uncle became his successor in his Honours Which Thomas Married Anne the youngest Daughter of Iohn Lord Butler of Bramfeild Widdow of Montjoy late Earl of Newporâ but hath no Issue So that Benjamin the Brother of this Earl Thomas who hath taken to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Sheldon of Houây in Com. Leic. Esq Widdow of Christopher late Earl of Anglesey is his Heir Expectant Goring Earl of Norwich 4 Car. 1. IN 4 Car. 1. Sir George Goring of Hurst Pierpont in Com. Suss. Knight Son of George Goring of Obingdene in Com. Suss. Esq one of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth by Anne his Wife Daughter of Sir Henry Denny of Waltham in Com. Essex Knight Sister to Edward Lord Denney having been a faithful servant first to Prince Henry and afterwards to King Iames was Knighted at Grenewich by that King 7 Maii an 1608. 6 Iac. and afterwards by Letters Patents bearing date 14 Apr. 4 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Goring of Hurst Pierpont and in 6 Car. 1. obtain'd a grant of the Offices of Secretary Clerk of the Signet and Clerk of the Council within the Principality of Wales Being afterwards made Vice-Chamberlain of the Houshold to that King he readily attended the late Queen in her passage beyond Sea and Travels there at that time through the danger of those Tumults which were rais'd and countenanc'd by the predominant party in the late Long-Parliament necessiâated for the safeguard of her Royal Person to quit this Realm in an 1641. and landed her at Bridlington in March 1642. when she brought those supplies of Amunition and Arms of which at that time the King stood in much need Nor was he backward in any service which he could otherwise perform being shortly after employ'd as Embassador into France his valiant Son George who was an expert Souldier being then General of his Majesties Horse In consideration therefore of these his eminent services he was by Letters-Patent bearing date 8 Nov. 20 Car. 1. advanced to the Title of Earl of Norwich at that time void by the Death of Edward Lord Denny his Uncle who formerly enjoy'd that Honour And after the happy Restoration of our present Sovereign King Charlâs the Second was made Captain of his Guard He Married Mary Daughter to Edward Lord Bergavenny by whom he had Issue two Sons George and Charles and four Daughters Which George having with great âidelity and courage serv'd his Majâsty King Charles the First of blessed memory as General of the Horse during the whole continuance of the late unhappy Troubles after the render of Oxford and loss of all went into the Netherlands and there serv'd the King of Spain as Lieutenant-General of his Forces in Flanders and the parts adjacent Next into Spain wherâ being Lieutenant-General under Don Iohn de Silvâ and finding him corrupted by Cardinal Mâzarine then the Chief-States-man of France he took him Prisoner at the Head of his Army Whereupon that great Don had judgment of Death passed upon him and accordingly suffered at Madrid This George commonly called General Gâring took to Wife Lettice Daughter to Richard Earl of Corke in Ireland but had no Issue and surviving her assumed the Hâbit of a Dominican Frier in Spain as I have heard where he departed this World during the life of the said George Earl of Norwich his Father Which Earl died upon the sixth of Ianuary an 1662. and was buried in the Abby-Church at Westminster His four Daughters were these Elizabeth Married to William Lord Brereton an Irish Baron Mary to Sir Drue Dene of Mâpelsted in Com. Essex Knight Diana first to Thomas Covert of Slaugham in Com. Suss. Esq and after to George Porter eldest Son to Endymion Porter one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to his late Majesty King Charles the First and Catherine to William Scott of Scoâts-Hall in Com. Cantii Esq To this George Earl of Norwich succeeded Charles his only surviving Son who Married ... Daughter to ... Leman and Widdow of Sir Richard Baker Knight and departed this life upon the third of March an 1672. without Issue Lord Mohun 4 Car. 1. HAving in the first Volume of this Work already spoke at large of the antient Lords Mohun whose principal Seat was at Dunster Castle in Somersetshire I now come to Reginald Mohun of Boconnââ in Cornwall the chief Heir Male by a younger branch of that noble Family This Reginald was by Letters Patents bearing date 25 Nov. an 1612. 10 Iac. Created Baronet And by Philippa his Wife Daughter of Iohn Hele Esq left Issue Iohn his Son and Heir as also one Daughter called Elizabeth Married to Iohn Trelauny Esq Which Iohn his Son and Heir was by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 15 Apr. an 1628. 4 Car. 1. advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Mohun of Okehampten in Com. Devon and left Issue by Cordelia his Wife Daughter to Sir Iohn Stanhope of Shelford in Com. Nott. Knight Widdow of Sir Roger Aston Gentleman of the Robes to King Iames three Sons viz. Iohn who succeeded him in his Honour and died unmarried Warwick Mohun who succeeded him and Charles slain at Dertmouth being in Arms for the King in the time of the late Troubles Also three Daughters Cordeliâ Married to Iohn Harris of Heane in Com. Devon Esq Theophila to Iames Cambell Son of Alderman Cambell a Merchant in London and Philadelphia yet unmarried Which Warwick succeeding his Brother Iohn Married Catherine Daughter to ... Welles of Bramber in Com. Sutât Esq and died
in an 1665. leaving Issue Charles his Son and Heir who Married Philippa one of the Daughters of Arthur Earl of Anglesey now Lord Privy Seal Hicks Vicount Cambden 4 Car. 1. UPon the first of Iuly an 1620. 18 Iac. Sir Baptista Hicks Knight a wealthy Mercer in London was advanc'd to the degree of Baronet and afterwards sâil 5 Maii 4 Car. 1. to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Hicks of Ilmyngton in Com. Warr. as also of Vicount Cambden of Cambden in Com. Glouc. with remainder for default of Issue Male of his Body to Edward Lord Noel and the Heirs Male of his Body That which I find farther memorable of him is that in an 1612. 10 Iac. being then a Knight and one of the Justices of Peace for the County of Middlesex at his own charge he erected a fair piece of Building Brick and Stone in the midst of the Street called St. Iohns-Street in the Suburbs of London part thereof to be a meeting place for the Justices of that County for the holding of their Sessions and the other part a Prison or House of Correction whereupon it had the name of Hicks his Hall Also that at Campden in Com. Glouc. he founded an Hospital for six poor men and six poor Women in which each of them have two Rooms and a little Garden and two shillings by the Weâk for their support By Elizabeth his Wife Daughter to Richard May of London Sister to Sir Humphrey May Vice-Chamberlain âo the King he had Issue three Sons Arthur Arthur and Baptist who all died young and two Daughters Iulian Married to the said Edward Lord Noâl and Mary to Sir Charles Morison of Caisââ Bury in Com. Hertf. Knight but after to Sir Iohn Couper of Winburne St. Giles in Com. Dors. Baronet And departing this life at his House in the Parish of ât Laurânce in the Iury within the City of London 20 Oct. 5 Car. 1. was buried at Campden Savile Earl of Sussex 4 Car. 1. THât this Family of Savile hath been of great antiquity and eminent in the Northern parts of this Realm is evident from sundry testimonies For in 48 E. 3. Sir Iohn Savile of âland in Com. Ebor. Knight was constituted Eschaetor for the Countiâs of Northumberland Cumberland and Westmorland And in 3 6 and 11 R. 2. Sheriff of Yorkshire as also Governour of the Castle of Yoâk Moreover in 2 H. 5. Thomas Savile of âhornhill in Com. Ebor. being at that time one of the Esquires to Edward Duke of York was in consideration of his good services made Forester of his Chase and Park at Aryngdân within the Lordship of Sowrby in the same County From which Thomas descended Sir Henry Savile of âhornhill made Knight of the Bath in the time of King Henry the Eighth who by ... one of the Daughters and Coheirs of Thomas Southell of Southell Esq had Issue Edward his Son and Heir an Ideot and by ... Barkston a Concubine another Son called Sir Robert Savile alias Barkston Knight Sheriff of Lincolnshire in 15 Eliz. Which Sir Robert by ... his Wife Sister to Iohn Lord Hussie and Widdow of Sir Richard Thimelby Knight had Issue Sir Iohn Savile Knight who underwent the Office of Sheriff for the same County of Lincoln in 32 Eliz. And being seated at Howley in Yorkshire served as one of the Knights for that County in divers Parliaments of King Iames his Reign and the beginning of King Charles the First He was also High-Steward for the Honour of Ponââract And by Letters Patents bearing date 21 Iulii 4 Car. 1. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Savile of Ponââract After which being made Comptroller of his Majesties Houshold and one of his Privy Council he lived not long as may seem by the Probate of his Testament which bears date in an 1630. 6 Car. 1. This Iohn Lord Savile Married two Wives First Catherine Daughter to Charles Lord Willoâghby of Parham but by her he had no Children Afterwards Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Edward Carey Knight by whom he had Issue three Sons First Henry who Married Hellen the eldest Daughter and Coheir of William Oglethorpe Esq and had Issue Iohn who died without Issue Secondly Edward who Married Anne Daughter and Heir to Richard Tolson of Cockermouth in Com. Cumbr. Esq but by her had no Issue Thirdly Sir Thomas Savile Knight as also Robert and Edmund who died unmarried He had likewise four Daughters viz. Catherine Married to Sir Thomas Bland of Kipax in Com. Ebor. Knight Anne to Piers Leigh Son and Heir to Sir Piers Leigh of Lime in Com. Cestr. K t Elizabeth to Alveray Copley of Batley in Com. Ebor. Esq afterwards to Richard Banks and Frances to Thomas Bradley Dr. in Divinity Rector of Castelford in Com. Ebor. To which Iohn succeeded in his Honour Sir Thomas Savile Knight his third Son shortly after made Vicount Savile of Castle-barr in Ireland as also Comptroller of the King's Houshold Whereupon attending his Majesty at Oxford in the times of the late Troubles he was by Letters Patents bearing date the twenty fifth of May in the twentieth year of his Reign dignified with the Title of Earl of Sussex and departing this life ... This Thomas Married two Wives First Frances Daughter to Sir Michael Sonds of âbrouley in Com. Cantii Knight Widdow of Sir Iohn Leveson Knight by whom he had no Issue Secondly the Lady Anne Daughter to Christopher Earl of Anglesey and at length sole Heir to Charles Earl of Anglesey her Brother By whom he had Issue Iames his Son and Successor in that Honour who Married Anne Daughter of Robert Wake a Merchant in Antwerpe and died ... an 1671. without Issue As also Frances a Daughter Married to Francis Lord Brudnel Son and Heir to Robert Earl of Cardigan Savile Vicount Halifax 19 Car. 2. OF this Family of Savile the principal branch is Sir George Savile of âhornhill in Com. Ebor. Baronet Son and Heir of Sir William Savile Baronet by Anne his Wife Daughter of Thomas Lord Coventre sometime Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England and he Son of Sir George Savile of âhornhil Knight and Baronet by Mary his Wife Daughter to George late Earl of Shrewsbury This Sir George Savile in consideration of his Father's and his own faithful Services to the late King Charles the first of blessed memory as also of his own deservings from our present Sovereign King Charles the Second was by Letters-Patent bearing date at Westminster 13 Ian. in the nineteenth year of his Reign advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Savile of Elande in Com. Ebor. and likewise to the dignity of a Vicount by the name of Vicount
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 seaâed in Warwickâshire 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 Keniâworth 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. Herâf by Elizabeth his Wife Sâster to George Duke of Buckingham Widow of Sir Francis Anderson Knight second Son of Sir Edmund Anderson Knight sometime Lord Chief Jââtice 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 Firââs ââign After which manifesting his Loâaây to that King in the time of the laââ grand dâfection when his Majesty became expâââd to excessive distresses he was made Captain of the Band of Pensioners in An. 1643. and by Letters Patânts bearing date at Oxford 3 Iunii in the âwenâieth year of his reign in conâideration of his especiâl merits in those troublesome and perillous times advanced to the degree and title of Earl of Chichester with lâmitation 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 Franâiââ By the before specified Audrey his ãâã he had only Issue two Daughters his Heirs viz. the said Elizabeth Wife of the befoâe specified Thomas Earl of Southampâon and Mary married to George Villers Vicount Grandâson 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 Lândon 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 Wormleightân in the same County Knight had Isâue 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 Hatâeild 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 Buâler 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 Dâke of Buckinghâm 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 Audrây first married to Sir Francis Anderson Knight and secondly to Sir Francis Leigh of Newâham Regis in the County of Warwick Baronet afterwards created Lord Dunsmore and Earl of Chichester Ellen to Sir Iohn Drake of Aââe in Com. Devon Knight Iane to Iames Earl of Marlborough Lord Treasurer of England Olive to Eâdymiân Porter one of the Grooms of the Bâdchamber to King Charles the First Mary to Edward Lord Hâward of Escrick and Anne first to Mâuntjoy 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 Wâstminster 27 Maii an 1637. 13 Car. 1. was buried at Higâam 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 Solliciâor-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
behalf from Foreign Princes This Henry took to Wife Anne the eldest Daughter of Sir Iohn St. Iohn of Lyddiard Tregoz in Com Wilts Knight and Baronet and by her had Issue two Sons Charles who died young and Iohn and departing this life at Dunkirk in an 1659. was buried in a Vault under the North I le of Spellesbury-Church in Oxfordshire belonging to the Family of the Lees of Dichley which is in the same parish Which Iohn his Son and successor married Elizabeth the Daughter of Iohn Malet of Enmere in Com. Somerset Esq by whom he hath Issue ... a Son Lord Hatton 19 Car. 1. THis Family taking their denomination fâom the Lordship of Hatton in âheshire to derive their descent from Nigel Baron of Halton in that County and Constable to the old Earls of Chester The principal branch thereof in the days of Queen Elizabeth was Christopher Hatton then of Holdenby in Com. Northampton Esq who being a private Gentleman of the Inns of Court and for his activity and comeliness taken into favour besides those accomplishments and the grace of Dancing had likewise the addition saith my Author of a strong and subtile capacity so that soon learning the Discipline and Garb of the Times and Court he first became one of the Queens Gentlemen-Pensioners afterwards Gentleman of the Privy-Chamber Captain of the Guard Vice-Chamberlain and one of her Privy-Council Lastly Lord Chancellour of England and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter Bâing also a great friend to the learned he was made choice of by the famous University of Oxford for their Chancellour And departing this life upon the 20 th of Nâv an 1591. 34 Eliz. unmarried at that time about fifty one years of age was honourably buried in the upper part of St. Pauls Cathedral in London above the Quire with this Epitaph upon his Tomb Sacrum Memoriae D. Chr. Hâttoni Guil. Fil. Ioh. Nepoti antiquiss Hattonorum gente oriundi Regiae Majestatis D. Elizabethae ex nobilibus Stipatoribus L. Vici Sacratioris Camerae Generosorum unins Praetorianorum militum Dâcis Regiiproâcameârarii Sanctioris Consilii Senatoris Summi Angliae ac Oxon. Academiae Concellarii Ordinis nobilissimi S. Georgiani de Periscelide Equitis Maximo Principis omniumque bonorum mâârore cum Li. annos coelebs vixisset 20 Nov. an 1591. in aedibus suis Holburnae pie fato functi Guil. Hattonus Eques aur ejus âx sorore Nepâs adoptione Filius ac haeres moestissimuâ pietatis ergo posuit This Honourable person adopted Sir William Newport Knight his Sisters Son for his Heir commonly called Sir William Hatton but in default of Issue Male by him setled the greatest part of his estate upon Christopher Hatton his God-Son Son and Heir of Iohn Hatton his nearest Kinsman of the Male line Which Christopher upon the death of Sir William Newport without Issue Male did accordingly enjoy it and being made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Iames leât Issue Christopher his Son and Heir who was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the first To which King of blessed memory he afterward amply manifested his Loyal affections not only in being one of the first that repaired to him in the times of the late grand defection but otherwise with what assistance and helps did in any sort lye in his power in consideration whereof he was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 29 Iulii in the nineteenth year of his reign advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Hatton of Kerby in Com. Northt as also made Compâroller of his Majesties Houshold And afterwards upon the happy restoration of our present Soveraign King Charles the second constituted Governour of the Isle of Garnsey and one of his Privy Council He married Elizabeth the eldest of the three Daughters and Cohâirs of Sir Charles Mountagâ Knight a younger Brother to Henry late Earl of Manchester by whom he had Issue which survived him two Sons Christopher and Charles and three Daughters Mary Iane and Alice and departing this life upon the fourth day of Iuly an 1670. was buried in a private Chapel of the Collegiate-Church at Westminster opposite to the Capella Regum on the North side To whom succeeded Christopher his Son and Heir now Governour of Garnsey who married the Lady Christian Tuâfon Daughter to Iohn Earl of Thanet and by her hath Issue one only Daughter now surviving called Anne Margaret and Elizabeth dying young Lord Hopton 19 Car. 1. AMongst those well affected persons to our late Sovereign King Charles the First of blessed memory Sir Raph Hopton of Wytham in Com. Somers Son of Robert Hopton of Wytham in Com. Somers Esq by Iane his Wife Daughter and Heir to Rouland Keymish of the âandry in Com. Monmouth Esq made Knight of the Bath at the Royal Coronation of that King was not the least who in an 1642. being then a Burgess of Parliament for the City of Welles discerning that peril to his Majesty and this whole Realm which by the Invasion of the Scots and Conjunction in their designs by a prevalent party in the House of Commons then sitting at Westminster threatned an universal ruine readily took up Arms in his rightful defence manifesting his loyalty and valour first at Sherbourne-Castle in Com. Dors. afterwards at Lancâston Saltash and Bradock in the Western-parts of this Realm as also in that signal Victory at Stratton in Cornwall in consideration whereof he was by Letters-Patent bearing date at Oxford 4 Sept. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Hopton of Stratton with limitation of that Honour for lack of Issue Male of his own Body upon Sir Arthur Hopton Knight his Uncle and the Issue Male of his Body And was afterwards constituted General of the Ordinance in his Majesties Armies throughout the whole Realm of England and Dominion of Wales This Raph Lord Hopton Married Elizabeth the Daughter of Arthur Capel of Hadham in Com. Hertf. Esq Aunt to Arthur first Lord Capel of that Family and Widdow of Sir Iustinian Lewen Knight but by her had no Issue and departed this life about the end of September an 1652. at Bruges in Flanders being then 54. years of Age. Whereupon his Corps being carried to Sluse it there remained unburied until the happy Restauration of his Majesty King Charles the Second in an 1660. After which it was brought into England and Interred with his Ancestors at Wytham Dying thus without Issue and his Uncle on whom the Honour was entailed departing this life before him an sâil 1650 without Issue his four Sisters and their Heirs became Heirs to his whole Estate which Sisters were these viz. 1. Rachel Married to ... Morgan 2. Mary first to ... Hartop and afterwards to ... Mackworth Knight 3. ... to ... Windham And 4. Margaret to ...
Throgmorton Iermyn Earl of St. Albans 19 Car. 1. IT cannot I persume be easily forgot that the distresses into which our late Sovereign King Charles the First was miserably cast by that grand defection of his Subjects in the year 1642. were such as that the âidelity of those who in those turbulent times stood firm and stedfast to him rendred it self the more estimable Of which number Henry Iermyn second Son to Sir Thomas Iermyn of Rushbroke in Com. Suff. Knight and Treasurer of the Houshold to that King of blessed memory was not the least who being then Master of the Horse to the Queen spared neither pains nor charge in obtaining Arms and Ammunition from Foreign parts in order to his service besides the exposal of himself to no little hazard in attending on her royal person into England landing her at Burlington in Yorkshire and thence with all the power he could there raise in conducting her safe through the Enemies Quarters unto his Majesty at Oxford For which respect he was by Letters-Patent bearing date at Oxford 8 Sept. in the nineteenth year of his Reign advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Iermyn of St. Edmundsbury in Com. Suff. with limitation of that Honour for lack of Issue Male of his own Body lawfully begotten unto Thomas his elder Brother and the Heirs Male of his Body As also since that time attending her again out of England and with great fidelity and prudence governing her small Family in those woful times for full sixteen years Being likewise one of the Privy-Council to our present Soverign King Charles the Second in Foreign parts where he was imploy'd in sundry Embassies to the King of France which he perform'd with great diligence wisdom and fidelity in consideration thereof he was by other Letters-Patent bearing date at Breda in Brabant 27 Apr. an 1660. in the twelfth year of his Reign and but few weeks preceding his happy Restoration Created Earl of St. Albans in Com. Hertf. and afterwards constituted Lord Chamberlain of his Majesties Houshold Lord Byron 19 Car. 1. TOuching the Ancestors of this worthy Family who many Ages past were Barons of this Realm by Tenure having in the first Volume of this work already spoke I now come to the principal remaining branch thereof viz. Sir Iohn Byron of Newsted in Com. Notingh made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of our late Sovereign King Charles the First Who being a person of most loyal principles manifested his fidelity to that King in an eminent measure putting himself in Arms on his behalf with what Forces he could âaise upon that grand Defection in an 1642. which under divers specious pretences tended to no less than the utter ruine of Monarchy and terminated in the barbarous murther of that excellent King of blessed memory In which turbulent times being made Field-Marshal of all his Majesties Forces in the Counties of Worcester Salop. Chester and North-Wales he acted his part against those powerful Fanaticks with notable valour in divers sharp encounters at Worcester Kineton Brainford Roundway-Downe and Newberie of which posterity will I presume have in due time a more full account from our Annals his six valiant Brothers also at that time following this his loyal example In consideration whereof he was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 24 Oct. 19 Car. 1. advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Byron of Rochdale in Com. Lanc. with limitation of that Honour for lack of Issue Male of his own Body lawfully begotten to every of his Brothers and the Issue Male of their respective Bodies viz. Richard William Thomas Robert Gilbert and Philip. This Iohn Lord Byron First took to Wife Cecilie Dâughter of Thomas Lord la Warre and afterwards Eleanore Daughter of Robert Vicount Kilmurrey in Ireland but departed this life at ... in France ... an 1652. without Issue To whom succeeded Richard his Brother and next Heir who Married twice First Elizabeth Daughter of George Rosel of Ratcliffe upon ârent in Com. Nott. Esq Widdow of Nicholas Strelley Esq by whom he hath Issue William his Son and Heir and Catherine a Daughter yet unmarried His second Wife is Elizabeth the youngest Daughter to Sir George Booth of Dunham Mâssy in Com. Cestr. Baronet Which William by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter to Iohn Vicount Châworth of Armagh in Ireland hath Issue one Son called William and four Daughtârs Elizabeth Catherine Mary and Anne Lord Vaughan 19 Car. 1. IN the eighteenâh year of King Iames Iohn Vaughan Son and Heir to Walter Vaughan of Golâen-âroâe in Com. Caermârthen Esq being a person of an antient Family and ample fortune did in respect of his services in Ireland towards the end of Queen Elizabeth's Reign there râceive the Honour of Knâghthood at the hands of Robert Eârl of Eâsex then Lord Lieutânant of thât Kingdom and after that by reason of his faâther meâits being made Compâroller of the Houshold to Prince Charles was in 18 Iac. raised to the degree oâ a Baron in that Realm by the Title of Lord Vaughan of âolingâr as also by King Charles the âirst to the dignity of Earl of Carbery This Iohn Married two Wiveâ First Margaret Daughter of Sir Gilly Mârick Knight by whom he had Issue three Sons Walter who died young Richard who ãâã him in his Lands and Honours and Iohn who also died young Likewise Mary a Daughter Married to Sir Francis Llhoyd of âasâveiyn in Com. Cardigan Knight And to his second Wife Iane Daughter of Sir Thomas Palmer Knight but by her had no Issue Which Richard was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of his Majesty King Charles the First and standing firm in his loyalty to the same King of blessed memory in the time of that grand defection in this Realm which hapned in the year 1642. through the Interest he had in South-Wales there raised what power he could for the better security of those parts In consideration where of being made Lieutenant-General for the Counties of Caermarthen Pembroke and Cardigan and acting vigorously in that trust he was for his farther encouragement in that service advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Vaughan of Emlyn by Letters Paâents beaâing date at Oxford 25 Oct. 19 Car. 1. And shortly after the happy Restauration of his Majesty King Charles the Second constituted Lord President of the whole Principality of Wales and Marches thereof as also one of his Privy-Council This Richard Married thrice First Bridget Daughter and Heir to Thomas Llhoyd of Llanlleer in the County of Cardigan Esq by whom he had Issue four Sons who died in their Infancies Secondly Frances one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Iohn Altham of Oxhey in Com. Hertf. Knight by whom he hath had Issue three Sons viz. Francis who Married the Lady Rachel one of the Daughters and
Coheirs to Thomas late Earl of Southampton but diâd 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 Riâhard 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 Hâir 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 conâiderable 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 âoâton 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 Wiââour of Huddington in Com. Wigorn. Knight 2. Lucie who died unmarried 3. Anne 4. Margaret the Wife of Sir Francis Hââgate 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 lâeth 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 Wâlmesley 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 Loyalây to our late Sovereign King Charles the Firââ 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 ââdcasâer Yarum Seacroât âankerfley Leedes Halifax Rotheram ãâã 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 ây 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 Blantâey 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 Augâât an 1651. to make way for the safe passage of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second with âis Army oât of Scotland then marching towards Worcester being encountred by numerous Forces sent by Cromwell under the Command of Colonel Lilbârne 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 Ephâaim Edward Raphe Anthony and Roger And two Daughters Mary Mârried to ... Crane of Wood-Rysing in Com. Norââ Esq and Iane to Sir Charles Stanley Knight of the Bath Son to Sir Robert Stanley Knight a younger Son to William late Eârl 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 Mâurice younger Sons to the Illustrious Frederick late Count Palaâine 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 advenâured 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
his service with which he encountred a strong party of those rebellious Invaders the Scots at Corbridge in Northumberland and put them to the worst Next being Commander in chief of those Troops which the King sent from Oxford against that great Rebel of Lincolnshire Colonel Rosseter he gave him the âoyl Thence marching against the Lord Fairfax and putting him to the rout he relieved Pontâract-Castle at that time besieged by a numerous Body of the Northern-Rebels And after all this firmly adhering to that good King of blessed memory untill necessity prompted his Majesty to cast himself upon his Native-subjects the Scots so that he could not serve him farther in this Realm he betook himself to Foreign paâs till he did discern a fitter opportunity And then couragiously attempting the strong Garrison of Barwick upon âwede and that well fortified City of Carlisle he reduced them both to his Majesties obedience After which having raised new Forces for his service he did great things and attempted greater but soon after through the powerfulness of the Enemy the King's Interest sinking more and more his Armies being totally scattered he became their Prisoner Whence making his escape with no little difficulty he again got beyond Sea there with most exemplary loyalty attending our present Sovereign in his most low and desperate condition In consideration therefore of these his great Actings and Sufferings he was by Letters Patent bearing date a Bruges in Flanders upon the fourth day of February in the tenth year of his Majesties Reign which was about two years preceding his happy Restoration advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Langdale of Holme in Spaldyngmoore and to the Heirs male of his body He marryed Lenox the Daughter of Sir Iohn Rhodes of Barlborough in Com. Derb. Knight and by her left Issue two Sons Marmaduke and Philip the rest dying young as also two Daughters Lenox and Mary And departing this life in his House at Holme in the East-riding of Yorkshire 5 August 1661. was buried at Sancton near adjacent To whom succeeded Marmaduke his Son and Heir who married Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Savage of Beeston in Com. Cestr. Esq Brother to Iohn late Earl Rivers and by her hath Issue one Son named Marmaduke and two Daughters Iane married to Michael Anne of Frickley in Com. Ebor. Esq and Elizabeth to Hugh Smithson Esq Son and Heir to Sir Ierome Smithson of Stanwick in the same County Baronet Lord Crofts 10 Car. 2. THE next in order of time who had the Title of a Baron of this Realm conferred upon him by our present Sovereign then in Foreign parts was William Crofts Esq the lineal Heir male of that ancient Famimily which had for divers Ages flourished at Saâham in the County of Suffolk whereof many were dignified with the Honour of Knighthood and by females descended from the first Lord Wentworth of Netâlested as also from the Montacutes sometime Earls of Salisbury and Nevills Earls of Westmorland Which William having been brought up in the Court of England from his youth became Master of the Horse to his Royal Highness the Duke of York Next to be Captain of the Guard to the late Queen-Mother and afterwards Gentleman of the Bed-chamber to his Majesty that now is In all which imployments behaving himself with great fidelity he was at length sent Embassadour into Poland where he managed that high Affair then committed to his trust with singular prudence and dexterity In consideration of which notable services he was by Letters-patent bearing date at Bruxells in Brabant upon the 18. of May in the tenth year of his Majesties Reign advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Crofts of Saxâam He marryed two Wives first Dorothy the Daughter to Sir Iohn Hobert of Intwood in Com. Norf. Baronet Son and Heir to Sir Henry Hobert Knight and Baronet sometime Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas Widow of Sir Iohn Hele Knight Secondly Elizabeth Daughter of William Lord Spenser but by neither of these hath had any Issue Lord Berkley of Stratton 10 Car. 2. ABout the same time likewise his Majesty taking into his Princely consideration the eminent merits of Sir Iohn Berkley of Bruton in the County of Sâmerset Knight descended from the most noble and ancient Barons Berkley of Berkley-Castle of whom I have already spoke in the first Volume of this work who being Governour to his Royal Highness Iames Duke of York and managing his Affairs in his tender years most seasonably approved his Loyalty to the late King Charles of blessed memory in a very high measure First by putting himself in Arms on his part at the beginning of the late unparallel'd Rebellion for which cause he suffered Imprisonment for a time Next by his opportune though hazardous adventure in bringing a considerable supply of Arms and Ammunition out of Holland in the Year 1642. which he then safely landed in the parts of Holderness for his Majesties service After this being made General of his Majesties Forces in Cornwall joining with Sir Ralph Hopton Knight afterwards Lord Hopton he obtained divers Victories against the Rebels of those western-Counties in the several Battels of Bradock Saltash Launceston and Stratâon as also at Modbury in the County of Devon And laying strong siege to Exeter after divers bold skirmishes with the Enemy at length not only reduced it to his Majesties obedience but most valiantly repulst their Fleet then at âopsham under the command of Robert Earl of Warwick taking three of their Ships in that Harbour whereupon he was constituted Governour of that great City General of all his Majesties Forces in Devonshire In consideration therefore of these his most loyal and successful services he was by Letters-Patent bearing date at Bruxells in Brabant upon the 19. of May in the tenth year of his Majesties Reign advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Berkley of Stratton Since which time being constituted Lord Lieutenant of Ireland he arrived there in April 1670. and having undergone that Trust for about the space of 3 years is now Embassadour in France He marryed Christian the Daughter of Sir Andrew Riccard Knight President of the East-India Company and Widow of Henry Lord Kensington Son to Henry late Earl of Holland by whom he hath Issue four Sons Charles Iohn and William now living and Maurice who died young As also one Daughter called Anne Iames Duâe of York 11 Car. â THis most Illustrious bâââch of the Royal Family that is to ây Second Son to the late King Charles the First of blessed memory having been by ãâã Renowned Father created Duke of York ãâã Letters-Pattents bearing date at Oxford ãâã Ian. in the Nineteenth year of his Reign iâ farther augmentation to his
this Earl Roger. For which he was so much taken notice of in respect of his singular skill in those warlike exercises that it was not long after ere Peter de Savoy an Alien then Earl of Richmond to make tryal of his valor desired to Tilt with him in a Tourneament held at Northampton in the Fifteenth of Easter 25 H. 3. The next year following scil 26 Hen. 3. being in France with King Henry he was in that famous skirmish betwixt the French and English near Zautoigne where the English atchieved no little honor But being then longer detained from his own Countrey then he well liked of in 27 Hen. 3. with some other of the English Nobility he represented to the King his desire to return and had liberty accordingly In 29 Hen. 3. the King having a purpose to make War with the Scots and to that end requiring an Aid this Earl amongst others was made choice of for one to consider thereof In the same year upon levying the Aid for marrying the Kings eldest Daughter he paid One hundred sixty two pounds eleven shillings for One hundred twenty five Knights Fees and a fourth part which he held De veteri Feoffamento and for Thirty seven Fees and an half De Novo And was one of those then sent from the Kingdom of England unto the Council at Lions to make complaint of that great burthen under which this Realm then groaned from the See of Rome But finding no redress returned with discontent declaring That this Realm would no longer be subject to those Exactions And accordingly the next year following scil 30 H. 3. joyned with other of the Lords in subscribing a Letter to the Pope in the name of all the People of England representing their intolerable sufferings thereby requiring remedy therein Moreover the same year after frequent Solicitation he obtained the Office and Honor of Marshal in Right of Maud his Mother eldest Daughter to William Mareschal Earl of Pembroke Soon after which viz. in 32 H. 3. the King solemnly gave the Marshals Rod into her hands in regard of her seniority in the inheritance of Walter Mareschal sometime Earl of Pembroke which she thereupon delivered unto this Earl Roger her Son and Heir whose homage the King received for the same and sent his Precept to the Treasurer and Barons of his Exchequer commanding them That he should thenceforth enjoy whatsoever appertained to that Office and to admit whomsoever he should assign and depute to sit for him in that Court in case he should be a fit person for the same Which Maud was after married to Iohn de Warren Earl of Surrey and departing this life in An. 1248 32 Hen. 3. was buried in the Abbey of Cinterne in Wales her four Sons viz. Roger Hugh Ralph and Iohn carrying her Body into the Quire In the same year this Earl was in that great Convention of Parliament held at London wherein many grievances under which the people then suffered being represented the King promised redress And about that time having advertisement that the Earl of Gisnes was arrived in England caused him to be taken by reason whereof a great complaint was made Whereupon being sent for to give answer thereto he told the King That when he himself went as his Ambassdor to the Council at Lions riding through the Territories of that Earl instead of kind usage for the many favors he had received from the King he was shamefully dealt with having his Horses and Servants detained until he had satisfied their unreasonable demands for his passage Which incivility he had now only retaliated to him passing through his Lands saying to the King Sir I do hold my Land as freely of you as he holds his of the King of France and am an Earl as well as he How happens it then that he hath power to make merchandise of the Ways and Air unto Passengers The Earl of Gisnes therefore hearing this became silent and blusht having nothing in reason to reply to it Moreover in 37 Hen. 3. he was present in that Parliament held at London wherein the King having had an Aid granted to him towards his Expedition into the Holy Land confirmed the two famous Charters scil Magna Charta and Charta de Forestâ To the strict observation whereof having given his Oath a solemn curse was pronounced by every man then present That the Infringers of it might so stink as did the Candles which they threw to the Ground and extinguishing yielded a noysome savor About that time it was that this Earl having put away his Wife upon suggestion by evil Counsel That she was too near allied to him by Blood received her again by an Ecclesiastical sentence In 38 Hen. â3 he was with the King in Gascoigne but returned the same year In 39 Hen. 3. making a just apology for Robert de Ros a great Baron of that age then charged with some crime which endangered his life he had very harsh language given him by the King being openly called Traytor Whereat with a stern countenance he told him That he lied and that hâ never was nor would be a Traytor adding If you do nothing but what the Law warranteth you can do me no harm Yes quoth the King I can thrash your Corn and sell it and so humble you To which he replied If you do so I will send you the Heads of your Thrashers But by the interposing of the Lords then present this heat soon passed over so that shortly after he was together with the Earl of Leicester and some others sent on an Ambassie to the King of France to treat with him for the restoring some Rights which he withheld from the King And in 42 Hen. 3. was one of the Ambassadors sent to Cambray by the advice of the Parliament then met at London to treat with others from the Kings of France and Almaine In 48 Hen. 3. having been one of those great Men who undertook that the King should submit to the determination of Lewes King of France concerning those Ordinances called Provisiones Oxonii The same year after the Battle of Lewes where the King was taken prisoner by the Barons he was by them constituted Governor of the Castle of Oâford in Suffolk But long he lived not after for in 54 Hen. 3. he departed this life without issue and was buried at Thetford To whom succeeded Roger his Nephew Son to his Brother Hugh which Roger upon doing his homage had Livery of that great Inheritance he being then Twenty five years of age But before I proceed to speak farther of him shall take notice of what I find memorable of Hugh his Father In 39. H. 3 he gave to the King five hundred marks to be Chief Ranger of the
that of Boteler after the marriage of the Heir of Virdon and as Mr. Camden in his Remains hath of others observed Suitable whereunto let us see what Du Tillet faith Guilliaume sire de Dampierre espousa Margaret Comtesse de Flandres Hainau second File de Baudowin Empereur de Greece De lui sout descendus les Comtes de Flandres lesquaels se tindreut au surnom de Flandres a cause de la dit Comtesse Marguerite que avoit tiltre plus honorable que son mary le quel avoit laisse celuy de Bourbân poua prendre celuy de son partage qui estoit le Sâigneurie de Dampierre en Champaigne telle estoit la facon du temps This Hervey de Stafford was with the King at the Seige of Bitham Castle in Lincolnshire in 5 Hen. 3. And in 17 Hen. 3. when Richard Mareschal Earl of Pemâroke taking upon him to reform some things amiss in the Government put himself in arms and joyned in new commotions with the Welch he being then one of the Barons Marchers gave up Iohn de Stafford his Son in Hostage other of those Barons doing the like to be kept in safe custody till the Realms should be again setled in quiet But departed this life in 21 Hen. 3. Petronill his Wife Sister to William de Ferrers Earl of Derby being then great with Child Whereupon the King by his precept to the Sheriff of Warwickshire reciting that by reason she was so near the time of her delivery as that she could not come in person to do her Fealty for her Dowry commanded that he should go to her and receive her Fealty as his Deputy and make assignation unto her of such Lands within his precincts as according to a reasonable extent should be though meet The like precept had the Sheriff of Staffordshire To this last mentioned Hervy Lord Stafford succeeded Hervey his Son and Heir who in 21 Hen. 3. paid five hundred Marks fine to the King for his Relief and livery of those Lands which by hereditary descent after the death of Hervey his Father belonged to him but withal that he might have liberty to marry with whom he should think fit After which it was not long ere he died without issue so that Robert his brother then his next Heir had Livery of all his Lands in 25 Hen. 3. paying an hundred pounds for his Releif and doing homage Which Robert upon collection of the Aid for âarrying the Kings Daughter paid sixty pounds for those sixty Knights Fees he then had and in 37 H. 3. was in that expedition then made into Gascoine Moreover in 38 Hen. 3. upon levying the Ayd for making the Kings eldest Son Knight he paid an hundred and twenty pounds more and in 42 Henr. 3. had summons to attend the King at Chester on Munday preceding the Feast of Saint Iohn Baptist well fitted with Horse and Arms to restrain the insolencies of the Welch The like Summons he had in 44 Henr. 3. to be at Shrewsbury upon the Feast day of the Nativity of our Lady And gave to the Monks at Wotton in Comitat. Warr. which was then become a Cell to that Priory-Alien at Conches in Normandy certain parcells of Land lying in Wotton and Uilenhale This Robert took to Wife Alice one of the Daughters and at length Coheirs to Thomas Corbet of Caus in Comit. Salop. and departing this Life in 10 Edw. 1. was buryed before the Altar of S. Iohn Baptist in the Priory at Stone leaving Nicholas his Son and Heir who the same year was in that expedition then made into Wales and in 12 Ed. 1. obtained a discharge for a hundred pounds of those debts which by his Father and himself were due to the Kings Exchequer being then to attend the K. beyond Sea And in 13 Edw. 1. had a Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesâe Lands at Wotton before specified then written Waghnes-Wotton and Ciesho in Com. Warr. as also at Madeley in Com. Staff In 15 Edw. 1. he had Summons to fit himself with Horse and Arms and to attend the King into Wales the King being at that time beyond Sea having constituted Edmuâd Earl of Cornwall his Lieutenant in his absence which Edmund advancing thither with a powerful Army against Rese ap Griffith who then Rood in open hostility against Pain Tiptoft Warden of the Kings Castles in those parts demolished his Castle of Droselan but by the fall of itsWalls divers persons were Killed amongst whom this Nicholas Lord Stafford was one After which viz. in 22 E. 1. Edmund his Son and Heir performing his Homage had Livery of his Lands This Edmund in 25 Edw. 1. was in that expedition then made by the King into Gascoine and in 26 Edw. 1. received command amongst divers other eminent persons to be at York upon Whitsunday sufficiently provided of Horse and Arms to march against the Scots The like Summons he had in September following to furnish himself accordingly against Whitson-Eve then next eâsuing and to be at ãâã in order to his advance into Scotland In 31 Edw. 1. he was again in those Scottish Wars when the King Wintered in that Realm or maintained some Souldiers there at that time for it appears that in 9 Edw. 2. when the Scutage for that Expedition of 31 Edw. 1. was collected those who then held his Lands for which it was required were discharged upon proof of the service done there And in 34 E. 1. had Summons amongst others of the Peers to be at ãâã on the morrow after Trinity Sunday there to advise with the King touching an Aid for the making his eldest Son Knight After which also ere many days he had another Summons to be at Carlisle on the Quindesme of the Nativity of S. Iohn Baptist sufficiently accoutred with Horse and Arms and to march with the Kings Forces against Robert de Brus then Rebelliously assuming the Title of King of Scotland This Edmund was first summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of England in 27 Edw. 1. and afterwards not omitted till his death But all that I can farther say of him is That he wedded Margaret the Daughter of Ralph Lord Basset of Oraiton by reason whereof her Descendants after her death became Heirs to that Estate Of which Margaret it appears That she afterwards became the Wife of Sir Thomas Pipe And whereas she had the right of Presentation of two Clerks in the Abbey of Bordesley to celebrate Divine Service there perpetually for the health of her Soul as also for the Souls of her Heirs and Ancestors that one of them being then dead she presented one Ingeram de Lichfield a Monk of that Covent in
of divers Noblemen that difference was thus finally accorded viz. That there should be three Priests maintained to celebrate Divine Service for ever for the health of the Soul of this murthered Ralph at some certain place near to his Grave Which Priests were thereupon setled accordingly at Langley in that County The next ensuing year viz. 9 Rich. 2. having obtained License to travel he undertook a Pilgrimage to the holy Sepulcher of our Lord at Ierâalem and in order thereto upon the sixth of April declared his Testament whereby he bequcathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Stone near to the Grave of his Wife in case he should die in England appointing six large Tapers to be placed about his Herse and four Morters of Wax but that no Horse or Arms should be offered at his Funeral nor that any Prayers should be thereat except by Ecclesiastical Persons with his Allies and Friends Also that one hundred poor Men should be cloathed in White with a Cross behind and before on their Garments each of them carrying a Torch as well on the Vespers as on the Funeral day Likewise That Five hundred Masses should be celebrated for the Souls of his Father and Mother his Wife Himself and all his good doers as also of all Christians within one year after his deccase Moreover that within the compass of the year after his decease there should be celebrated for the Souls before mentioned Fifty Masses Trentals of S. Gregory by the most fitting persons that could be found Of which Testament he constituted Overseers his Cosin the Archbishop of Canterbury viz. William Courtney his Brother the Earl of Warwick the Lord Nevil the Earl of Suffolk and Sir William Beauchamp Knight to each of whom he gave a Cup with the Cover gilt And by his last Will bearing date at Iernemuth upon the fifteenth day of the same Moneth of April appointed that his Daughter Ioane should be well and fitly married and that out of the profits of his Lands in the hands of his Feoffce his three Sons William Edmund and Hugh should have each of them One hundred pound per annum during their respective lives Also that Thomas his Son should have his Coat of Male d'Astere of Naples and his Helmet made at Bourdeaux with a Camail d'Astere as also his Sword made at Turenne which Sir Raufe Ferrers gave him And that there should be three Priests ordained to celebrate Divine Service for the health of his Soul near to the place of his Burial for the term of three years next after his decease And after this upon the Twenty first of September next ensuing being then at Rhodes upon his return from Ierusalem by a Codicil there made he bequeathed to his Sister Roos a Gold Ring with a little Diamond to Margaret de Nevil his Daughter a large Gold Ring with a great Diamond set therein to Katherine de Pole his Daughter a Fermail of Knots to Ioane his Daughter a Golden Fermail with an Heart and to his Sister Cherleton a large Gold Ring with a Karrect Unto which Codicil Sir William Arundel and Sir Richard Ludlow Knights were witnesses And upon the Twenty fifth day of the same Moneth of September being still at Rhodes making a farther Declaration of his Testament gave to Iohn Hinkley his Esquire Twenty pounds and to Robert Corbert his Chamberlain Ten pounds unto which his usual Seal viz. his Helm was affixed After which viz. the next day following being the Twenty sixth of September he died there whereupon his Corps was brought over into England by the same Iohn Hinkley his Esquire and buried with his Ancestors before the High Altar at Stone leaving issue by the Lady Philippa his Wife Daughter of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick Thomas his Son and Heir at that time Eighteen years of age as also four other Sons viz. Thomas William Edmund and Hugh Which Hugh afterwards bore the title of Lord Bourchier in right of his Wife as I shall farther shew anon and three Daughters viz. Margaret married to Ralph Lord Nevill the first Earl of Westmerland Catherine to Michael the Son of Michael de lâ Pole To which Katherine in respect of the low estate of him the said Michael King Richard the Second gave Fifty pounds per annum out of the Fee-Farm of Kingston upon Hull to make up One hundred pound per annum which was Covenanted by her Husbands Father to be setled upon her Ioane to Thomas Holland Earl of Kent and ... to Iohn Lord Ferrers of Chartley. This last mentioned Earl Hugh was at the time of his death seised of the Borough of Petersfield with the Hamlets thereunto belonging viz. Mapel-Derham Westone Nutstead and Sheet in Com. Southampt Of the Mannors of Cornhampton and Burbach the Hamlet of Up-Clatford the Borough of Bedewind the Mannor of Wexcomb the Hundred of Kinewardeston and the Mannors of Orcham and Knowle in Com. Wilts Of the Mannors of Blechingle Ocham and Burgham in Com. Surr. Of the Castle and Mannor of Aungre with the Mannor of Horsham in Com. Essex Of two parts of the Mannor of Calilond in Com. Cornub. Of the Mannor of Thornbury with its Members viz. Oldely Kington Morton Falefeld and Mars with the Mannors of Rendcumbe and Estington all in Com. Glocest. Of the Castle and Town of Newport with its Members as also of the Mannor and Lordship of Maghun with the Forest in the Marches of Wales Of the Mannor and Hundred of Rothwel Whiston Glapthorne with the Villages of Southwike Piriho Tansover Glapthorne and Cotherstoke in Com. Northampt. Of the Castle and Mannor of Tunbridge with its Members viz. The Mannors of Dacheherst Hado and Bradstead as also of the Mannor of Eaâding all in Com. Cantii Of the Mannors of Little Brickhil and Easington with the Advowsons of the Abbey of Nutley and Priory of Newenton-Longevile in Com. Buck. Of the Mannors of Wawens-Wotton and Tiesho in Com. Warr. Of the Advowsons of the Priories of Huntingdon and S. Neots in Com. Hunt Of the Castle of Caus and three parts of the Mannor of Caus in Com. Salop. And of the Castle of Stafford with its Members in Com. Staff I now come to Thomas his Son and Successor in his Honors This Thomas the same year his Father died and a little before his decease by reason of an Invasion then threatned from the French was by Indenture retained to serve the King for the present defence of the Realm And afterwards viz. in 13 Rich. 2. again retained for term of life taking in time of War so much Wages as by the Kings Council and his own should be reasonably thought fit So likewise in times of Peace the King thereupon pardoning him the Sum of Three thousand marks wherein he was indebted to him for his Marriage The next year following viz. in 14 Rich. 2.
the fourths Reign I find nothing more of this Duke Henry but soon after it is said that he speedily dispatched one Pershal his trusty Servant in all hast unto Richard Duke of Gloucester then in the North and that Pershall being privatly admitted to speak with him in the dead of the night told him that his Master had sent him to offer him his service and that he would wait on him with a thousand good Fellows if need were Likewise that thanks being returned and some secret Instructions from Richard the Messenger went back and within few daies met with him again at Notingham Moreover that when Richard came to Northampton this our Duke himself with three hundred Horse received him there and that having long conference with him it was beleived that the designe for effecting what soon after followed was there privily laid for after that time it was observed that he stood up vigorously for Richard and as one of his cheif confidents was with some others sent to the Queen who fearing the destruction of her Sons by the Duke of Gloucester their Uncle had taken Sancttuary with them at Westminster by fair pretences and promises to gain them out of her hands Which being done and Hastings late Lord Chamberlain to King Edward the fourth whose furtherance in his wicked purposes he despaired to obtain cut shorter by the Head lest Morton Bishop of Ely a person of singular prudence and Gravity might stand in his way he committed him to the custody of this Duke who thereupon fent him to his Castle of Brecknock in Wales And having so done to secure this Duke the more firmly to his ends he made him Cheif Justice of all South-Wales and North-Wales as also Constable of the Castles of Caermardyn Cardigan and divers other in those parts his Patent bearing date 18 Maii Richard being then Protector and King Edward the fifth alive Nay an Author of that time reports that he gave him all his riches so that he then made his boast that he had as many Liveries of Staffords Knotts as Richard Nevill the late great Earle of Warwick had of Ragged Staves with large promifes of far greater Matters as I shall shew anon Wherewith being corrupted he stuck at nothing that might carry on that Tragical designe which both of them had so closely layd for our Historians tell us that in the time of Dr. Shaa's Sermon at Pauls Cross where that Doctor endeavored to make the people beleive that the Children of K. E. 4. were not lâgitimate and upon the coming in of the Protector said This is the Fathers own Figure his own Countenance c. it was observed that this Duke accompanied him And two days following came to Guild-Hall where the Lord Mayor and Aldermen and Commons of the City were assembled and in a long Oration depraving the Government of King Edward the fourth by sundry instances represented to them the illegitimacy of his Children much magnifying that Sermon preached by Dr. Shaa on the Sunday before and withall insinuating that K. Edward the fourth himself was not lawfully begotten but that Richard Duke of Gloucester the then Protector was the really begotten Son of Richard Duke of York telling them that all those things well considered together with the Knightly prowess and manifold virtues of the Protector that the Nobles and Commons of England especially of the North were determined to make their humble Petition unto him to take upon him the Government of the Realm Moreover the next day after having procured another meeting of the Lord Mayor Aldermen and Chief Commoners of the City at Baynards-Castle the Protector likewise meeting them there as the Mouth of them all he humbly desired him to take upon him the Rule Which when the Protector seemed modestly to deny he answered that it was finally determined by the Realm that King Edwards Line should no longer Reign And so it happned for that very day or the night ensuing was that horrid Murther of the young King and his Brother committed secretly in the Tower of London Furthermore soon after this viz. upon the fifth of Iuly he rode with him in State from the Tower to Westminster through the City of London And the day following in that solemn Proceeding from Westminster Hall unto the Abby in order to his Coronation bore his Train with a white Staff in his hand signifying the Office of Lord High Steward of England for that day Having thus been the principal Agent in advancing Richard to the Throne and thereupon pressing his performance of what had been privately promised this new King signed a Bill for Livery of all those Lands unto him whereunto he pretended a right by descent from Humphrey de Bohun sometime Earl of Hereford and Constable of England An abstract whereof I have here inserted together with a Schedule of the Castles and Mannors affixed thereto R. R. RIchard by the grace of God King of England c. To all c. Know ye that We not only considering that our right trusty and right enryrely beloved Cosyn Henry Duke of Buckinhgam is Cosyn and Heir of Blood to Humphrey Bohun Earl of Hereford and rightfull Inheritor of such Inheritances as were of the same late Earl but also the true feythfull and laudable service the which our seid Cosyn hath in many sundry wisez done unto us to our right singular wele and plesure Considering also and understanding that the Mannors Lordships and Lands specified in the Schedule hereunto annexed the which were parcel of the Inheritance of the said Earl and were chosen and accepted in purpartie by Herry the fifth late King of England Son of Mary one of the Daughters and Heirs of the said late Earle of a partition betwene the same late King and Anne Daughter of Alianore another of the Daughters and Heires of the sayd late Earle made by authority of Parliament the second year of his Reigne in allowance of other Mannours Lordships Lands c. of the like value allotted and assured in purpartie to the same Anne come unto the hands of Edward the fourth late King of England our Brother by virtue of certain Act or Acts of Parliament made against Herry the sixth deceased without issue so that our said Cosyn as true Inheritor to the sayd Inheritance in forme abovesayd should by his death have had and inherited the said Mannors Lordships c. specifyed in the sayd Schedule if the sayd Act or Acts of Parliament had never been made And also for certain other considerations us especially moving wille and grant to our sayd Cosyn that in our next Parliament to be holden he shall be surely and lawfully by Act of Parliament restored frothe Feste of Easter last past to all the foresayd Mannours c. specifyed in the sayd Schedule and the same have hold and enjoy to him and to his Heires according to such
date 14 Decem. ann 1442 20 H. 6. bequeathed his Body to be buried within the Chappel of S. Anne in the Abby of Abbotsbury which he built there at his own Charge joyning it to the Chappel of S. Andrew the Apostle wherein the Body of his Father lay buryed and thereby gave unto Iohn then Bishop of Bathe and Welles his Brother a pair of Flaggons of Silver gilt Likewise to Humphrey his Grandson Son to Sir Iohn Stafford Knight his Son by Anne Daughter of William Lord Botreaux twelveDishes of Silver and one Trussing-Bed as also appointed that an hundred pounds in Money should after one Month next ensuing his death be spent upon his Funeral at Abbotsbury amongst Priests poor people and others coming thereto And lastly to William Stafford his other Son all his Plate of Silver and Likewise what was gilt not already bequeathed Which william married Katherine the Daughter and Coheir to Sir Iohn Chidiock Knight But I now come to Humphrey his Grandson and Heir viz. Son of Sir Iohn Stafford Knight who died in his lifetime This Humphrey in 30 H. 6. being a Knight and sent with some forces into Kent against Iack Cade and his fellow Rebells then in Arms was by them Routed and Slain at Sevenok in that County leaving issue Humphrey his Son and Heir who upon the fifteenth of Iune 1 Edw. 4 had a Grant from the King of the Stewardship of the Dutchy of âoânwall for life as also of the Constablewike of the Castle of Bristol and Forest of Kingswode in Com. Glouc. Likewise of the Forests of Filwode in Com. Somerset Gillingham in Com. Dorset and Park of Gillingham lying within the same Forest. And departed this life upon the sixth of August the same year leaving Humphrey Stafford of Suthwike his next Heir viz. Son of William Stafford Esq Son of him the said Humphrey then twenty two years of age Which Humphrey in 2 Edwar. 4. was summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm And in 4 Edw. 4. 24 Apr. created Lord Stafford of Suthwike Moreover having procured the death of Thomas Courtney Earl of Devon who had been taken prisoner at Touton-Field in consideration of the acceptable services by him done at the beginning of that Kings Reign when the great contest was for the right to the Crown as the words of the Patent do import he was advanced to the title of Earl of Devon 7 Maii 9 Edw. 4. having for his better support of that Honor a Grant unto himself and the Heirs Males of his Body of the Mannor of Columpn-Iohn and Fair-way with the Advouson of the Church of Fair-way in Comit. Devon as also of the Mannor of Trelugan and moity of the Mannors of Treverbyn and Cragamur in Com. Cornub. all which Henry Courtney then deceased Son of Thomas Courtney late Earl of Devon lately possessed by right of inheritance to himself and the Heirs of his Body with remainder to the before-specified Thomas Earl of Debon and his Heirs for ever which Henry and Thomas then stood attainted of Treason This Humphrey some years before he was made Earl of Devon viz. in 3 Edw. 4. by his Testament bearing date 3 Septem bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of our Lady at Glastonbury and apointed that Mr. Nicholas Goss and Mr. Watts then Warden of the Gray Friers in Exeter should for the salvation of his Soul go to every Parish-Church in the Counties of Dorset Somerset Wiltes Devon and Cornwall and say a Sermon in every Church in Town and other And because he could not recompence such whom he had offended he desired them to forgive his poor Soul that it might not be in danger But it was not many months that he enjoyed this Honor of Earl of Devonshire for upon that Northern Insurrection under the conduct of Sir Iohn Conyers Knight in the ninth year of King Edwards Reigne having eight hundred Archers under his command and meeting with the E. of Pembroke on Cotswould with purpose to joyn together in the suppressing of those Rebells who were then marching towards London they came together to Banbury where this Earl having taken up his lodgings in an Inne which he liked for a fair Damsells sake whome he found there was put out of that House by the Earl of Pembroke though they had agreed that he who came first should not be displaced At which affront he took such distast that in great wrath he departed thence with his Archers so that Pembroke being thus forsaken and the day following meeting with the Enemy at Edgcote was utterly routed and taken prisoner Whereof the King being advertized he forthwith directed his Letters to the Sheriffs of Somerset and Devon commanding them to take this our Earl if they could possibly do it and without delay to put him to death Whereupon making search for him they found him in a Village within Brentmarth and thence carried him to Bridgwalter where they cut off his Head upon the seventeenth day of August 9 Ed. 4. After which his Body was buried at Glastonbury in an Arch of the South-Cross of the Abby-Church there The Lands whereof he died seized were as followeth viz. the Honor and Mannor of Plympton the Honor and Mannor of Okehampton the Boroughs of Cyverton and Chalvelege the Mannors of Colcumbe Colyton Musbury Whiteford Colyford Columpn-Iohn and Farelâeye in Com Devon the Mannors of Colylond âreberbyn and Tregamure in Comit. Cornub. the Mannors of Mershton Magna West-Chinnok Chiselbuâgh Cradone Puritone Elme Lopyn and Middle-Chinnock in Com. Somerset the Mannors of Hoke Stapeiford Over-Kentcombe Nether-Kentcombe North-Purton South-Purton West-Chykerell Burcombe Loscombe Yard Winterborn-Martin and Gorwill in Com. Dorset As also of the Mannors of Wilting Helington and Castle of Hastings in Com. Suss. This Earl took to Wife Isabel the Daughter and Heir to Sir Iohn Barre Knight by Idonea his Wife daughter and Heir to Iohn Hotoft Esq but had no issue by her after which she married to Sir Thomas Bouchier Knight Son to Henry Earl of Essex Dying thus without issue the Mannors of Morestoke Stynesford Botlesdon Knoll Brokehampton Gussege Burton Farnham Mangerton and Cherleton in Com. Dorset formerly by a Feoffament made to Iohn Stafford Archbishop of Canterbury Sir William Bonvile Knight and others by the before specified Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight commonly called Sir Humphrey with the Silver Hand which Feoffers thereupon passed them to Katherine late Wife of William Stafford Esq to hold for life with remainder to Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight Son and Heir to the said William and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten and for default of such issue to the right Heirs of the said Sir Humphrey with the Silver Hand descended to Elizab. the Wife of Sir Iohn Coleshill
what he had heard they utterly denied themselves to be guilty of any conspiracy assuring him That they would both of them adventure their lives against all Traytors whatsoever Nevertheless contrary to these their asseverations this Earl got together all the power he could the Earl of Northumberland coming by night to him at his Castle of Branspath and there both of them suggesting to their followers First That they were thus met together for the defence of Queen Elizabeth and next That all the English Nobles were resolved to restore the Romish Religion But to others That they did thus put themselves in Arms to prevent upstarts from trampling upon the old Nobility and so appeared in open Rebellion Whereupon the Lord President raising Forces and marching towards them they fled into Scotland this Earl first lurking there with Carr of Fernihurst and thence into the Netherlands where he was received by the Spaniard and continued till his great age and death being attainted here in the Parliament of 13 Eliz. and all his Possessions confiscate He married Anne Daughter of Henry Howard Earl of Surrey Sister of Thomas Duke of Norfolk by whom he had issue these only Daughters viz. Catherine Wife of Sir Thomas Gray of Thillingham in Com. Northumbr Knight Eleanor never married Margaret Wife of Nicholas Pudsey of ... And Anne the Wife of David Engleby Brother of Sir William Engleby of Ripley in Com. Ebor. Knight Thomas Nevill Lord Furnival THis Thomas was Brother to Ralph Lord Nevill the first Earl of Weltmorland and having married Ioane the Daughter and Heir of William Lord Furnival in 7 Rich. 2. making proof of her age and doing his Fealty had Livery of the Lands whereof her Father died seised viz. The Mannor of Dagworth in the Parish of Elmdon in Essex as also of the Mannor of Crawâery in Elmdon and Cristhall Cogshall in Elmdon and Arkisden with the Mannors of Lerbery and Piccots all in Com. Essex Likewise of the Mannor of Dagworth in Com. Suff. Stoke-Uerdon and Winelsford in Com. Wilts Wirkson in Com. Nottingh Eyum in Com. Derb. And of the Castle and Mannor of Sheffield In Com. Ebor. And being thereupon summoned to Parliament the same year had thenceforth the stile and title of Lord Furnival In 18 Rich. 2. he was joyned in Commission with Iohn Bishop of S. Davids and others to treat of Peace with the Scots Moreover in 19 Rich. 2. upon the death of Ioane the Widow of Thomas Lord Furnival elder Brother to William her Father he likewise had Livery in right of the before-specified Ioane his Wife of the Mannor of Alveron in Com. Staff As also of the Mannors of Treton and Hoton-Painell in Com. Ebor. which that Widow held during her life in Dower And in 1 Hen. 4. was constituted Warden of all Anandale as also Constable of the Castle of Loughmaban in the West Marches of Scotland In 2 Hen. 4. surviving her he married Ankaret the Widow of Sir Richard Talbot Knight Sister of Iohn Son to Iohn Lord Strange of Blackmere Cosin and Heir of Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to the said Iohn In 5 Hen. 4. upon the Grant in Parliament of two Fifteens to the King the Commons took care that this Thomas Lord Furnival should receive all the Money and lay it out in the Kings Wars In which year he was also intrusted to receive the Castles of Barwick upon Twede Alnwick and Werkworth in Com. Northumbr From those who then had the custody of them and to be Governor of them all until farther order And by his Testament bearing date 12 Martii An. 1406. 8 Hen. 4. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of the Priory of Wirksop but without any great pomp He thereby gave to the King his best Cup of Gold with a Cover to the Fabrick of the Steeple at Wirksop forty pounds to the Lady Aliâe Deincourt his Sister two hundred pounds to Iohn Talbot and Maud his Wife his own Daughter his best Bed with all the Furniture thereto appointing that his Feoffees of certain Lands in Wirksop should cause his Obit to be solemnly kept every year in the Priory Church of Wirksop with Placebo and Dirige and Mass of Requiem by Note on the morrow And departed this life in 8 Hen. 4. being then seised of the Castle and Mannor of Sheffield and Mannors of Treton and Whiston in Com. Ebor. As also of the Castle and Mannor of Alveton in Com. Staff Likewise of the Mannor of Farnhom in Com. Buck. Sutton Madock Corsham and Wrockwardine in Com. Salop. And in right of Ankeret his Wife of the Mannor of Eccleswell the Lordship of Godrich Castle the Hundred of Irchenfield with the Mannors of Wormlow and Penyard in Com. Heref. And divers Lordships in other Counties leaving issue by the before-specified Ioane his first Wife two only Daughters viz. Maud and Ioane his next Heirs and was buried in the Priory of Wirksop above the Quire where stood a fair Tomb erected to his memory Which Maud was married to the famous Iohn Talbot afterwards Earl of Shrewsbury whereupon the Lands of her Inheritance came to that Noble Family Richard Nevill Earl of Salisbury THis Richard being the eldest Son to Ralph Nevill Earl of Westmorland by Ioane his second Wife was Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland in 1 2 Hen. 6. As also together with the Earl of Northumberland and some others appointed one of the Commissioners to treat with Iames the First then King of Scotland or his Ambassadors for a firm Peace betwixt both Kingdoms And taking to Wife Alice the sole Daughter and Heir to Thomas de Montacute Earl of Salisbury had in her right upon his death the title of Earl of Salisbury attributed to him For so not only the Inquisition then taken doth import but the Letters Patents of King Henry the Sixth bearing date 4 Maii in the twentieth year of His Reign which do manifest that by reason Alice his Wife was Daughter and Heir to the before specified Thomas de Mantacute Earl of Salisbury and that he had issue by her at the time of his death she also then living he ought to enjoy that Title for term of his life Whereupon in 7 Hen. 6. doing his homage he had Livery of her Lands she being then twenty two years of age After which viz. in 9 Hen. 6. the King considering the chargable preparation made by this Earl to attend him in his then designed expedition for ãâã and that he was obliged in a very large sum to fulfil the Testament of Thomas Earl of Salisbury deceased Father of Alice his Wife as also to give Alms for the health of his Soul and to reward his Servants And moreover considering that this Earl had then two Sons
issue Thomas Talbot Viscount l'Isle his Son and Heir who being at that time but ten years of age was committed to the tuition of Margaret Countess of Shrewsbury his Grandmother and twenty marks per annum allowed for his maintenance during his minority âAt the death of his Mother in 7 Edw. 4. he was nineteen years of age and married Margaret Daughter to William Herberâ Earl of Pembroke Of this Thomas that which I find cheifly memorable is That having much contest with William Lord Berkley afterwards Marquess touching certain Lands and Lordships whereunto he pretended right from Margaret his Grandmother he was slain in a skirmish betwixt the same Lord Berkley and himself with their followers at Wotton under Edge in Com. Gloc. 20 Martii 10 Edw. 4. as in my discourse of that Marquess Berkley doth more fully appear leaving his two Sisters his Heirs viz. Elizabeth married to Edward Grey afterwards created Viscount l'Isle and Margaret to Sir George Vere Knight ¶ I now return to Iohn the third of that name Earl of Shrewsbury This Iohn in 4 Edw. 4. obtained Livery of the Lands whereof his Father died seised though he was not then of full age And in 11 Edw. 4. was made Cheif Justice of North Wales with Commission to Array and arm all persons of Body able and estate sufficient residing in the Counties of Salop Stafford and the Marches of North Wales for the defence of that Countrey from the danger of those unlawful and tumultuous assemblies which were then frequent in those parts In 12 Edw. 4. he was constituted one of the Kings Commissioners to treat with certain Commissioners from Iames the third then King of Scotland touching some grievances from the Subjects of that Realm And having married Catherine Daughter of Humphrey Stafford Duke of Buckingham departed this life 28 Iunii 13 Edw. 4. leaving issue George his Son and Heir then five years of age Thomas who died without issue and Anne a Daughter who became the Wife of Thomas Boteler Lord Sudley Which Catherine had divers Lordships in the Counties of Salop Glocester Buckingham and elswhere assigned for her Dowry and departed this life 26 Decemb. 16 Edw. 4. I now come to George This George Earl of Shrewsbury the first of that name had a special Livery for all his Lands in 1 Hen. 7. and was the same year made one of the Kings Privy Council In 2 Hen. 7. he was in the Battle of Stoke near Newark upon Trent on the behalf of the King against those Rebels at that time there in Arms and vanquished And in 5 Hen. 7. one of the cheif of those whom King Henry sent into Flanders with a powerful Army in aid of Maximilian the Emperor against the French In 1 Hen. 8. he was constituted one of Chamberlains of the Exchequer as also Steward of the Kings Houshold and one of his Privy Council In 4 Hen. 8. he commanded the Vantgard in the Kings Army at the Siege of Therouene and planted himself on the North West of that Town In 6 Hen. 8. he obtained the Mannor of Walsham in the Willows in Com. Norf. late Edmund De la Poole Earl of Suffolk attainted to hold to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body In 12 Hen. 8. he was present at that memorable Enterview of King Henry and Francis the First of France betwixt Guisnes and Ardres as also at those famous Warlike exercises then performed there In An. 1522. 14 Hen. 8. he was Lieutenant General of the North and made some Inroads into Scotland and in 17 Hen. 8. was made Constable of the Castles of Radnore and Wigmore In An. 1529. 21 H. 8. he was one of the witnesses examined in that case of the Divorce betwixt the King and Catherine his first Wife And the same year amongst other of the great Lords subscribed those Articles which proved so fatal to Cardinal Woolsey as also the year following of that Declaration sent to the Pope for ratifying the Divorce betwixt the King and his said Queen Moreover in 28 Hen. 8. upon that Rebellion in the North called The Pilgrimage of Grace occasioned by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries he was constituted the Kings Lieutenant to march thither with a powerful Army And for quieting of that dangerous Insurrection impowred with the Duke of Norfolk to take the submission of the Commons This Earl married two Wives First Anne Daughter of William Lord Hastings Chamberlain to King Edward the Fourth by whom he had issue six Sons viz. Henry who died young and was buried in the Priory of âalk in Com. Darb Francis who succeeded him in his Lands and Honors Iohn and Iohn who both died in their infancy and were buried at Ashby de la Zouch William born at Sheâfield and Richard at Chelsey As also five Daughters viz. Margaret Wife to Henry Earl of Cumberland Anne and Dorothy both born at Winkfield Mannor Mary Wife to Henry Percy Earl of Northumberland and Elizabeth married to William Lord Dacres of Gillesland His second Wife was Elizabeth Daughter and one of the Heirs of Sir Richard Walden of Erithe in Kent Knight by whom he had issue Iohn who died young and Anne married to Peter Compton Son and Heir of Sir William Compton Knight and afterwards to William Herbert Earl of Pembroke Which Elizabeth died in An. 1567. This last mentioned Earl George by his Testament bearing date 21 Aug. 29 Hen. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Sheâfield by Anne his first Wife without any Ceremonies but Dirige on the Eve three Masses and a Sermon on the morrow and that twenty five poor men should have black Gowns to carry Torches at his Burial but not above a hundred black Gowns to be given to his servants besides the Gowns to his Wives Gentlewomen He also appointed that a Tomb of Marble should be set over his Grave with three Images to be laid thereon viz. One of himself in a Mantle of Garters another of his deceased Wife in her Robes and the third of his Wife then living He likewise farther Willed that immediately after his decease his Executors should cause to be given to a thousand Priests six pence apiece to say Placebo and Dirige and Mass for his Soul and all Christian Souls and twenty five marks in Money in penny-dole to be distributed on the day of his Burial to such poor people as should be thereat to pray for his Soul To his Daughter the Countess of Northumberland he gave a Chain of Gold with White and Red Enamil And moreover Willed That three Priests for the space of twenty years next after his decease should sing for his Soul whereof two in the Parish Church of Sheffield at the
King Edwards right to the superiority in Dominion of the Realm of Scotland in which he is written Robertus de Clifford Castellanus de Appelby And in 24 E. 1. being in the Scotish Warrs with King Edward worthily shared in the Glory of that signal Victory which the English then obtained at âunbar upon Saturday next after the Feast of St. Mark In the 25 of Ed. 1. upon the death of Richard Fitz-Iohn a great Baron in Essex this Robert de Clifford Son of Isabel the Daughter and Coheir of Robert de Vipount by Isâbel his Wife Sister and Coheir to Richard Fitz-Iohn was found to be one of the Cousins and next heires to the same Richard Fitz-Iohn Moreover after this the same year a little before Christmass he was sent with an hundred men at Armes and twenty thousand foot from Carlisle to plunder in Scotland whence having made great spoil in Anandale by burning of whole Towns and much âlaughter he returned on Christmas Eve with store of Booty And the same year was constituted Justice of all the Kings Forests beyond Trent In 26 Edw. 1. he was made Governor of Notingham Castle and went again to the Warrs in Scotland And in 27 Edw. 1. being constituted the Kings Lieutenant and Captain-general in the Counties of Cumberland Westmorland and Lancaster as also throughout all Anandale and the Marches of Scotland was joyned in Commission with the Bishop of Durâam and divers other great Lords to conâider of Garisoning the Castles in that Realm as also for guarding of the Marches And the same year upon partition of the Lands of Richard Fitz-Iohn had assigned unto him in right of Isabel his Mother deceased and to Idonea de Leyburne his Aunt the Lordship of Multon in Northamptonshire the Hamlet of Cinteleberwe in Com. Buck. the Mannor of Wyntreslawe in Com. Wilts the Rent of ten pounds fifteen shillings and nine pence out of the Mannors of Potâers-pirye in Com. Northampt. the Hamlet of Agmondesham in Com. Buck. excepting thirty four shillings and four pence yearly Rent paid out of it to Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulvesâer and likewise the Mannor of Cleydone in Com. Buck. In 28 Edw. 1. he was again in the Warrs of Scotland so also in 32 and 33 Ed. 1. and in 34 Edw. 1. in consideration of his many great Services obtained a Grant from the the King of the Borrough of Hertilpole and of all the Lands of Robert de Brus Earl of Carrick then called an Enemy and Rebel lying in the Bishoprick of Durham and belonging to the Mannor of Herte formerly given to this Robert de Clifford for the like services In the same year the King himself marching towards Scotland with a great Army sent this Robert with Aymer Earl of Pembroke and some others before him against Robert de Brus who then assumed the title of King of Scotland in derogation of King Edward and in farther remuneration of his services gave him the Lands of Christopher de Seyton then attainted which lay in Skelton and Alemby in Cumberland as also all those Lands in Lambindy which were of the inheritance of Erminia Mother of the same Christopher In this 35 of Edw. 1. being again in Scotland he came to the King when he lay on his death-bed at Burgh upon the Sands in Cumberland being one of the Lords then desired to take care that Piers Gaveston might not any more return into England to debauch Prince Edward In 1 Ed. 2. he was again made Governor of Notingham Castle in which year by a special Instrument under his Seal bearing date at Boloigne the last day of Ianuary he joyned with that great Prelate Anthony then Bishop of Durham the Earles of Lincolne Warren and Pembroke the Lords Tibetot Gray and Botetourt whereby they engaged themselves to support the honor and dignity of the King with their Lives and Fortunes In 2 Edw. 2 he was first constituted Warden of the Marches of Scotland towards Carlisle and afterwards Captain-general and Governor of that whole Realm with power to give protection to all those who should submit to King Edwards Authority In 3 Edw. 2. he had a Grant for Life of the Castle of Skypton in Cravene performing the like services to the Crown as the Earles of Albemarle formerly Lords thereof used to do As also of two hundred pounds per annum Lands with the Knights Fees and Advousons of Churches belonging to that Castle and that after his life an hundred pounds per annum of those Lands should remain to him and the Heirs of his Body lawfully begââ ãâã And the next year following obtained anotââ Grant that his Heirs should enjoy so many ãâã âousons of those Churches as according to a râtable proportion did belong to the same hundred pounds per annum But within the compass of that year in exchange for certain Lands in Monmouth the Valley of Monmouth with the Town and Wood of Hodenake he obtained the Inheritance of the Castle Mannor Lands Knights Fees and Advousons of Churches above expressed as by the Kings special Charter dated at Newcastle upon Tine 7 Sept. 4 Edw. 2. appeareth In the same year receiving Command amongst other the great men to be at Rokesbââââ in Scotland well fitted with Horse and Armes to march against the Scots together with Robert de Brus attended with sixty men at Armes he was there accordingly And in 6 Edw. 2 was joyned in Commission with the Earl of Hereford and others to continue a Treaty begun at Markyate with Lodowike E. of Eureux the Bishop of Poitou and others concerning matters of great importance touching the King himself and some of the chief men in England which Treaty was to be held at London but none of the Commissioners or any of their retinue were to lodge within the City And sate in all the Parliaments from 28 E. 1. till 7 Ed. 2. inclusive This Robert was one of those potent men who joyned with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in putting Piers de Gaveston that great favorite of King Edward to death for which transgression he had his pardon about this time And in 7 E. 2. was again in the Warrs of Scotland and there slain in that fatal Battle at Banâock-moore near Stryvelyn with many other gallant English men but his body was sent to King Edward then at Barwick to be buried as he should think fit leaving Roger his Son fifteen years of age during whose minority the King granted the custody of the Castles of Skypton in Craven Appelby Bruham and Pendragon as also two parts of the Lands and profits of the Shirifalty of Westmorland to Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick Henry de Percy and Bartholomew de Badlesmere and unto Maude his Widdow Aunt and one of the Heirs
commonly called Viscount Dungarvan then Son and Heir apparent to Richard Earl of Corke Who by King Charles the first being then Earl of Corke was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 4 Novemb. An. Vicessimo Car. 1. created Lord Clifford of Lonsborough and afterward viz. 20 Martii 16 Car. 2. Earl of Burlington ¶ Having thus done with the Male-line of this ancient and right Noble Family and consequently with the dignity of Earl of Câmberland thus extinct as by that I have before expressed appeareth I come to the Lady Anne sole Daughter and Heir to Earl George before specified now surviving in whom as well the Noble Titles of Clifford Westmorland and Uescy still are as dignities which had their first rise by Summons of her Ancestors to Parliament the Male-line thus failing as the Inheritance of those Castles and Lands which by reason of the same failer and vertue of that Intail are linâally descended to her This noble Lady born at Skipton Castle 30 Ian. An. 1589. 31 Eliz. was first married to Richard Lord Buckhurst Son and Heir apparent to Robert Sackvile Earl of Dorset Which Richard became Earl of Dorset within two days following his Father then departing this life By whom she had issue three Sons who died young and two Daughters viz. Margaret the Wife of Iohn Lord Tufton Earl of Thanet and Isabel of Iames Lord Compton Earl of Northampton Secondly she became the Wife to Philip Herbert Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery Lord Chamberlain of the Kings Houshold and Knight of the Garter whom she also survived but had no issue by him On the three and twentieth of April An. 1651. this honorable Lady laid the first Stone of an Hospital which she Founded at Appleby in Westmorland for a Governness and Twelve other Widows which was finished within three years following For the endowment whereof she purchased the Mannor of Brougham and certain Lands called S. Nicholâs near Appleby And not long after purchased Lands at Temple-Soureby in Com. Westmorl of eight pounds per annum value for repair of the Church School-house Town-Hall and Bridge at Appleby She likewise rebuilt a great part of the Church at Appleby then ruinous and made a Vault at the North East corner of the Chancel for her own Sepulture to the charge of about seven hundred pounds over which she hath erected a stately Monument of Black and White Marble for her self Moreover she hath rebuilt a great part of the Tower-steeple at Skipton in Craven which had been pulled down in the time of the late Wars And having repaired a great part of that Church both Fabrick and Roof hath there erected a costly Tomb for her Noble Father George Earl of Cumberland Furthermore she hath totally rebuilt the Church at Bongate near Appleby as also the Chappel of Brougham so likewise the Church of Nine-kirke near Brougham Lastly she hath rebuilt the Chappel of Mallerstang and purchased Lands of eleven pounds per annum value for the perpetual support of a person qualified to read Prayers with the Homilies of the Church of England therein and to teach the Children of the Dale to write and read English Romare THe first of this name of whom I find mention is Roger the Son of Gerold de Romare who took to Wife Lucia the Daughter of Algar Earl of Chester Widow of Yvo Tailleboys Which Lucia surviving him afterwards married to Ranulph the first of that name Earl of âhester commonly called Ranulph de Bricafard This Roger had issue by her William his Son and Heir who in An. 1118. 19 Hen. 1. being Governor of the Garison of Newmarch in Normandy stoutly resisted Hugh de Gornay then in Rebellion there and standing still firm to that King in those troubles and disturbances which he had at that time in Normandy was with him in that Battle of Brennevill the same year against Lewes King of France where he obtained a glorious victory Moreover the next year following scil An. 1119. 20 Hen. 1 he was in that Ship wherein the Kings Children and divers other noble Persons were to set sail for England but seeing so much wantonness in those who were at that time embarked for that voyage retired whereby he escaped that hideous Shipwrack which befel them that adventured to Sea Howbeit not long after this viz. in An. 1122. 22 Hen. 1. laying claim to those Lands in England of his Mothers Inheritance which Ranulph Earl of Chester who had married her had delivered up to the King for that Earldom and being denied them he went over into Normandy in great wrath and there raised a flame of Rebellion on the behalf of William the Son of Robert Curthose where he continued in open hostility for the full space of two years that the King made him competent satisfaction and restored unto him a great part of his Right Whereupon being honorably reconciled the King gave him in marriage a noble Lady viz. Maud the Daughter of Richard de Redvers After which viz. in An. 1135. upon the death of King Henry then in Normandy and Consultation with those Nobles at that time there he was sent with Hugh de Gurnay and others to defend the confines of that Countrey and grew also in such fair esteem with King Stephen who upon the death of King Henry assumed the Crown that in the second of His Reign being in Normandy and having intelligence of some disturbances in England upon his departure thence he left this William one of his principal Delegates to administer Justice there in his absence But not long after that viz. in An. 1141. 6 Steph. falling off from King Stephen he joyned with Ranulph Earl of Chester his Brother by the Mother in the surprisal of the Castle at Lincoln for Maud the Empress And soon after that was in the Battle there on her behalf in which having the better of the day King Stephen himself was taken prisoner This William did by exchange with Roger Tillol obtain all the Lands which he the said Roger then had in the Soke of Bolingbroke in Com. Linc. viz. in Hareby Enderby and Hundelby in lieu of certain Lands in Normandy by him granted to the said Roger. And in An. 1142. 7 Steph. Founded the Abby of Revesby in Com. Linc. for Cistercian Monks bearing then the title of Earl of Lincoln Moreover he gave divers Lands in Hateby and Kirkeby to the Knights Templers as also the Church of Hareby And to the Monks of Bardney five Ox-gangs of Land and an half in Halton with the Mill as also the nineth part of another Mill. By the before specified Maud his Wife he had issue William who having married Hawyse the Daughter of Stephen
Charleton in Com. Wilts the Lands of Alice Wife of Thomas late Earl of Lancaster Of twenty pounds yearly Rent issuing out of the Mannor of Burford in Com. Oxon. late Iohn Giffards attainted Of the Castles and Mannors of Uske Tregruck and Caerleon the Mannors of Lyswyry Parva-Tinterne New Grange Lantrissan Parva Trilleke Tray Lamcom and Woundy with the Appurtenances as also the Advowsons of the Churches of Tridenauch Landissay Tray Iregruke Pentekes Kemneys Landwiche and the Advowsons of the Abby of Caerleon the Priory of of Uske the Chappel of Kanarvan and Hospital of Uske Of the Mannor of Webell in Essex Râhale in Rutland the Castle Town and Mannor of Denbigh the Cantreds of Ros and Rownock and Commot of Dynuvall late Thomas Earl of Lancasters in right of Alice his Wife And to Eleanor his Wife he procured a Grant from the King of the Mannors of Shudestock in Com. Warr. and Creke in Com. Northampt. late Iohn de Moubrays attainted the Remainder to Gilbert their Son and his Heirs Also of the Mannor of Melton-Moubray in Com. Leicest late Iohn de Moubrays of the Mannor of Soningdon late Bartholomew Badlesmeres attainted the Remainder to the Son of the said Hugh and Eleanor and likewise of the Castle and Town of Swansey the Castles of Ostremew Pennard and Lagâerne in the Land of Gower with all the said Land of Gower in the marches of Wales late the Possessions of the said Iohn de Moâbray Moreover in 17 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant for life of the Mannor of Talgarth in Wales late part of the Possessions of Roger Mortimer of Chirke the Remainder to Gilbert his Son in Fee And to Eleanor his Wife of the Mannor of Bramelhanger in Com. Bedf. for life the Remainder to the said Gilbert Also another Grant to himself in Fee of the Mannors of Rudmarley d'Abitot and Inardeston in Com. Wigorn. late Geffrey d'Abitots attainted of the Mannor of Burlingham in the same County late Iohn Sapies attainted and of the Mannor of Rockhampton in Com. Gloe late Iohn Giffards attainted And besides all this in the same year he procured the said Kings Charter for a Fair at Tewskbury every year upon the Eve and Day of S. Margaret and eight days following As also another Charter to his Burghesses and Inhabitants of Uske Kaerleon Newport Corbrigg Nethe and Keneseck in Wales to be quit of Toll in all places whatsoever and likewise a Grant for life from Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk of the Castle of Strigoil and Lordships of Chepstow and Tudenham In 18 Edw. 2. he obtained a Grant of the Mannor of Hodinak and certain Lands in Litle Monmouth in Wales in Fee As also of the Castle of Blenleveny with the Mannor and Town of Bulkedinas and all the Lands of Talgarth in Wales late Roger Mortimers of Chirke attainted Likewise of the Mannor of Talgarth within the said Territory of Talgarth late Rese ap Howells attainted And not content with these by Force and Power he extorted from others what he pleased seising by violence upon Elizabeth Comyn a great Heir and Wife of Richard Talbot in her House of Keninton in Surrey and keeping her in prison with hard usage for a whole twelve-moneth and then by threats causing her to pass away unto him the Mannor of Painswike in Com. Gloc. and the Castle and Mannor of Castel-Goderich in the Marches of Wales So likewise having obtained a Grant from the King of the Isle of Lundy and all other the Lands of Iohn de Wilinton upon pretence that he had adhered to Thomas Earl of Lancaster rested not till he had gained a Release from the said Iohn de Wilinton of all his right and title thereto The like oppression he exercised to Iohn de Sutton Lord of Dudley Castle in Staffordshire in right of Margaret his Wife imprisoning him under colour that he had been of the party of Thomas Earl of Lancaster until he had by a writing under his Hand and Seal passed away the Mannor of Eykering in Com. Nottingh to Hugh the elder his Father and by another Grant to himself obtained the Castle of Dudley and Mannors of Seggeley Swineford Rowlep-Somerâ and Prestwold in Com. Staff the Town of Dudley in Com. Wigorn. and Mannor of Bradfield in Com. Berks. So likewise to Oliver Ingham for the Castle of Shokelach and Lordship of Malpasse in Cheshire And farther to increase his power was the same year made Governor of the Castle at Bristoll This Hugh was summoned to Parliament from 8 Edw. 2. until the nineteenth of that Kings Reign inclusive ¶ Having thus briefly pointed at the most remarkable passages relating to these two great Men singly I now come to the tragick conclusion of them both their honors wealth and power being not able to shelter them from that violent storm of the peoples fury which their insolencies and oppressions had justly raised against them Nor were they less odious to the Queen and Prince who being gone out of England upon special occasions durst not return for fear of them For so far was the King misled by their subtile insinuations and flatteries that by their instigation he caused Proclamations to be published in the City of London for the banishment of them both as Traytors The Queen therefore having perfect information how the hearts of the people stood the Prince her Son being then married to the Earl of Henaults Daughter in An. 1325. 19 Ed. 2. made sail for England with all those Lords which through the prevalency of these two powerful Favorites had suffered exile and Landing at Harwich with what other Forces she then could procure soon framed a powerful Army and set out Proclamation that whosoever should bring her the head of this Hugh Despenser the younger should have two thousand pounds And marching from Glocester towards Bristoll where the King then was restored to Thomas Lord Berkley the Son of Maurice who died but a little before in prison at Wallingford his Castle of Berkley whereof the said Hugh the younger had possessed himself And on the morrow after coming to Bristoll was joyfully received into that City where in testimony of her welcome Hugh the elder being brought before the Prince and those Barons then attending him though at that time ninety years of age received judgment of death first to be drawn afterwards to be beheaded and then hanged on the Gibbet Which was accordingly executed in the fight of the King and of his Son Hugh the younger upon S. Dennis day in October It is said by some Writers that his Body was hanged up with two strong Cords for full four days and then cut in pieces and given to the Dogs to eat and that his head was sent to Winchester because he had the
Warwick Castle then in the Kings hands by reason of the Earl of Warwicks minority This Peter took to Wife Margaret Daughter to the Lord Furnival but by her had issue no more than one only Son called Guy betwixt whom and Margaret one of the Daughters to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick there was a Marriage in 21 Edw. 3. by vertue of a special Dispensation from Roger de Northburgh then Bishop of Coventrey and Leichfield having authority from Pope Clement the Sixth for the same in regard they stood allied in the third and fourth degrees of consanguinity Which marriage was designed by this Peter and that Earl for the better founding a firm league of friendship betwixt them and their Posterities in regard that many Suits had been betwixt their Ancestors by reason that their Lands in divers places lay contiguous Shortly after which Marriage there was an Estate in Tail made of the Castle and Mannor of Beldsert with divers other Lands lying in the Counties of Warwick Nottingham Rutland and Surrey whereby for want of issue by him the said Guy and Margaret they were after the decease of the said Sir Peter to remain unto Thomas de Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick and Catherine his Wife and the Heirs of that Earl Which Earl having obtained such a title in Reversion in 35 Edw. 3. this Guy being then dead without issue Entailed the same upon Thomas his Son and Heir and the Heirs-male of his Body and for lack of such issue on William his second Son afterwards Lord Bergavenny and the Heirs-male of his Body and for want of such issue on his own right Heirs But all this while Sir Peter de Montfort was living Which Sir Peter had Summons to Parliament from 1 Edw. 3. to the three and twentieth of that Kings Raign inclusive And having had issue by an old Concubine called Lorade Vllenbale Daughter to one Richard Astley of Ullenhale in Com. Warm took care for their advancement as may appear by those Lands they enjoyed whereof I have elsewhere taken notice And being grown an old man made his Testament bearing date on Sunday next after the Conception of our Lady Anno. 1367. 41 Edw. 3. by which he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the Friers Preachers at Warwick whereunto he gave ten pounds that those Friers should pray for his Soul To the Nunns of Pinley he gave ten marks for the like purpose and to the Lady Lora de Astley his old Paramour then a Nun there an hundred shillings To his Kinsman Sir Baldwin Frevill the elder Knight twenty pounds To his Son Richard de Montfort all his Silver and gilt Plate as also all his Goods movable and unmovable lying in his Mannor of Kingshurst in Com. War and Odes in Com. Wilts Bequeathing likewise an hundred pounds to certain-Priests to pray for the Soules of his Father and Mother and all the faithful deceased appointing that all his old Servants should be rewarded at the discretion of his Executors and within two years after died as appears by the Probate of his said Testament leaving issue Sir Iohn Montfort Knight his Son and Heir whose Posterity in the Male line flourished for divers ages afterward at Coleshill in Comitat. Warw. until the attainder of Sir Simon Montfort Knight in the time of King Henry the seventh the Descendants of which Sir Simon do still continue at Bescote in Com. Staff Fitz-Gerold RObert Fitz-Gerold being one of the Witnesses to King William the Conquerors Charter granted to the Monks of Durham in Ann. 1082. 15 Will. Conque at the time of the General Survey possessed two Lordships in Berkshire nine in Wiltshire three in Dorsetshire one in Somersetshire and ten in Hantshire To him succeeded Alexander Fitz-Gerold who in 12 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the Kings Daughter in right of Alice de Rumeli his Wife Heir of Skipton in Craven certified the Knights Fees belonging to that Honor which were in number twelve de Veteri Feoffamento and eight de Novo the Inheritance whereof divolved to the Earles of Albemarle through Cecilie Daughter and Heir to the same Alice by a former Husband And to this Alexander succeeded Warine Fitz-Gerold Chamberlain and Treasurer to King Henry the second Which Warine ratified the Grant made by Alice de Rumeli of the moity of Helthwait to the Nunns of Arthington in Comit. Ebor. and confirmed to the Monks of Kirkestede the grant of a Quarry of Stone at Wassenbroc given to them by Conan Duke of Britanny To this Warine succeeded another Warine who in 2 Ric. 1. being at Messana in Sicilie with King Richard then on his journey towards the Holy-Land in aid of the Christians against the Infidels was a witness to that agreement then and there made betwixt that King and the King of Sicilie and in 8 R. 1. was acquitted of the second and third Sââtage of Normandy In to Ric. 1. he gave an hundred marks for the like seizin of the Mannor of Dadington in Com. Oxon. as his Mother had at the time of her death And in 1 Ioh. paid five hundred marks for Licence to marry ... the Widdow of Henry de Cornbull Moreover in 2 Ioh. being one of the Barons attending King Iohn at Lincolne he was amongst others a witness to the Fealty then performed by William King of Scotland to that King And in 5 and 6 Ioh. was Sheriff for the Counties of Cambridge and Huntendon In which sixth year he obtained a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Lands at Harewode in Com. Ebor. and in 10 Ioh. a grant for a weekly Market and Fair yearly there In 13 Ioh. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales this Warine Fitz-Gerold was acquitted from the charge thereof for those twenty four Fees and an half which were of the Barony of William de Curci and then belonging to him in right of his Wife the Daughter and Heir to the said William In 16 Ioh. he was with the King in Poictou But in 17 Ioh. he took part with the rebellious Barons for which as it seems his Lands were seized for it appears that in 18 Ioh. Alice de Curci his Wife had for her maintenance an assignation of the Mannor of Dunhamonel in Com. Glouc. part of the Lands of Iohn de Pratellis and all the stock of the said Warine her Husband But it was not long after that this Warine died for in 2 Hen. 3. Falcase de Breant performing his Homage had Livery of all his Lands having then married Margerie his Daughter and Heir Widow of Baldwin de Redvers Earl of Devon which Margerie in her pure Widdowhood gave to the Canons of Bolton in Com. Ebor. her Mills at Harwode in that County for the health of the
Sir Roger Hillary Knight and Widow of Sir Robert Grey of Rotherfield Knight had an Assignation of the Mannors of Cogges and Herdewyke as also of the moity of the Mannors of Somerford and Firingford with the fourth part of the Mannor of Stanlake all in Com. Oxon. for her Dowry of the Lands of the said Sir Robert Grey In 20 Ric. 2. upon the attainder and banishment of Thomas Beaâchamp Earl of Warwick he had the Castle of Warwick with all the Mannors and Lands thereto belonging committed to his custody And having had summons to Parliament from 31 Edw. 3. till 20 Ric. 2. departed this life on Friday next ensuing the Feast of the Nâtivity of our Lady in the same year leaving William his Cousin and Heir viz. Son of William his eldest Son by Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Iohn Deincourt Knight Son of him the said Iohn by Idânea his first Wife one of the Sisters and at length Heir of William de Say Which William in 1 Hen. 4. was in that Expedition then made into Scotland and in 3 Hen. 4. in the Wars of France Moreover in 5 Hen. 4. he was of the Retinue of Iohn Earl of Somerset then Captain of Calais for the defence of that Garrison and in 6 Hen. 4. doing his Homage had Livery of his Purparty of the Lands of the before-specified William de Say whereupon he bore the title of Lord Clinton and Say and in 3 Hen. 5. attended the King in his Expedition into France In 5 Hen. 6. he was again in the Wars of France being then retained by Indenture to serve the King with twenty five men at Arms and seventy eight Archers And in â Hen. 6. being again retained by Indenture â serve the King with one Knight thirty eight men at Arms and three hundred Archers was in those Wars the King himself being also in person there And having been summoned to Parliament from 23 Ric. 2. till 9 Hen. 6. inclusive departed this life upon the thirtieth day of Iuly 10 Hen. 6. being seised of the Mannors of Birlingâ and Folkeston in Com. Cantii of the Mannors of Hamme-Saye and Bukestede in Com. Suss. as also of the Castle of Maxstoke with the Hamlets of Coton and Merston juxta Kingsbury of the Mannors of Shustoke and Amington the moity of the Mannor of Piry-croft and third part of the Mannor of Pakynton-Pigot all in Com. Warr. leaving Issue by Anne his Wife Daughter of ... Lord Botreaux and Widow of Sir Fouke Fitz-waryn Knight Iohn his Son and Heir twenty two years of age Which Iohn in 12 Hen. 6. was in that Expedition then made into France but in 16 Hen. 6. passed away his Castle and Mannor of Waxstoke unto Humphrey Earl of Stafford and Anne his Wife in exchange for the Mannors of Whiston and Woodford in Com. Northt Shortly after which viz. in 19 Hen. 6. being again in the Wars of France and of the Retinue with Richard Duke of York he had the fate to be taken Prisoner where he so continued for the space of full six years and then was necessitated to give six thousand Marks for his ransom The King therefore towards his supply in raising that sum granted him special License to imploy his Agents for the buying of six hundred sacks of Wooll in England and to Transport them from London or Southampton into Lumbardy as also six hundred Woollen-cloths and to Transport them to any Foreign Country paying for every Sack and Cloth unto the King as any other Denizen used to do In 27 Hen. 6. this Iohn Lord Clinton by his Deed bearing date 1 November granted and confirmed to his Kinsman Sir Iames Fenys Knight then Lord Say and Sele and to his Heirs and Assigns for ever the name and title of Lord Say whereunto he the said Iames had a right from Idonea his great Grand-mother Daughter and Coheir to William Lord Say as also the Arms which by reason of that name title and honour he had by hereditary right or otherwise But after this viz. in 38 Hen. 6. he revolted from the King and adhered to the House of York for which his Lands were seised and he himself attainted in the Parliament then held at Coventry Howbeit in 1 Edw. 4. upon the change of that Scene being restored he soon after accompanied the Earl of Kent the Lord Audley and others into Britanny where landing with ten thousand men they won the Town of Cenquet with the Isle of Rethe and in 4 Edw. 4. attended King Edward into the North at which time he laid Siege to the Castles of Bamburgh Dunstanburgh and Alnwicke then held by the Duke of Somerset and others of the Lancastrian party By Elizabeth the Daughter of Richard Fienes Lord Dacres of the South this Iohn left Issue Iohn his Son and Heir who in 3 Hen. 8. accompanied Sir Edward Poynings Knight of the Garter whose Daughter he had married with a thousand Archers in aid of Margaret Dutchess of Savoy against the Duke of Gueldres And in 6 Hen. 8. with divers other persons of Honour and four hundred men at Arms went over to Calais for the better defence of that Garrison Moreover the same year the Lady Mary Sister to the King being married to the French King whereupon the Dolphin proclaimed Justs at Paris he accompanied the Duke of Suffolk thither they being all clad in Green-coats and Hoods to the end that they might not be known Before the end of which year scil 4 Iunii 6 Hen. 8. he died leaving Thomas his Son and Heir twenty four years of age Which Thomas being summoned to that Parliament held in 7 Hen. 8. took his place but died within two years after viz. 7 Aug. 9 Hen. 8. of the Sweating-sickness leaving Edward his Son and Heir five years of age and upwards Which Edward being the next Heir to the late Lord Say but in Ward to the King for many years by reason of his minority and being in 28 Hen. 8. at the time of the Parliament then holden arrived to his full age was set in the place of the same Lord Say viz. next before the Lord Rivers who sate next before the Lord Bergavenny and so for want of information lost his place of Lord Clinton which his Ancestors had enjoyed for a long time before In 32 Hen. 8. this Edward Lord Clinton upon the first day of May was one of the Defendants in the Justs held at Westminster which had been proclaimed in France And in 36 Hen. 8. being in that Expedition then made into Scotland with divers others was Knighted at Lieth by Edward then Earl of Hartford General of the
in Normandy 30 Oct. In which Grant he is called his Beloved Esquire And of the same date in consideration of the Surrender of two Annuities another Grant of the Mannor of Cotingham in Com. Ebor. for life paying xv s. yearly Rent In which Grant that Duke terms him his Beloved Counsellor By his last Will bearing date 8 Oct. Anno MCCCCLV 34 H. 6. this Leonard being then a Knight declar'd That whereas he had Enfeoffed the Right High and Mighty Prince his gracious and special Lord for so he calls him Richard Duke of York Henry Grey and others of and in the Mannors of Wystewe Flekney and Newton Harcourt with the Appurtenances in the Shire of Leicester and all other his Lands lying in the Counties of Leic. Warw. Northampt and Yorke he did in most humble wise beseech his said Lord and pray and require the said Henry Grey and the rest to make an Estate after his Decease of all those Lands situate in Burton Hastings in Com. Warw. to Alice Hastings his Wife for term of her Life the Remainder to his Right Heirs Also to his Son Richard of his Lands in Brantingthorp and Appulby with the Advowson of the Church of Brantyngthorp for term of his Life the Remainder to his Right Heirs Likewise to his Son Raphe of the Lands in Wald-Neuton in Com. Ebor. for Life with Remainder to his Right Heirs And to his Son Thomas of his Lands in Little Ashby in Com. Leic. and Drakenage in Com. Warr. for term of Life c. But all that I have else seen of him is That he left Issue by the said Alice his Wife Daughter of the Lord Camoys William his Son and Heir and Anne a Daughter married to Thomas Ferrers of Tamworth Castle in Com. Warr. Esq Which William became a Person of extraordinary Note in his days as by his eminent Imployments and singular Trusts will appear of which I shall make some brief mention in order of time In 34 H. 6. being Sheriff of the Counties of Warw. and Leic. he was made Ranger of the Chase of Were in Com. Salop. by Richard Duke of York as his Father had been And the next year following obtain'd from that great Duke in consideration of his good and faithful Service done and to be done the Grant of an Annuity of Ten pounds per Annum to the end he should serve him before all others and attend him at all times required his Allegiance to the King excepted In which Grant bearing date at the Castle of Fodringhey 23 Apr. that Duke calls him his Beloved Servant William Hastings Esq But after this erâ long upon the death of Robert Pierpont Brother of Henry Pierpont Esq which Robert had been slain by Thomas Hastings Brother of this William and Henry Ferrers whereupon the said Thomas Henry Ferrers were question'd by the said Henry Pierpont and other of the Kindred of the same Robert this William became one of the Parties for a Reference of that Controversie to the Arbitrement of Richard Duke of York Which Duke by his Award bearing date 17 Oct. 37 H. 6. did thereupon Order and Decree That thenceforth all the Parties should keep the Peace to each other and That this William de Hastings or his Executors should pay to the said Henry Pierpont his Heirs or Executors in the Church of St. Thomas of Acres in London within one Month next after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady next ensuing Six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence as also other Six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence in the same Church within one Month after the Nativity of St. Iohn Baptist and That therewith the said Henry Pierpont should find a Priest to sing Divine Service for the Soul of the said Robert Pierpont by the space of two years next following the Feast of the Purification of our Lady next coming and likewise pay to the said Henry Pierpont his Heirs or Executors in the said Church Ten pounds on the Feast of St. Michael th' Archangel Anno 1460. or within a Month after and other Ten pounds on the Feast of St. Michael then next following Also Six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence more in the Feast of St. Michael th' Archangel Anno 1462. or within a Month following in recompence of all manner of Offences and Trespasses done by them the said William Thomas and Henry Ferrers to the said Henry Pierpont his Uncle and Brethren As this William had been a trusty Servant to that Duke he approved himself no less to Edward his Son and Heir afterwards King by the Name of Edward the Fourth in whose Esteem he stood so high that in the first year of his Reign sundry Persons of Honour taking notice thereof bestow'd their Favours on him Amongst which Iohn Moubray Duke of Norfolk gave him the Stewardship of his Mannors of Melton Moubray Segrave and other in Com. Leic. with the Fee of x l. per Annum during his Life Anne Dutchess of Buckingham the Stewardship of the Mannor of Okeham in Com. Rutl. and Constablewick of the Castle there for Life Iohn Lord Lovell the Stewardship of the Mannors of Bagworth and Thornton in Com. Leic. with the yearly Fee of x l. for Life Sir Henry Stafford Knight Son and Heir to Humphrey Duke of Buckingham an Annuity of xx l. per Annum out of his Mannor of Billing in Com. Northampt. for Life Richard Widvill Lord Rivers and Iaquet of Luxemburgh Dutchess of Bedford an Annuity of xxvi l. xiii s. iv d. to be paid out of the Issues and Customs due to the said Lady Iaquet out of the Dutchy of Cornwall to continue so long as this William should be Receiver of the Revenues of that Dutchy for the King And of the King 's peculiar Munificence the same year he had first a Grant of the Office of Master of his Mint in the Tower of London and Town of Calais for twelve years Next of the Stewardship of the Honour of Leicester as also of the Mannor and Castle of Donington in Com. Leic. of the Mannors of Higham Ferrers and Daventre in Com. Northampt. and of all other Mannors within the Counties of Warw. Leic. Nott. Northampt. and Hunt parcel of the Dutchy of Lancaster Likewise of the Constableship of the Castles at Leicester Higham Ferrers and Donington and of the chief Rangership of Leicester Forest with the Parks called Leycester-Fryth Barrow-Park Tooley-Park and those adjoyning for Life Furthermore being then made Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold to that King as also Chamberlain of North-Wales in consideration of his signal Adventures in divers Battels against King Henry the Sixth and his Party as also against Iasper Earl of Pembroke Iames Earl of Wiltshire and others who had been stout Asserters of the Lancastrian Interest he was the same year advanc'd to the Degree and Dignity of a Baron of this
Realm and obtain'd a Grant of the Castle and Lordship of Folkyngham in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Mannors of Lavyngton Sapirton Awethorp Asâakby Birhorp Repingbale the moity of the Mannor of Bykere and Mannor of Welbourne in the same County Of the Mannors of Loughborough and Shepeshed in Com. Leic. Of the Forestership of Rutland and Mannor of Leyseld in that County Of the House called Beaumond's-Inne situate in the Parish of St. Benedict in the Ward of Baynard's-Castle within the City of London late part of the Possessions of Sir William Beaumont Knight Viscount Beaumont as also of all that Purparty late belonging to the same William Viscount Beaumont of the Honour called Winchester-Fee with the Appurtenances in the said County of Leicester And of all the Lands and Lordships which were the said William Viscount Beaumont's in Folkingham and elsewhere in the County of Linc. and in Edmynton in Com. Midd. which by his Attainder in the Parliament held at Westminster the fourth day of Novemâer in the first year of that King's Reign came to the Crown At the same time he likewise obtain'd a Grant of the Mannors of Ashby la Zouch with its Appurtenances in the before-specified County of Leic. lately belonging to Iames Earl of Wiltshire then also Attainted As also of the Mannors and Lordships of Beaumaner Whytewyk Stochaston Neuton Hokelescote Donington Markefeild and Erneshy with their Appurtenances in that County and Mannor of Hekynton in Com. Linc. which Katherine Dutchess of Norfolke held for term of her life with Remainder to the said William Viscount Beaumont Furthermore in regard of the near Alliance in Bloud of Katherine his Wife Daughter to Richard Nevill late Earl of Salisbury Widow of William Lord Bonvile he obtain'd a further Grant to himself and her of the Mannor of Bolton Perci in Com. Ebor. as also of the Mannors and Lordships of Plompton Bercombe and Birlynâ in Com. Suss. part of the Possessions of the same William Viscount Beaumont Likewise of the Honour Castle and Lordship of Belvoir with the Park and all its Members viz. Wollesthorp in Com. Linc. Barkeston Plumgarthe Redmyld and Hardeby in Com. Leic. with the Advowson of the Priory of Belvoir and Advowson of the Churches of Hardeby Wollesthorpe and Redmyld And of the Rent called Castle-Guard wheresoever throughout England appertaining to that Castle Also of the Mannor of Botesford with the Hamlets of Normanton and Esthorpe Advowson of the Church of Botesâord in Com. Leic. And of the Mannor of Stoke D'aubeny with the Hamlets of Wilbaston Sutton and Asheley in Com. Northampt. All which were part of the Possessions of Thomas Lord Roos and by reason of his Attainder came to the Crown to hold to him the said William and Katherine and the Heirs Males of their two Bodies lawfully begotten and for want of such Issue to his Right Heirs The like Grant he also obtain'd of the Castle and Rape of Hastings in Com. Suss. The next year following viz. 2 E. 4. being Install'd Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter he had a Grant from Anne Dutchâss of Suffolk of xx l. per Annum out of the Mannor of Langbar in Com. Essex And the same year the Lancastrians endeavouring to make Head again having possess'd themselves of the Castles of Bamborough Dunstanburgh and Alnwich in Com. Northumbr he assisted at the Siege of âunstanburgh And in 3 E. 4. was joyn'd in Commission with Richard Nevill Earl of Warwick Iohn Earl of Northumb. and others to Treat with certain Commissioners and others from Iames the Third King of Scotland for a Truce betwixt both Realms In 4 E. 4. he obtain'd a Grant for Life of the Honours of Peverel Boloin and Hâgenet with their Appurtenances lying in the Counties of Buck-Northampt and Leic. as also of the Honour of Huntendon with its Members in the Counties of Hunt Cambr. Bedf. Buck. and Northampt. part of the Possessions of Iohn Hastings late Earl of Pembroke And the same year had the Gift of x l. per Annum from the Lord Berkley to be paid out of his Mannor of Hamme juxta Berkley In 5 E. 4. he was again joyn'd in another Commission with Richard Earl of Warwick so treat and conclude with Iames Luxemburgh Lord of Richburgh upon a firm League of Amity betwixt King Edward and Charles of Burgundy Earl of Charoloys And the same year being still Master of the Mint undertook the Coyning of Gold viz. a Piece of viii s. 4 d. Sterling call'd a Noble of which there should be fifty such Pieces in the Pound-weight of the Tower Another Piece of iv s. ii d. Sterling and a third of the fourth part of the first for ii s. i d. Sterling In 6 E. 4. he was again joyn'd with Richard Earl of Warwick to Treat of Peace with the Embassador of Lewes the Eleventh then King of France as also to Confer with Charles of Burgundy Earl of Charoloys or his Embassadors for a Marriage betwixt him the said Charles and Margaret Sister to the King of England And soon after that was Commissioned with Richard Earl Rivers and others to Treat with the Commissioners of Philip Duke of Burgundy upon a League of Amity betwixt that Duke and King Edward In the same year he was again constituted Steward of the Honour of Leycester and Constable of the Castle there as also Warden of all the Parks Chaces and Mannors belonging to that Honour And in consideration of his good Services and of the good Services of Raphe Hastings Esq had a Grant from Queen Elizabeth Wife of King Edward the Fourth for the Custody of the Forest of Rokyngham in Com. Northampt. Moreover the next ensuing year after King Edward's Surprisal by the Earl of Warwick and Escape from Middleham-Castle in Lancashire he met him there and assisted him in raising new Forces whereby he got safe to London Soon after which viz. within the compass of that year he was sent Embassador with Anthony Widvile Lord Scales and others to Treat again with Charles Duke of Burgundy for a Marriage betwixt that Duke and Margaret Sister to King Edward the Fourth And in 8 E. 4. by Richard Earl of Warwick who calls him his dear Brother had a Grant of the Stewardship of all his Lordships and Revenues lying within the Counties of Leic. Rutl. and Northampt. during Life with the Fees accustomed So likewise from the Abbot and Covent of St. Werburge in the City of Chester to be general Steward of all the Revenues belonging to that Monastery lying in the County of Pembroke for Life with a Pension of six Marks yearly payable to him out of the Mannor of Weston upon Trent in Com. Leic. In 9 E. 4. he was again constituted Chamberlain of all North-Wales and Counties of Carnarvon Anglesey and Mereoneth as also Constable
He was also Custos Rotulorum for the same County of Leicester and Steward of the Dutchy of Lancaster Moreover he was one of the Peers upon the Trial of the Earl and Countess of Somerset 15 Maii 1616. 14 Iac. for poysoning Sir Thomas Overbury He married Elizabeth third Daughter and Coheir to Ferdinandâ Earl of Derby and departing this Life at Ashby de la Zouch 14 Nov. Anno 1643. 19 Car. 1. lieth buried there with his Ancestors leaving Issue two Sons Ferdinands and Henry and two Daughters viz. Alice married to Sir Gervase Clifton of Clifton in Com. Nott. Baronet and Elizabeth to Sir Hugh Calveley of Lea in Com. Cestr. Knight Which Henry the younger Son to Earl Henry being a Person of great Valour and Military Conduct as also the first that appeared in Arms on the behalf of King Charles the First of Blessed Memory in the time of the late Rebellion having conducted the Queen with safety out of the North where she Landed unto Oxford notwithstanding the Power of the Enemy at that time in sundry Places and planted divers Garrisons with his own Forces especially at Ashby de la Zouch the Noble Seat of his Ancestors since much demolished by those unhappy Troubles was by Letters Patents bearing date 23 Oct. 19 Car. 1. worthily advanced to the dignity of a Baron by the Title of Lord Loughborough And departing this Life at London ... was buried in the Collegiate Chappel-Royal of St. George within the Castle at Windsore in the Isle on the North-side the Quire not far from the Tomb of William Lord Hastings his Ancestor But I return to Ferdinand his elder Brother and Successor to the last Earl Henry his Father in his Honours This Ferdinand was born ãâã Ashby de la Zouch 18 Ian. Anno 1608. In 14 Car. 1. he was joyn'd in the Lieutenancy of the Counties of Leic. and Rutl. with his Father and 13 Nov. 16 Car. 1. summon'd to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm during the Life of his Father by the Title of Lord Hastings Having married Lucie Daughter and sole Heir to Sir Iohn Davies of Englefeild in Com. Berks Knight Primier Serjeant at Law to King Iames and King Charles the First as also Sollicitor and afterwards Attorney-General in Ireland by the Lady Elianore his Wife youngest Daughter to George Lord Audley Earl of Castle-Haven had Issue by her four Sons viz. Henry Ihon Ferdinand who all died unmarried and Theophilus Likewise six Daughters viz. Alice and Alianore who died young Elizabeth married to Sir Iames Langham of Coresbrâke in Com. Northampt. Knight and Baronet Lucie died unmarried Mary and Christian now living He died 13 Febr. Anno 1655. and was buried with his Ancestors at Ashby de la Zouch leaving the said Theophilus his Successor in his Honours Who being born at âenington-Park in Com. Leic. 10 Dec. Anno 1650. marriâd Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir Iohn Lewes of Lâdsâon in Com. Ebor. Knight 19 Febr. Anno 1671. Hastings Lord Welles ¶ OF this Family also was Richard Hastings ... who in 10 E. 4. by the Name of Richard Hastings Esq with Ioane his Wife Daughter and Heir to Sir Richard Welles Knight Lord Welles and Willughby Sister and Heir to Sir Robert Welles Knight Son of the said Sir Richard Welles had a special Livery of the âastles Lordships Lands c. of the same Robert Lord Willughby and Ioane the Daughter of the same Robert Lord Willughby which by the death of the said Richard and Robert Lord Welles descended to her And in 15 E. 4. by the Name of Sir Richard Hastings of Welles Knight was made Surveyor of the Constable's Office of Notingham-Castle and Wardenship of all the Forests and Chases within the Counties of Notingham Derb. Leic. and Staff William Lord Hastings then Constable of that Castle and Warden of those Forests and Chases going at that time into France Moreover in 22 E. 4. and 1 R. 3. he was summon'd to Parliament by the Title of Lord Welles and by his Testament bearing date 18 Martii 18 H. 7. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Gray-Friers in London and died without any Issue then alive Ioane his Wife surviving by her Testament bearing date ... 20 H. 7. bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Church of the Gray-Fryers within Newgate London in the Vault made for her Husband and her self By which Testament she gave to the four Orders of Fryers four Pounds to pray for her Soul as also to sing Placebo and Dirige and Mass of Requiem with a Trentall of Masses for her Soul and the Soul of her Lord and Husband and the Soul of Richard Pigot her other Husband Fitz-Swaine IN the time of King Henry the First Swein the Son of Aluric gave to the Monks of Pontfract in Com. Ebor. the Church of Silkeston and six Ox-gangs of Land He likewise gave to the Canons of Nostell one Caâucate of Land in Crofton with the whole Mannor of Winterset Also the Churches of Felkeric and Adewic and moitie of the Church of Machesburg To him succeeded Adam his Son and Heir commonly called Adam Fitz-Swain who ratified his Father's Grants In 3 H. 2. this Adam gave C Marks of Silver for Livery of his Lands in Cumberland To the Abby of St. Maries at Yorke he gave the Hermitage of St. Andrew and to the Knights-Templars eight Ox-gangs of Land in Kelintone Moreover he founded the Priory of Monk-Bretton in Com. Ebor. and amply Endow'd it Leaving Issue two Daughters his Heirs viz. Maud the Wife of ... Montbegon and Annabil Espec IN the time of King Henry the First Walter Espec a Person of great Note as is evident by that memorable Character which Ailred then Abbot of Riebaulx gives of him viz. Quick-witted prudent in Counsel serious in Peace discrect in War a trusty Friend a loyal Subject of Stature more than ordinary large yet comely his Hair black his Beard long Forehead high great Eyes big Face but beautiful hrill Voyce in Speech elegant and of Nâble Extraction wanting Issue âf his Body gave the greatest part of his Estate to Pious Uses Founding and Endowing no less than three goodly Abbies the first of Canons Regular of St. Augustine's Order at Kirkham in Yorkshire the second at Riebaulx in the same County and the third at Wardon in Bedfordshire both of Cistertian Monks This Walter was Lord of Helmestey heretofore called Hamlake in Yorkshire but it should seem that Kirkham was one of his chief Mansions for there saith my Author Palacia sua thalamos suos cellaria sua in servorum Christi habitacula commutavit He converted that his pleasant Seat to a Religious House Of these his Devout Works I thought sit first to
his Father King Henry the Fifth and since granted him Licence to perform his Vow made to that purpose Which Licence bears date 3 Martii the same year But I do not see that he went For upon the eighth of April following being then Seneschal of the Dutchy of Normandy and Captain of the Castle of Uyre he resided in those Parts In 28 H. 6. Iack Cade heading the Commons in another Insurrection of that time he fought stoutly against him And in 34 H. 6. being made Governour of the Castle of Rysing in Com. Norff. was appointed to reside thereat for its better safeguard After which ere long viz. in 36 H. 6. representing his constant Services to that King and his Father King Henry the Fifth in the Wars of France from his youth until Truce was concluded betwixt both Crowns and That having been taken Prisoner there he had been put to Ransom himself at thirty five thousand Saluces to the great damage of himself and his Friends his Lands in England being in regard of his long absence likewise much wasted with great loss of his Goods besides many Wounds and Bruises on his Body as also That he never had any Office Fee or Reward in recompence of the same The King in consideration therereof vouchsafed him Licence to have a Ship of CC Tuns to transport any Goods or Merchandize to whatsoever Port beyond the Seas he should think fit excepting the Staple of Calais paying the ordinary Custom thereupon And having firmly adhered to King Henry in that troublesome time when the Duke of Yorke and those of that Party were in their height departed this Life upon the 25 th of July 38 H. 6. leaving Elizabeth his onely Daughter then Wife of Henry Bourchier Esq second Son to Henry Earl of Essex his nex Heir xxiv years of age afterwards married to Anthony Widvile who thereupon had the Title of Lord Scales as I shall farther shew in due place Montbegon IN 5 Steph. there is mention of Roger de Montbegon who then paid xxx Marks of Silver upon some Pleading had by him at that time before the Justices-Itinerant in Com. Linc. And afterwards in that memorable Grant made by King Stephen to Ranulph Earl of Chester whereby inter alia giving him all the Lands of Roger de Poictou from Northampton to Scotland the Lands of this Roger de Moâtbegon in Lincolnshire are excepted This Roger gave to the Monks of Thetford all his Island near Crorton Moore in Com. Lanc. with his Woods Meadows Lands and Fishings there being as also the Churches of Sustorp and Northorp and all other Churches of his Fee Likewise his Lands at Tarleton and Liteshole with his Wood call'd Cain-wood and all the Lamb-skins and Goat-skins throughout his Lordships with free liberty of Fishing in all his Waters To this Roger succeeded Adam de Montbegon who having married Maud the Daughter and Heir of Adam Fitz-Swane joyn'd with her in confirming those Grants made to the Priory of Monk-Bretton in Com. Ebor. by Adam her Father And had Issue by her Robert de Montbegon his Son and Heir Which Robert confirm'd to the Monks of Pontfract the Gift of the Church of Silkeston formerly obtain'd by them from the said Adam Fitz-Swain To this Adam succeeded another Roger who adhering to Iohn Earl of Moreton in the time of King Richard the First 's Restraint in Almaine was one of those who held out Notingham Castle against the Bishop of Durham Vicegerent here in that King's absence But upon the King's return and coming to besiege that Castle understanding his Strength he came out and submitted himself and in 9 R. 1. paying five hundred Marks Fine made his Peace and had Livery of his Lands which had been seised for that Transgression In I Ioh. this Roger gave a Fine to the King of five hundred Marks for Oliva the Widow of Robert de St. Iohn with her whole Inheritance whom he afterwards married And shortly after obtain'd that King's Confirmation of the Inheritance of the Lordship of Oswardbec in Com. Nott. which he had formerly of his Gift before he attain'd the Crown as also of the Lordship of Watelegh which Iohn Malherbe Brother to this Roger had of the same King's Gift to hold for Life And in 17 Ioh. had Livery of all his Lands in Lagherton Stretton Lutelburgh and Cotes in Com. Nott. whereof he was formerly possess'd by the same King's Gift when he was Earl of Moreton But soon after that standing up with the Rebellious Barons against that King his Lands were seised and given to Oliver de Albini Whereupon also he underwent the Sentence of Excommunication by the Pope But before the end of that year he forsook them and in 1 H. 3. had Letters of Safe-conduct to repair unto William Mareschall Earl of Pembroke to make his Peace Which being effected in 4 H. 3. he obtain'd a Confirmation of his Lands in Oswardbec which he had of the Gift of King Iohn whilst he was Earl of Moreton as is already observ'd to hold to him and his Heirs by the Service of one Knight's Fee As also of those in Watelegh to hold for term of Life And ere long after was with him at the Siege of Bedford-Castle but by reason of Sickness had Licence to retire leaving his Soldiers there For which respect he had a special Discharge from his Service of Castle-guard due to the Castle of Lancaster for so much time as he was in that Imployment at Bedford This Roger bearing a great respect to the Monks at Monk Brettân which Monastery had been founded by Adam Fiâz-Swaine his Ancestor gave unto them all his Forest of Holecumbe with a large extent of Pasturage there set forth by Metes and Bounds And departed this Life in 10 H. 3. Oliva his Wife surviving who had for her Dowrie an Assignation of the said Mannor of Oswardbec Whereupon his Castle of Horneby in Com. Lanc. was committed to the Custody of William Earl Warren But within a short space after Henry de Montbegon being found to be his Couâin and next Heir giving Security for the payment of his Relief had Livery of his Lands and the next ensuing year obtain'd the King's Precept to the said Earl Warren to give him Possession of that his Castle of Horneby Maminot IN Anno 1138. 4 Steph. Walcheline Maminot Son of Hugh held Dovor-Castle for Maud the Empress and in Anno 1145. 11 Steph. gave the one half of Grenewich to the Monks of Bermondsey He likewise restor'd to the Monks of Shrewsbury the Lordship of Legh which his Uncle William Peverel of Devor had unjustly taken from them To him succeeded Walcheline his Son and Heir who bestow'd
the Soul of Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick as also for the Soul of his Father viz. Sir Giles de Astley and for the Soul of his Mother viz. Alice the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas de Wolvey Knight and all the Faithful deceased Whereunto he obtain'd Licence for the amortizing of eight Messuages two Carucates of Land Pasturage for two Horses and four Oxen with Cvi s. viii d. Rent lying in Astley Wolvey Milverton and Willâghby juxta Dunchurch in Com. Warr. And in 12 E. 3. was associated with Richard Earl of Arundell and Thomas Lord Berkley for Arraying of all Persons in the County of Warwick according to their respective Estates and Faculties Moreover the same year he obtain'd farther Licence from the King to grant the perpetual Advowson of the Parochial Church at Astley to the Warden and Priests belonging to the Chappel of our Blessed Lady there to celebrate Divine Service for the Health of his Soul with the Souls of his Ancestors and all the Faithful deceased Whereupon it was appropriated thereto accordingly Which Chantry consisting of four Secular Priests one called the Warden and another the Sub-Warden was founded to celebrate Divine Service daily for the good Estate of this Thomas de Astley the Lady Elizabeth his Wife Dame Alice and Alice Mothers to them both their Heirs and Successors Likewise for the good estate of Roger de Northburgh then Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and after their deceases for the health of their Souls as also for the Souls of Sir Walter de Astley and Isabell his Wife Sir Thomas de Astley and Ioane his Wife Sir Andrew de Astley and Sibyle his Wife Nicholas de Astley and Alice his Wife Sir Giles de Astley Father of this Thomas the Founder Sir Thomas de Wolvey and Alice his Wife and of Sir Thomas de Clinton Knight For augmentation of which number to seven Priests and one Clerk in 14 E. 3. he obtain'd another Licence to amortize two Messuages three Yard Land and an half two Acres of Wood and ii s. viii d. Rent in Withibroke Hapsford and Bedworth In the same year the Ninth of Sheaves Wooll and Lamb being granted to the King in the Parliament then held as an Aid for the Support of his Wars he was associated with the Bishop of Worcester Abbot of Stoneley and Prior of Erdbury for supervising the Payment thereof in the County of Warwick And in 17 E. 3. obtaining further Licence from the King for changing these Chantry-Priests into a Dean and Secular Canons and to grant to them and their Successors the perpetual Patronage of the Church of Hill-Morton which was accordingly appropriated thereto the same year he began the Structure of a most fair and beautiful Collegiate-Church in the form of a Cross and dedicated it to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin with a tall Spire covered with Lead Which Foundation consisted of a Dean and two Canonâ who were to be Secular Priests each having ââeir Lodgings appointed to them with particular Lands out of the before-mentioned Possessions so given as hath been observed the Dean being to provide a Priest as perpetual Vicar there and by him presented to the Bishop by the Bishop to be Instituted and by his Mandate to the Chapter of his Church to be admitted having five Marks by the year for his Salary quarterly paid And likewise another Priest with a fit Clerk to serve the Parishioners in that Church In 33 E. 3. this Thomas was constituted the Chief of those Commissioners then authorized for the Arraying of Men in the County of Warwick according to the Statute of Winchester He was also summon'd to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm in 16 22 and 23 E. 3. And by the before-specified Elizabeth his Wife left Issue Sir William de Astley and Sir Thomas both Knights as also Giles his third Son from whom the Astleys of Wolvey in Com. Warr. are descended Which Sir Thomas was one of the Knights for Warwickshire in the Parliament of 8 R. 2. And the same year retain'd by Indenture for one whole year to serve the King in his Wars of France the King himself being then personally there with three Archers well Armed and fitted for the War receiving for himself xii d. per diem besides the accustomed Reward and for every of his Archers vi d. per diem From him it is by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of Richard Harecourt Son of Sir William Harecourt Knight whose Couâin and next Heir she was that the Astleys of Paâshull in Com. Staff are Lineally descended One of which Family viz. Iohn de Astley is worthily famed for maintaining a Dueâ on Horseback upon the 29 of August Anno 1438. 17 H. 6. within the Street called St. Antoine in Paris against one Peter de Massei a Frenchman in the Presence of Charles the Seventh then King of France Who having pierc'd Massei through the Head had as by the Articles betwixt theâ was conditioned the Helmet of the said Massei so vanquished to present unto his Lady After which viz. on the 30 of January 20 H. 6. he undertook another Fight in Smithfield within the City of London in the Presence of King Henry with Sir Philip Boyle an Arragonian Knight who having been in France by the King his Master's command to look out some such hardy Person against whom he might try his Skill in Feats of Arms and missing there of his desires repaired hither After which Combate ended being gallantly perform'd on Foot with Battel-Axes Spears Swords and Daggers he was Knighted by the King and had an Annuity of C Marks given him during his Life Yea so famous did he grow for his Valour that he was elected Knight of the Garter and bore for his Arms the Coats of Astley and Harecourt Quarterly with a Label of three Points Ermine But I return to Sir William de Astley Knight eldest Son to Thâmas Founder of the Collegiate-Church at Astley This Sir William in 3 H. 4. was in Commission for Inquiry touching such as were Disturbers of the Laws and Framers of Lies within the County of Warwick And the next year after for Arraying of Men in that County Likewise in 6 H. 6. in another Commission for treating with the People touching a Loan of Money to the King And left Issue one sole Daughter and Heir called Ioane first married to Thomas Raleigh of Farnborough in Com. Warr. Esq and afterwards to Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthin whose Issue by her enjoy'd her whole Inheritance Waleran UPon the Assessment of the Aid levied in 12 H. 2. for Marrying the King's Daughter Walter Waleran certified That he then had twenty five Knights Fees de veteri Feoffamento for which in 14 H. 2. upon the Collection of that Aid he paid
for that King to his very great Charge had a special Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance But long after this he lived not for having by his Testament bearing date 12 Ian. 7 E. 4. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Church of All Hallown at Haringworth he departed this Life upon the eighth of January the next year following scil 8 E. 4. being then seised of the Mannor of Weston in Com. Warr. Thorpe Ernauld Brantmghy Houghton and Claybroke in Com. Leic. Calston Witenham Laâgton Aven Calne with the Hundred of Calne Castel-Eyton Hilperton and Imnen in Com. Wiltes of the Mannor of Corneworthy with the Mannor and Castle of Totnes in Com. Devon of the Mannors of Haryngworth Bullewyke Braunfeld Houghton Berââhhy Onlere Blakesleye and Gretton in Com. Northampt. Ilkestone in Com. Derb. of the Castle and Mannor of Greseles in Com. Nott. Labenden Ashwode Wâston Vnderwode Chilton and Hames in Com. Buck. Etan Houghton Totenho and Thornbury in Com. Bedf. Wenefrede Egle in Com. Dorset Castel-Cary with the Hamlets of Handespene Honrwike and Almesford as also of the Mannors of Mershe Win Caulton with the Borough Pidcombe Colle Stoke Holwey Koode the Borough of Brugewater the Mannors of Haygrobe Odecumbe North-Barowe South-Barowe Charieton Adam Charleton Makorell Suddon Brokton and Brokton Saynir in Com. Somerset leaving Iohn his Son and Heir at that time eight years of age as also William a younger Son and two Daughters viz. Elizabeth and Margaret Of which Iohn all that I have seen is That taking part with King Richard the Third and being with him in the Battel at Bosworth-Field he was attainted in the Parliament begun at Westminster 7 Nov. 1 H. 7. As also that he married Ioane one of the four Sisters and Heirs to Sir Iohn Dynham Knight Lord Dynham and had Issue by her Iohn his Son and Heir who in 7 H. 7. was one of the Chief Persons employ'd in that Expedition then made into France under the Conduct of Iasper Duke of Bedford and Iohn Earl of Oxford to the Assistance of Maximilian the Emperor against the French but return'd without performing any thing memorable by reason that the Emperor for lack of Money could not appear This Iohn being afterwards restor'd c. had a special Livery of all those Lands which were of his Mothers Inheritance Moreover in 4 E. 6. Anno 1550. by his Testament then bearing date he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Chappel at Haryngworth where other of his Ancestors lay Interred and died about a Twelve-month after for the Probate of his Will bears date 21 Apr. Anno 1551. Leaving Issue by Dorothie his first Wife Daughter to Sir William Capell Knight sometime Lord Mayor of London Richard his Son and Heir as also Iohn a younger Son afterwards Knight And Susan his second Wife Daughter and Heir to William Welby of Halsted in Com. Linc. Widow of Nicholas Davenport of Bulwyke in Com. Northampt. surviving Which Richard took to Wife Ioane the Daughter of Sir Iohn Rogers Knight Sister of Edward Rogers Comptroller of the Houshold to Queen Elizabeth And having been summon'd to Parliament in 6 E. 6. and by his Testament bearing date 22 Iulii 1552. 6 E. 6. bequeath'd his Body to be buried where his Executors should think fit and died soon after leaving Margaret his Wife Daughter of ... Cheney surviving and George his Son and Heir Which George took to Wife Margaret one of the Daughters and Heirs to William Welby of Molton in Com. Linc. Esq And departing this Life 30 Iunii Anno 1569. 11 Eliz. was buried in his Chappel at Harmgworth leaving Issue Edward Lord Zousche his Son and Heir then xiii years of age Which Edward in Anno 1586. 29 Eliz. was one of those Lords who sate in Judgment upon the Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay-Castle And in 37 Eliz. sent Embassador into Scotland to countenance and oblige those of the Nobility there who were of the English Faction as also to terrifie those of the Spanish Party Moreover in 44 Eliz. he was constituted Lieutenant of all North-Wales and South-Wales with the Marches thereof and in 13 Iac. made Constable of Dovor-Castle and Warden of the Cinque-Ports for Life And having married Alianore the Daughter of Sir Iohn Zouche of Codnovre in Com. Derb. Knight by whom he had Issue two Daughters his Heirs viz. Elizabeth married to William Tate of De la Pre juxta Northâmpton Esq and Marie to ... Leighton of ... Burgh THE Chief of this Family as our best Genealogists have observed was William Fitz-Aldelme Steward to King Henry the Second and Governour of the City of Wexford in Ireland unto which City these Places here mention'd did then perform Service viz. Arhkelow and Glascarigg as also the Land of Gilbert Borard Fernregwinal Fernes all the Lands of Hervei lying betwixt Wexford and the River of Waterford the Service of Reimund de Drune the Services of Fordonelau Uthmorthe and Leghlins the Tenement of Machtale Leis and likewise the Lands of Geffrey de Costentin Upon the Return of King Henry the Second out of Ireland which was in Anno 18. of his Reign he sent this William then his Steward to manage all things there in his stead But all that I have farther seen of him as to his Secular Employments is That he was Sheriff for the County of Cumberland from the beginning of the first year to the end of the ninth year of King Richard the First As to his Works of Piety he founded the Monastery of St. Thomas the Martyr near Dublin for Canons-Regular of St. Augustin's Order and afterwards in the presence of Vivian the Cardinal and Laurence Archbishop of Dublin gave to these Canons one Carucate of Land called Dunovere with a Mill and Meadow for the health of the Soul of Geffrey Earl of Anjou Father of King Henry the Second and for the Soul of the Empress his Mother as also for the Souls of King Henry the Second and his Children Moreover in Anno 1 86. 32 H. 2. he ratified to the Hospitallers of St. Iohn of Hierusalem the Gift of the Lordship and Church of Little Mapeltrestede made to them by Iulian his Wife Daughter of Robert Doisnell and left Issue Walter who taking to Wife Mande the sole Daughter and Heir to Hugh de Laci Lord of Ulster in Ireland became thereupon Lord of that Province from whom descended Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to William his Great Grandson Wife of Leonel Duke of Clarence third Son to King Edward the Third Another Son he had called Richard from whom the Earls of Clanrikard do derive their Descent But of these in regard they were not Barons
Confirmation of his Creation-Patent So also by King Henry the Seventh in 2 of his Reign This Earl Edmund married Katherine Daughter to Henry Perci Earl of Northumberland by whom he had Issue four Sons Anthony who died in his Life-time unmarried and was buried at Luton George Iohn and Edmund as also two Daughters Elizabeth the Wife of Sir Robert Greystoke Knight Son and Heir to Raphe Lord Greystoke and Anne the Wife of Iohn Lord Grey of Wilton and died in 4 H. 7. Whereupon George his Son and Heir had shortly after Livery of his Lands Which George in 7 H. 7. was one of the Principal Persons in that Army which was then sent into France under the Conduct of Gaspar Duke of Bedford and Iohn Earl of Oxford to the assistance of Maximilian the Emperour against the French Which Army within a short time return'd without any memorable Action in regard Maximilian for want of Money was not able to appear And in 12 H. 7. upon that Rebellion of the Cornish-men under the Command of Iames Lord Audley was the Chief amongst the English Nobility that appear'd in Arms against them by whose Valour they were overcome at Black-heath in Kent This George had two Wives Anne the first Daughter to Richard Widvile Earl Rivers and Widow of William Vicount Bourchier by whom he had Issue Richard His second Wife was Katherine the second Daughter to William Herbert Earl of Pembroke by whom he had Issue three Sons viz. Sir Henry Grey of Wrest George and Anthony Grey of Branspeth as also a Daughter called Anne married to Iohn Lord Hussey Which Katherine by her last Will and Testament bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Abby-Church of Wardon in Bedfordshire This George died in 20 H. 7. whereupon Richard his Son and Heir had Livery of his Lands And in 4 H. S. was with the King in his Army-Royal at the Siege of Tberouene Nor can I say farther of him than that he took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter of Sir William Husse Knight and having much wasted his Estate by Gaâing died at the Sign of the George in Lumbard street within the City of London in 15 H. 8. without Issue and was buried at the White-Fryers in Fleet-street leaving Margaret his Wife alive who died in 32 H. 8. and was likewise buried in the White Fryers under her Husband's Tomb-stone whereby the Right to this Earldom came to Sir Henry Grey of Wrest Brother to the last-mentioned Richard Which Sir Henry by reason of his slender Estate declined to take upon him the Title of Earl and having married Anne the Daughter of Iohn Blanerâasset died 24 Septemb. Anno 1562. 4 Eliz. and was buried in the Church of St. Giles without Cripple-gate London leaving Issue Henry his Son and Heir who married Margaret the Sister of Oliver St. Iohn of Bletso in Com. Bedf. Esq but declined the Title of Earl as his Father had done and left Issue three Sons Reginald Henry and Charles Which Reginald in Anno 1571. 13 Eliz. his Estate by Frugality being much recovered through the special Favour of Queen Elizabeth reassum'd his Title of Earl which his Father and Grandfather had laid aside by reason their Estate had been wasted And in 15 Eliz. was one of the Peers for the Tryal of the Duke of Norfolk Shortly after which having wedded Susan Daughter to Richard Bartu Esq by Katherine Dutchess of Suffolk his Wife he died without Issue scil in Anno 1572. 14 Eliz. and was buried in St. Giles Church without Cripple-gate before-mention'd near to the Grave of Henry his Grandfather To whom succeeded Sir Henry Grey Knight his Brother and Heir Which Henry in 29 Eliz. being one of the Peers for Tryal of the Queen of Scots shew'd much more zeal for her destruction than befitted a Person of Honour as our Annals of that time do import And having married Mary the Daughter of Sir George Cotton of ... in Com. Cestr. Knight Widow of Edward Earl of Derby died also without Issue ... Jan. Anno 1615. and was buried at Wrest leaving Charles his Brother to succeed him in this Honour who took to Wife Susan Daughter to Sir Richard Cotton of ... in Com. Suthampt. Esq and had issue by her one onely Son viz. Henry and a Daughter called Susan Wife of Sir Michaell Longvile of ... in Com. Buck. Knight and departing this Life in Anno 1625. was also buried at Wrest To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir who married Elizabeth one of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Gilbert Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury but died without Issue in Anno 1639. Whereupon Anthony Grey then Rector of the Church of Burbache in Com. Leic. Son of George Son of Anthony Grey of Branspeth third Son to George Earl of Kent before-mentioned by reason of the Entail upon the Heir-male succeeded in the Title of Earl But upon Claim made unto the Dignity of Lord Grey commonly called Lord Ruthyn by Charles Longvile Esq Son and Heir to Sir Michaell Longvile Knight by Susan his Wife Sister and Heir to Henry the last Earl of Kent who died without Issue as hath been observed after great and long dispute in the Parliament begun at Westminster 3 Nov. Anno 1640. 16 Car. 1. Anthony then Earl of Kent challenging the same as appurtenant to his Title of Earl and Charles Longvile setting âorth his Claim thereto through Susan his Mother as Right Heir to that Dignity it was at length clearly adjudged to Longvile who thereupon had his Writ of Summons bearing date 6 Febr. 16 Car. 1. thus directed viz. Carolo Longvile de Grey Chivalier and sate in Parliament as Lord Grey accordingly having the same Place and Precedence as those of that Family of Lord Grey of Ruthyn Progenitors to those Earls of Kent formerly of right had and enjoyed Which Charles Lord Grey having married Frances second Daughter and one of the three Coheirs of Edward Nevill Esq Cousin-german to Henry Nevill late Lord Bergavenny departed this Life upon the ... day of ... at Oxford in Anno 1643. leaving Issue one sole Daughter and Heir called Susan to whom the Dignity and Title of Baroness Grey then descended Which Susan being Wedded to Sir Henry Yelverton of Easton Manduit in the County of Northampton Baronet had Issue by him three Sons viz. Charles born 21 Aug. Anno 1657. Henry and Christopher and one Daughter called Frances But I return This Anthony to whom the Earldom of Kent so devolved taking to Wife Magdalen the Daughter to William Purefoy of Caldecote in Com. Warr. Esq had Issue by her five Sons viz. Henry Iohn Iob Theophilus and Nathaniel and five Daughters scil Grace Magdalen Christian Patience and
before-mentioned near unto his Father appointing That his Executors should cause three honest Priests to sing and pray there for his Soul as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother and all Christian Souls And moreover that they should with all speed and diligence after his Funerals were perform'd and Debts paid make and build a Chappel at Astley according to the Will of his Father with a goodly Tomb over his Father and Mother Which being done to make another Tomb in the midst of the Chancel where he himself resolv'd to be buried And after that should be finish'd then to build an Almshouse for thirteen poor Men there to inhabit and to be for ever nominated by his Executors during their Lives and afterwards by his Heirs each of them to receive xii d. a Week for their Maintenance with a Livery of Black-Cotton yearly price iv s. Which Payment he appointed should be made out of his Rents and Profits of his Mannors of Bedworth and Pakinton and all such Lands and Tenements as were in the occupation of the Lord L'isle reputed or taken as parcel of the same Lordships the Surplusage to be bestow'd in repairing the said Alms-house and keeping his Obit yearly And died the same year as it seemeth by the Probate of this Testament leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife Daughter of Sir Robert Wotton of Bocton in Com. Cantii Knight Widow of William Medley four Sons viz. Henry Lord Grey who succeeded him as Marquess Dorset Iohn Grey of Pirgo in Essex Thomas and Leonard And three Daughters viz. Elizabeth Wife of Thomas Lord Audley of Walden Lord Chancellor of England Katherine of Henry Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel and Anne of Henry Willoughby of Wollaton in Com. Nott. Esq But before I proceed further I must say something of Leonard Grey Brother to this last-mentioned Marquess In 27 H. 8. this Leonard was authorised to execute the Office of Deputy of Ireland under Henry Fitz-Roy Duke of Richmund but in 31 H 8. upon Suggestions from the Council of State there he was recalled and the next year following had divers Articles of High-Treason exhibited against him So that though not long before he had repuls'd O Donel and O Nele upon their Invading of the English Pale and rendred the King divers good Services formerly in France Ireland and other Places yet considering he was charg'd with a purpose to joyn with Cardinal Poole and other the King's Enemies and to that end had left the King's Ordnance in Galloway as also for that he had consented to the Escape of his Nephew Gerald being brought to his Tryal and confessing all he had his Head cut off on Tower Hill and was attainted in the Parliament then held I now come to Henry Marquess Dorset Son and Heir to Thomas This Henry in 1 E. 6. was constituted Lord High-Constable of England for three days onely viz. 18 19 and 20 E. 6. by reason of the Solemnity of the King's Coronation In 4 E. 6. Justice Itinerant of all the King's Forests And in 5 Warden of the East West and Middle Marches toward Scotland This Henry first took to Wise Katherine the Daughter to William Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundell but had no Issue by her and afterwards the Lady Frances eldest Daughter to Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk and Mary the French Queen his Wife and by reason her two Brothers died Issueless was in favour to her though otherwise for his harmless simplicity neither misliked nor much regarded created Duke of Suffolk 11 Oct. 5 E. 6. By whom he had onely three Daughters Iane married to Guilford Dudley fourth Son to Iohn Duke of Northumberland Katherine to Henry Lord Herbert eldest Son to William Earl of Pembroke and being divorc'd from him to Edward Seymouâ Earl of Hartford and Mary to Martin Keys Serjeant-Porter to Queen Elizabeth Upon the death of King Edward the Sixth this Duke was through the Ambition of the then Duke of Northumberland whose aim was no less than to have the whole Sway of the Realm allured to countenance the Proclaiming of his Daughter the Lady Iane to be Queen upon pretence of King Edward's Designation of her so to be by his Will but that Attempt not thriving though it cost Northumberland and some other no less a price than their Heads yet was this Henry spared Notwithstanding which Favour he was so unhappy as to be stirring again For discerning that Queen Mary had a purpose to Match with Philip Son to the Emperor Charles the Fifth he came into the Counties of Warwick and Leicester and set out Proclamations to incense the People against it Whereupon the Earl of Huntendon being sent with a Power of Soldiers to prevent all danger he was necessitated to obscure himself under the trust of one Vnderwood his Keeper in a hollow Tree in his Park at Astley who after some few days upon promise of a Reward most basely betray'd him so that it was not long after that he lost his Head on Tower-Hill viz. 23 Febr. 2 Mariae Touching his Brothers I find That at the Time of Wyat's Rebellion in 2 Mariae whose pretence was to oppose the Queens Marriage with Philip King of Spain whilst Wyat was acting his Part in Kent Iohn and Leonard departed with their Brother the Duke from London upon the twenty fifth of January and every where incited the People to take up Arms against the Spaniard And that Thomas being found guilty of persuading the Duke his Brother who was otherwise irresolute to partake with Wyat in those his Seditious Attempts was Beheaded upon the twenty seventh of April next ensuing For the Lady Frances Dutchess of Suffolk Widow of the before-specified Duke there is a Tomb of Alabaster erected by Adrian Stokes Esq her second Husband in St. Edmund's Chappel within the Abby-Church of Westminster with this Epitaph ¶ Nil decus aut splendor nil regia nomina prosunt Splendida divitiis nil juvât ampla domus Omnia fluxerunt virtutiâ sola remansit Gloria Tartareis non abolenda rogis Nupta Duci prius est uxor post Armigeri Stokes Funere nunc valeas consociata Deo And now that which I shall farther observe concerning this unhappy Duke and his Family is That all his Honours being thus lost did so continue until King Iames by his Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 21 Iulii in the first year of his Reign created Sir Henry Grey of Pirgo in Com. Essex Knight Son and Heir of Iohn Grey of Pirgo before-mentioned by Mary his Wife Daughter of Anthony Brown Viscount Montacute Baron Grey of ãâã in Com. Leic. with Remainder to the Heirs Male of his Body Which Henry by Anne his Wife Daughter of William Lord Windsor had Issue two Sons Iohn and Ambrose and two Daughters viz. ... first married to William Sulyard Esq and
time it was that he took by assault the Fortress of Chaven in the Vale of Sarsoun upon the Britains And shortly after with the Garrisons of Ferce and Nogent in Brye seized the Castle of Huchie near Sessoun in Ualois In 27 E. 3. he had a special Dispensation from the King for his coming to Parliament or performing any service in his Wars abroad in person or otherwise In 30 E. 3. he was in that famous Battle of Poytiers in France where the English obtain'd a glorious Victory qui potenti virtute confregit perforavit aciem Gallicorum saith T. Walsingham Who by his extraordinary valour brake through the French Army and caused much slaughter that day to the Enemy Thus much as to his actions in general But let us now hear what Froissard reporteth of him in particular The Lord Iames Audley saith he went not from the Prince of a great season but when he saw that they should needs fight he said to the Prince Sir I have served always truly my Lord your Father and you also and shall do as long as I live I say this because I made once a vow that the first Battel that either the King your Father or any of his Children should be at how that I would be one of the first setters on or else to die in the pain therefore I require your Grace as in reward for my service that ever I did to the King your Father or to you that you would give me license to depart from you and to set my self there as I may accomplish my Vow The Prince accorded to his desire and said Sir Iames God give you this day that grace to be the best Knight of all other and so took him by the hand Then the Knight departed from the Prince and went to the foremost front of all the Battel all onely accompanied with Four Esquires who promised not to fail him This Lord Iames was a right sage and a valiant Knight and by him was much of the Host ordained and governed the day before The Lord Iames Audley with his Four Esquires was in the front of the Battel and there did marvels in Arms and by great prowess he came and fought with Sir Arnold Daudraher under his own Banner and there they fought long together and Sir Arnold was there sore handled c. And afterwards goeth on thus On the English part the Lord Iames Audley with the aid of his Four Esquires fought always in the chief of the Battel He was sore hurt in the body and in the visage As long as his breath served him he fought At last at the end of the Battel his Four Esquires took and brought him out of the Field and laid him under a Hedge to refresh him And they unarm'd him and bound up his wounds as well as they could As soon as the Earl of Warwick and Lord Cobham were departed from the Prince the Prince demanded c. for the Lord Audley Some answered He is sore hurt and lieth in a Litter here beside By my faith said the Prince of his hurts I am right sorry Go and know if he may be brought hither else I will go and see him there as he is Then two Knights came to the Lord Audley and said Sir the Prince desireth greatly to see you c. Ah Sir said the Knight I thank the Prince when he thinketh on so poor â Knight as I am Then he called Eight of his Servants and caused them to bear him in his Litter to the place where the Prince was Then the Prince took him in his arms and kiss'd him and made him great cheer and said Sir James I ought greatly to honour you for by your valiance you have this day atchieved the grace and renown of us all and ye are reputed for the most valiant of all other Ah Sir said the Knight ye say as it pleaseth you I would it were so And if I have this day any thing avanced my self to serve you and accomplish the Vow that I made it ought not to be reputed to my own prowess Sir James said the Prince I and all ours take you in this journey for the best doer in Arms. And to the intent to furnish you the better to pursue the Wars I retain you for ever to be my Knight with Five hundred marks of yearly revenues the which I shall assign you of my Heritage in England Sir said the Knight God grant me to deserve the great goodness that ye shew me And so he took his leave of the Prince for he was right feeble and so his Servants brought him to his Lodging The Lord Iames Audley gave to his Four Esquires the Five hundred marks Revenue that the Prince had given him When the Prince heard of this gift made by Sir Iames Audley to his Four Esquires he thanked him for so doing and gave him Six hundred marks per annum more Thus far Froissard for confirmation of the truth of whose report I find by the testimony of our publick Records that this Lord Audley for his singular service at that time had a grant from that renowned Prince of an Annuity of Four hundred pounds per annum during his life and for a Twelveâ month after to be received out of the Coinage of the Stanneriâs in Cornwal and the Kings Lands in that County In 33 E. 3. attending the King again into France in that Expedition wherein the Prince and the Kings three other Sons all were he arriv'd with them at Calais two days before the Feast of All-Saints and joyn'd with Sir Iohn Chandos and the Lord Mucident in taking the strong Castle of Dormoys by assault And the next ensuing year Peace being concluded betwixt King Edward and the French King he was one of those who on King Edwards part swore to the observance thereof After which viz. the same year he was made Constable of the Castle at Gloucester for life And in 36 E. 3. was again in the Wars of France Moreover upon the Prince his Journey into Spain for the restoration of Don Pedro being made Governour of Aquitane in his absence and after that Seneschal of Poictâu he raised a powerful Army there and march'd to Berây where having wasted the Tountrey he passed to Iourain and so to the Lord of Chauvignyes Countrey who had revolted to the French and spoiled it After that he took the Town of Breuâe by storm and set fire on it and then return'd to Poictyres He likewise accompanied the Famous Sir Iohn Chandos at the Siege of Dome as also of the strong Castle of Roche sur Ion in Anâou which being rendred he retired into fresh Quarters in the County of Fontney This Iames Married Ioane the Daughter of Roger Mortimer Earl of March by whom he had Issue a Son called Nicholas and two Daughters Margaret
contrary to his Promise given he caus'd the Heads of this Richard and Sir Thomas Dimock to be forthwith cut off Of which cruel Act so soon as Sir Robert had notice he Marcht to the next Village standing a while doubtful whether he should fight until the Earl of âarwicâ came up with his Forces considering the King did out-number him But at length taking courage he put his Men in Array and fought stoutly for some houres till many of them forsaking him he was taken prisoner and thereupon with his Brother Dimock forthwith beheaded This Richard was summon'd to Parliament by the name of Richard Welles Lord Willoughby from 33 H. 6. to 6 Edw. 4. inclusive His son Robert being thus cut off and without issue left Elizabeth his VVife daughter of Iohn Bourchier Lord Berners surviving Which Elizabeth by her Testament bearing date 2d Oct. 10 Edw. 4. which was the next ensuing year bequeath'd her Body to be buryed in the Church of the Fryers at Doncaster where the Body of her said Husband lay Interred Of which Testament she constituted Executors Margerie Lady Berners her Mother and Sir Humphrey Bourchier Knight To this Sir Robert Welles succeeded Ioane his Sister as Heir then Married to Richard Hastings Esquire Brother to William Lord Hastings Chamberlain of the Houshold to King Edward the Fourth which Richard in 10 E. 4. had so much favor from that King that he obtained a special Livery of all the Castles Lordships Mannors and Lands whereof her Father Richard Lord Welles and Willoughty or Sir Robert Welles Knight her Brother or either of them were possess'd at the time of their respective Deaths and which by right ought to have descended to her the said Ioane and this without any Writ of Diem clausit extremum c. Which Mannors and Lands as appeareth by the Inquisition taken in 15 E. 4. mentioning the Attainder of the said Richard and Sir Robert in the Parliament held at Westminster 12 E 4. were as followes viz. Skendelby Comberworth Gawsell Willoughby Hoggesthorpe Ingoldmelles Cokerington Hawneby Trusthorpe Sutton Bunthorpe Welles Alford UUitherne Conyngesholme Graynesby Bradeley Hellowe Abye Pinchebek Belcheford Fulstowe Arsyke Swabye Orbye Burghe Partenay Ratheby Toyntone UUesterkele Stykeford Fowlstowe-Beke Saltflet-Haven Somercotes Carleton Screvelby Fenton Plesseley Toste Steping-magna Thedelthorpe Eresbye Handelby Hiptoft-Hall and Saltfletby in Com. Lincoln ¶ Having thus done with the chief branch of this Noble Family I come to Iohn Son of Leo Lord Welles by Margaret Dutchess of Somerset his Second Wife This Iohn in 1 R. 3. put himself in Arms for Henry Earl of Richmund but seeing the Duke of Buckingham who did the like unhappily betray'd fled with the Marquess of Dorset and others into Britanny And standing thus faithful to that Earl upon his arrival to the Crown by the Name of Henry the Seventh was made Constable of Rockingham-Castle having therewith also a Grant of the Stewardship of the Forest. Moreover in 3 H. 7. having then the Title of Vicount UUelles though the time of his Creation appeareth not on Record he obtain'd a Grant in special tail of the Mannor of Braunceton in the County of the City of Lincolne also of the Mannor of Blankney in Com. Linc. and Rusby in Com. Salop. late Francis Lord Lovel's attainted Likewise of the Mannor of East-Deping part of the possession of Roger Wake and of the Mannors of Bulwyke and Haryngworth in Com. Northampt. part of the Possessions of Iohn Lord Zouche Having Married Cecelie Daughter to King Edward the Fourth he had Summons to Parliament from 3 to 12 H. 7. inclusive And by his Testament bearing date 8 Feb. An. 1498. 14 H. 7. bequeath'd his Body to be Buried as the King and Queen and the Lady Margaret Countess of Richmund and Derby the Kings Mother and his own Wife should think fit Appointing that the said Lady Cecilie his Wife should have all his Castles Mannors c. during her Life And died 9 Feb. An. 1498. 14 Hen. 7. being St. Apolline's day at Paâmers-place in St. Sythes in London whereupon he was Buried in our Ladies Chapel at UUestminster leaving issue one sole Daughter called Anne who died ... and was Buried in the Augustine-Friers at London Leiburne 27 Edw. 1. IN 10 R. 1. Robert de Leeburne being dead Stephen de Turnbam gave three hundred Marks Fine to the King for the Wardship and Marriage of his Heir And in 9 Ioh. Margaret de Leeburne his Widdow I presume gave one hundred pounds and two Palfreys for licence to Marry again To Robert succeeded Roger his Son and Heir who in 17 Ioh adhering to the Rebellious Barons then in Arms was taken Prisoner amongst other of them in Rochester-Castle and committed to the safe custody of Iohn Mareschall This Roger Married Elianore one of the Daughters of the before specified Stephen de Turnham and in 36 H. 3. being in that notable Tourneament then held at Walden in Com. Essex Encountered with Ernauld de Mountenei a valiant Knight and unhappily run his Lance into his Throat under his Helment it wanting a Coller whereupon Mountney fell from his Horse and died presently insomuch as it was then supposed by some That in regard his Lance had not a Socket on the Point he did it purposely in revenge of a broken Leg he had received from Mountney Tilting with him in a former Tourneament After which the next ensuing year he attended the King in his Expedition then made into Gascoine And in 44 H. 3. was made Constable of the Castle at Bristol But in 46 H. 3. favouring the part of those turbulent Spirited Barons who were then grown powerful he was one of them whom the King by his Precpt prohibited to meet at any Tourneament without his special License Whereupon appearing openly on their side he took his Oath at Oxford to adhere firmly unto them for which together with the rest he underwent the Sentence of Excommunication by the Archbishop of Canterbury But not long after this being drawn off by Rewards as was said he forsook them Whereupon in 48 Hen 3. 26 Nov. he was made Warden of the Cinque-Ports and in December following became one of the undertakers together with Prince Edward and divers of the great Lords that the King should stand to the Arbitrement of the King of France touching the Ordinances of Oxford But the Barons declining that Award he farther manifested his Fidelity to the King by his eminent Actions in the ensuing War First at Northampton the same year being in Arms with him at the taking of that Town and Castle where the Barons had a notable Defeat And shortly after that upon the Assault of Rochester-Castle by those Barons where he received some dangerous Wounds
approve themselves Loyal to him and the same year being in the Wars of Scotland was of the Retinue with Raphe Lord Nevill In 28 E. 3. he was constituted one of the Commissioners to Treat with the Scots touching the enlargement of Edward Brus King of Scotland then Prisoner in England and in 29 E. 3. was in the Wars of France So likewise in 33 E. 3. And departed this life upon Sunday next ensuing the Feast of St. Margaret the Virgin without Issue being then seised of the Mannor of Holbeche in Com. Linc. two parts of the Mannor of Dacre in Com. Cumbr. as also of the Mannors of Fyshwyke Halton and Eccleston in Com. Lanc. and of the Mannor of Nether-Tralyng within the Sherifdome of Rokesburgh in Scotland leaving Ranulph de Dacre his Brother then Rector of the Church of Prestecotes his next Heir at that time Forty years of age who doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands Margaret the Mother of the before specified William being then alive but died the same year upon Friday next after the Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin being seised of the Mannor of Holbeche in Com. Linc. Eccleston in Com. Lanc. Bârton Aldelathes Hoffe and Moyty of the Town of Overton in Com. Westmorl As also of the Castle of Naworth and Mannors of Irthington Brampton Burgh upon the Sands Kirk-Oswald Laysingby with the Hamlets of Brakanhill Echesbye Milverton and Northwode in Com. Cumbr. the before specified Ranulph de Dacre Rector of the Church of Prestecotes being then found to be her Son and next Heir Which Ranulph in 39 E. 3. was in the Wars of Scotland and in 45 E. 3. constituted one of the Commissioners for guarding of the West-Marches And having been summon'd to Parliament till 47 E. 3. departed this life upon Friday next after the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in 49 E. 3. being then seised of the Mannors of Halton Fishwike Quekelette and Moiety of the Mannor of Eccleston in Com. Lanc. Irthington Brampton Kirk-Oswald Laysingby Burgh upon the Sands Dacre Farnham and Irthingrode in Com. Cumbr. leaving Hugh his Brother and Heir Forty years of age Which Hugh in 43 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into France and of the Retinue with Iohn Duke of Lancaster and in 45 E. 3. being then a Knight having done wrong to the Earl Douglas of Scotland contrary to the Articles of Truce betwixt both Realms to the damage of an hundred pound which Sum Henry Lord Perci thereupon paid to the said Earl Command was given to the Sheriffs of London to apprehend him and to put him in Prison until he should make payment thereof to the Lord Perci In 45 E. 3. he was again in Commission for guarding the West-Marches and in An. 46 E. 3. in the Wars of France Likewise in that Expedition into Flanders in 47 E. 3. In Three Four and Five R. 2. he was again constituted one of the Commissioners for guarding of the West-Marches and having been summon'd to Parliament from 50 E. 3. until 5 R 2. inclusive departed this life upon Thursday preceding Christmas-day in 7 R. 2. being then seised of the Mannor of Overton in Com. Westmor as also of the Castle of Naworth and Mannors of Irthyngton Kirk-Oswald Laysingby Burgh upon the Sands Dacre and Ferntham in Com. Cumbr leaveing William his Son and Heir Twenty six years of age Which William had thereupon Livery of his Lands his Homage being respited in regard he was at that time in the Kings Service at Scotland In 11 R. 2. this William was in the Garrison of Barwick with young Henry Perci then Governor thereof and having been summon'd to Parliament from 7 R. 2. till 22 R. 2. departed this life 20 Iulii the same year leaving Thomas his Son and Heir Twelve years old who making proof of his age in 10 H. 4. had Livery of his Lands Which Thomas in 4 H. 5. was by Indendenture reteined to serve the King in his Fleet at Sea for one quarter of an year with Thirty Men at Arms and Sixty Archers And in 8 H. 5. constituted chief Forester of the Forest of Inglewode in Com. Cumbr. In 2 H 6 he was one of the Commissioners appointed to Treat with Iames the first then King of Scotland for a lasting Peace betwixt both Realms And in 11 H. 6. was again in Commission to Treat with the Scors at Hardenstank touching Satisfaction for such injuries as had been done to the English by some of that Nation In 13 H. 6. he had an eminent Command in that Army raised in the Northern Counties for defence of the Garrison at Barwick then in danger to be assaulted by the Scots And in 30 H. 6. was appointed one of the Commissinoers to Treat with Iames Earl Douglas upon certain Articles which had been signed by him And having been summoned to Parliament from 14 H. 4. until 33 H. 6. departed this Life upon the Fifteenth of Ian. 36 H. 6. Whereupon Ranulph his second Son was found to be his next Heir Male and at that time 26 years of age Thomas the Eldest being dead in his life time which Thomas by ... his Wife Daughter of Richard Bowes Esq left Issue Ioane his sole Daughter and Heir then Married to Sir Richard Fenys Knight Whereupon the King by his Letters Patents bearing date the Seventh day of November declared the same Richard Fenys to be Lord Dacre and one of the Barons of this Realm as also that he should enjoy all pre-eminence belonging to that degree Of which Sir Richard Fenys and his Posterity having spoke at large in my discourse of that Family I return to Ranulph commonly called Lord Dacre of the North. This Ranulph firmly adhering to King Henry the Sixth against those of the House of Yorke then in Arms and foyled in the Battle of Wakefeild in 38 H. 6. in consideration of his eminent services in that War obtain'd a Grant of Forty pounds per annum to be paid out of the Revenues of the Mannor of Plumpton then in the Kings hands by the attainder of Richard Earl of Salisbury Slain in that Battle And had Summons to Parliament in that 38 th year But the Scene soon changing by that absolute and signal Victory obtained by King Edward the Fourth at Towton-Field in which Battle this Ranulph lost his life and had Burial in Saxton-Church-yard with a mean Tombe over his Grave he was by Act of Parliament began at Westminster 4 Nov. 1. E. 4. attaynted and all his possessions forfeited to the Crown viz. the Mannor of Barton and Moiety of the Mannor of Hoffe in Com. Westmorl as also of the Castle of Naworth
with the Mannors of Irthington Dacre Kirke-Oswald Farlam Blakenwayt Lasyngby Brampton Burgh upon the Sands Aykton Roclyffe Glasenby Blockhall and Castel-Caryot in Com. Cumbr. And the Mannors of Halton Fyshwike Eccleston and Over-Kellet in Com. Lanc. To whom succeeded Humphrey his Brother who deported himself so obsequiously to the House of York that amongst other Lords he marcht into the North with King Edward in the second year of his Reign at which time the Castles of Bamburgh Dunstanburgh and the rest in Northumberland till then held by the Lancastrians were Besieged and taken And in 4 E. 4. attending the Lady Margaret the Kings Sister whose Chamberlain he was when she went from London to Marry with Charles Duke of Burgundy landed with her at Sluse in Flanders For which and other his good services in 9 E. 4 the King conferred upon him the Office of Master-Forester of the Forest of Inglewode in Com. Cumbr. to hold during life In 11 E. 4. this Humphrey Lord Dacre was one of the Lords who in the Parliament Chamber swore to be faithful to Prince Edward eldest Son to King Edward the Fourth And in 12 E. 4. was appointed one of the Commissioners to Treat with others from Iames the Third King of Scotland upon sundry grievances and injuries done by the Subjects of that Realm to the English Being also at that time Governor of the Castle of Carlisie he had pay for Sixty Souldiers for two Months and in 13 E. 4. was one of the Commissioners with Henry Earl of Northumberland and others appointed to meet with the like Commissioners from Scotland to Treat upon the former greivances In 2 R. 3. he was constituted Warden of the Marches And having been summoned to Parliament in 22 E. 4. and 1 R. 3. departed this life in 1 H. 7. To whom succeeded in his Lands and Honor Sir Thomas Dacre Knight his Son and Heir who in 9 H. 7. accompanied Thomas Earl of Surrey with the rest of the Northern-Barons for ââising the Siege of Norham-Castle then laid ãâ¦ã by the Scots This Thomas Married Elizabeth the Cousin and Heir to Raphe Lord Grâystokâ viz. Daughter of Robert Son to the said Raphe Whereupon in 22 H. 7. he had a special Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance and in 1 H. 8. was constituted Warden of the Marches In 4 H. 8. he commanded a body of Horse which was appointed as a Reserve in that Memorable Battle of Floddon wherein King Iames the Fourth of Scotland lost his life at which time coming in seasonably with those Troops he did great Service in order to that memorable Victory then obtained by the Earl of Surrey General of the English In An. 1522. 14 H. 8. being still Warden of the West-Marches he was sent into Scotland with about five hundred Men to proclaim that the Scots should come in to the Kings peace by the first of March at their peril After which he made certain Inroads into that Realm and burnt down divers Villages but at length through the intercession of Queen Margaret he was the person who had that Conference with the Duke of Albany which produced a Truce And in 15 H. 8. upon that Invasion of Scotland made by the Earl of Surrey then General of the English he won the Castle of Fernâhurst This Lord Dacres upon the old Ruines at Drumbuygh situate near the mid-way-between Boulness and Burgh upon the Sands in Com. Cumbr. built up a little Castle for the defence of the Country for the Structure whereof he took Stones out of the Pictswall which is near unto it And having been summon'd to Parliament from 1 H. 8. till his death departed this life 24 Oct. An. 1525. 17 H. 8. being still Warden of the Marches and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter Leaving Issue two Sons William his eldest Son and Successor and Humphrey and three Daughters Mary Married to Francis Earl of Srewsbury Margaret to Henry Lord Scrope of Bolton and Iane. Which William in 17 H. 8. by the Title of William Lord Dacre of Gillestand and Greystoke as also Son and Heir to Elizabeth late Wife of the said Thomas Cousin and Heir to Raphe Lord Greystoke had special Livery of all the Lands of his Inheritance An in 22 H. 8. was one of the Lords who subscribed that Letter sent to Pope Clement the Seventh intimating that in case he did not comply with King H. 8. in that case of his Divorce from Queen Katherine of Spaine his Supremacy in this Realm was not like to be long allow'd In 25 H. 8. upon that difference betwixt this William and the Lord Morley in point of Precedence it was by judgement of the House of Lords determined that the Lord Morley should âit next above him And in 26 H. 8. being accused of Treason by Sir Raphe Fenwyke Knight and one Musgrave for which he had his Trial at Westminster 9 Iulii he was acquitted by his Peers by reason that the Witnesses were Scotchmen of mean condition who were thought to be suborned and to speak malitiously against him in regard of his severity towards them as Warden of the Marches In 28 H. 8. being sollicited to joyn with Robert Aske and his adherents in that Insurrection called the Pilgrimage of Grace occasion'd by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries he refused And in 3 Edw. 6. was again made Warden of the West Marches and Governor of Carlisle So likewise in 1 Mariae And in 1 Eliz. made Captain of the Castle at Carlisle In 2 Eliz. he was joyned with the Earl of Northumberland and others to Treat with the Earl of Morton and certain Commissioners from Scotland touching a Peace betwixt both Realms which was thereupon concluded And having Married Elizabeth fifth Daughter to George Earl of Shrewsbury departed this life in 6 Eliz. leaving Issue three Sons viz. Thomas his Son and Heir Leonard and Francis And five Daughters viz. Magdalen Wife of Anthony Browne Viscount Montacute Anne Wedded to Henry Earl of Cumberland Eleanor to Henry Iernegan Esq Mary to Alexander Culpeper Esq and Dorothy to Sir Thomas Windsore Kt. Son and Heir to William Lord Windsore Which Thomas Lord Dacre succeeding his Father took to Wife Elizabeth the second Daughter of Sir Iames Leiburne of Cunswike in Com. ... Kt. afterwards Married to Thomas Duke of Norfolke and died in 8 Eliz. leaving Issue George who upon the Seventeenth day of May in An. 1569 11 Eliz. being at Thetford in Com. Norff. as Ward to Thomas Duke of Norfolke was unhapily kill'd by the fall of a Wooden Horse whereupon he practised to leap so that his three Sisters became his Heirs all of them afterwards Married
of black bord Alisander to kneel upon Also a long Cushion and a short Cushion of Motley Cloth of gold Item Two Curtains of Linnen Cloth to cover the Images with in the Lent of elle-broad Cloth two leves of bredth and three yards of length Item An Hanging of Linnen-Cloth to cover the Pictures of the Chappel in Lent time round about from the one Arch to the other At the same time also the obtain'd the like Licence to found that Hospital at Heighresbury before-mentioned for one Chaplain twelve poor men and one Woman the Chaplain to be Warden to celebrate divine service every day in the Parish Church of Heigtesbury for the good estate of the persons above-mentioned and for the health of the Souls of all before-specified which she endowed with the Mannors of Cheverell Burnell and Cheverell Hales otherwise called Cheverell magna in the same County of Wiltes and gave thereunto xx Loads of Wood yearly out of her Wood of Southlegh in that County After which 8 Aug. an 1476. 16 E. 4. she declared her Will at Heytesbury Whence I have thought fit to take notice of the vast charge she was at in the redemption of Robert Lord Hungerford and Molyns her Son taken Prisoner in Guyen as hath been already observed as also of other her disbursements and losses which were  l. s. d. In sending Chester-Herald into France sundry times by the space of seven years and sixteen Weeks to procure his enlargement 140 00 00. In gifts and rewards to those who had part in him 733 06 08. In Apparel sent to him with an Ambling Horse to please his Friends and for healing his wounds 176 00 00. For meat and drink by the space of seven years and sixteen Weeks for himself and his Servants at xl s. a week before he was put to his finance 760 00 00. For the like board for himself and his servants by the space of LXXX weeks after he was put to his finance viz. vi s. viii d. a day 186 13 04. For his Finaunce over and above all other expences and costs 6000 00 00. For Exchange of money viii d. by the Noble for payment of his Ransome being 7690 l. paid 769 00 00. In Giâts to divers Noblemen which were sureties for her upon borrowing of money to pay this Ransom and to quit those Lords harmless 945 06 00. Lost in the sale of Plate which she sold towards that payment 160 00 00. Item Paid for her Sons Expences from the time he landed in England until the time he went to Florence with Gifts and rewards to great Lords and other after he escaped out of the Tower of London and for his Licence to go to Florence 768 13 04. Paid for his Shipping and Expences 255 00 00. Paid in Expences of his Wife Children and Servants by the space of seven years and xvi weeks with the Expences of Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight Son and Heir of her said Son waiting upon the Earl of Warwick in the King's Service after the departing of King Henry arrayed and accompanied for the War 800 00 00. Paid to her said Sons Creditors to whom he was indebted before he went out of England 400 00 00. Paid and spent for the Composition of the Lands of her late Husband Robert Lord Hungerford which had been divers times seized and given to several great Lords 2160 00 00. In the charge of being under the Arrest of the Earl of Wiltshire by the Kings Command and to be restored to her Lands and Goods 400 00 00. In the loss which she sustained when she was put into the Abby of Ambresbury by the Lord Chancellor of England at the Kings Command her movable Goods of great value being there burnt viz. Beds of Cloth of gold Arras and silk Hangings for Halls and Chambers Plate money and other stuff to the value of 1000 l. more besides repairing the Lodgings so burnt 200 00 00. Item When the Duke of Clarence and the Earl of Warwick went out of England against the Kings Will She being then put in Ward to the young Dutchess of Norfolk In making means to the King to be at Syon cost her 200 00 00. Item Whereas Robert late Lord Hungerford her Husband ordained by his last will to have a Chappel for his Sepulâure builded adjoining to our Lady Chappel in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury and two Priests there to be founded and livelyhood amortized therefore and his and her Obit to be kept solemnly in the said Church Which Chappel she did make accordingly and removed his Body thither into a Vault of Marble and made another Tomb for her self all this cost 497 00 00. Item In Ornaments for the said Chappel viz. three pair of Candlesticks of Silver whereof one pair gilt Three pair of Cruets whereof one pair gilt Three Pax-bredes one Bell of Silver Nine pair of Altar-Cloths Nine pair of Vestments Mass-Books Leigers and other necessaries to the Chappel 200 00 00. Item For Licence to amortize the Mannors of Immer and Homyngton in Com. Wiltes and the Mannor of Folke in Com. Dors. to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury for maintenance of those two Priests and keeping the said Obit for ever 176 13 04. Item Whereas Walter late Lord Hungerford built an Almeshouse for xii poor men and one woman and an House for a Schoolmaster being a Priest as well to teach Grammar as to have the rule and oversight of those poor men and woman at Haytesbury in Com. Wiltes and ordained that the Mannors of Chyverell Burnell and Chyverell Halys alias Chyverell magna should be amortised to the said Schoolmaster poor men c. and their Successors This being not perform'd in his days she paid for the effecting thereof 200 00 00. Item In other sums upon other occasions which she paid all which computed amounted to 26180 marks 06s 08d But the next year following the departed this Life and was buried in the Cathedral at Salisburg I now come to Robert Son and Heir to the last Robert by this Margaret Lady Botreaux above-mentioned This Robert in 19 H. 6. which was in his Father's life time by the name of Robert Hungerford Esq having married Alianore the Daughter and Heir of Sir William Molins Knight Lord Molyns Son and Heir to Sir William Molins Knight and Margery his Wife deceased and Cousin and Heir to them the said Sir William and Margery making proof of the Age of her the said Alianore and doing his Fealty had Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance And in 14 H. 6. by the name of Sir Robert Hungerford Knight Lord Molyns obtain'd a Grant of C l per annum to himself and the said Alianore his Wife and the Heirs of her the said Alianore to be paid out of the Exchequer until such times as Lands of the like value should be assigned unto them In 31 H. 6. he was amongst others retain'd to serve the King in that Expedition then
of them weighing four pounds of Wax should burn about it during the time of his Exequies and Mass. Which xxiv Torches to be carried by xxiv of his own poor Tenants cloathed with black and the xxiv Tapers by xxiv poor Women his Tenants also cloathed in white every of them having eight pence a piece for their labour He also appointed that as soon as possible after his decease a thousand Masses should be celebrated for his Soul by the several Orders of Friers in the Countries of Norfolk and Suffolk allowing four pence a piece for every Mass. To Ioan his Wife he gave all his Plate of Gold and Silver or gilt but after her decease the one half thereof to remain unto Elizabeth his Daughter in case she should be then living He likewise bequeath'd to the Church of Denyngton after the decease of the same Ioan his Wife a certain Mass-Book called a Graduall one Silver Censer and one Legend for the Souls of Sir Iohn Phelip Kt. as also for his own Soul and the Soul of Ioan his Wife his Friends and Benefactors and the Souls of all the faithful deceased But after this by a Codicil bearing date the 8 th of Iuly next ensuing he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Church-yard at Denyngton before-mentioned and gave to Iohn Vicount Beaumont and Elizabeth his Wife his only Daughter one Cup of Silver gilt such as his Executors should think fit And departed this life soon after for the Probate thereof bears date 8 Iulii next ensuing being then seised of the Honour and Mannor of Wârmgey of the Mannors of Stow Bardolf Northrington Farewell in Fincham Whemborgh Cantele Strumphaugh and Castre in Com. Norff. Likewise of the Mannor of Watton in Com. Hertf. Of the Mannors of Cloptân and Iâketestall in Com. Suff. Cathorpe with its appurtenances and Towns of Friston Normanton Suddrâke Willughby the moity of the Town of Ancastre the Mannor of Kishington with the Towns of Dodington and Dieby the Mannor of Westburgh and Town of Estapton all in Com. Linc. Also of the Mannors of Plumpton and Berling in Com. Suss. and Mannors of Stoke Bardolfe and Sheâord in Com. Nott. leaving Henry the âldest Son of Iohn Vicount Beaumont by Elizaââth his only Daughter his next Heir Ioan his Wife then surviving Which Ioan died upon St. Gregories day being Sunday 25 H. 6. then seised of the moity of the Mannor of Halloughton in Com. Leic. of the moity of the Mannors of Shelford and Stoke Bardolf in com Nott. of the moity of the Mannors of Halton in Com. Oxon. Westburgh Rysskington and Town of Ancastre in Com. Linc. of the Mannors of Berlyng Plumpton and Bercompe in Com. Suss. And in Fee-Tail to the Heirs of her Body by the said Sir William Phelip Knight late Lord Bardolf of the Mannor and Honour of Wyrmgey and Mannors of Stow Bardolf Northrington Farewell in Fincham Erpingham Geberges Quynburgh Cantele Strumpeshagh Scrowteby and Castre in Com. Norff. as also of the Mannors of Clopton and Ilketeshale in Com. Suff. leaving William Vicount Beaumont Son of Elizabeth her Daughter her Cousin and Heir nine years of Age and upwards Sutton de Dudley 18 H. 6. IN the time of Queen Elizabeth when Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick and Robert his Brother Earl of Leicester Sons to Iohn Dudley sometime Vicount L'isle Earl of Warwick and lastly Duke of Northumberland powerful men in their days did flourish the most learned and expertest Genealogists of that Age spared not their endeavours to magnifie this Family whence those great men did by a younger Son derive their Descent Some deducing it from Sutton of Sutton in Holderness not far from Kingston upon Hull in Yorkeshire Some from the Suttons of Sutton Madoc in Shropshire But others from Sutton of Sutton upon Trent near Newark in Com. Nott. Whence the Suttons of Aram near at hand are descended Of which opinion was the right learned and judicious Robert Glover then Somerset Herald and Henry Ferrers of Badsley Clinton in Com. War Esq a person likewise much vers'd in those Studies all of them giving probable reasons for those their various conjectures But that these Suttons of Dudley did spring from Hugh de Sutton who Married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to William Patric Lord of the moity of the Barony of Malpas in Com. Cestr. most of them do agree and that the same Hugh had Issue Richard who took to Wife Isabel the sole Daughter and Heir of Rotheric the Son of Gryffin and he Sir Iohn Suttân Knight who by his Deed bearing date in 16 E. 2. and sealed with a Cross-fleurè upon his Shield calls himself Dominus de Shokelache de Malo-passu and Married Margaret one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Iohn de Somerie Baron of Dudley Amongst these different opinions therefore to put it out of doubt I shall here exhibite an extract from an Original Deed bearing date at Dudâey on Munday preceding the Feast of the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin in 12 E 3. Sciant praesentes futuri quod ego Johannes âilius Johannis de Sutton super Trent Dominus de Dudleye dedi concessi hac praesenti Cariâ meÌâ confirmavi Will. filio Petri Constabulario Castri mei de Dudtey pro bono servicio suo unam placeam vasti mei infra villam de Dudtey continentem in longitudine sexdecem pedes in latitudine tantum ad superal dificandum Et jacet inter Shopam praedicti Will. Collistrigium Shopam Thomae Astlyn Crucem villae praedictae ex utra parte c. Hiis testibus Fratre Thoma de Londoniis qui hanc scripsit Priore de Dudleye Ricardo Frebody will Fisher c. Which Deed is sealed with his Seal of Arms viz. two Lyons passant he bearing that Coat in honour of his Mother the Coheir of Someri Having therefore said thus much to manifest the extraction of this Family thus seated at Dudley from the Suttons of Notinghamshire I shall now take notice of what I find otherwise most memorable thereof In 3 Ioh. Richard de Sutton of that County gave xii marks and an half for Livery of his Lands And in 42 H. 3. William de Sutton Nephew and Coheir to Henry de Lexinton Bishop of Lincoln doing his Homage had Livery of his purparty of the Lands of that Inheritance In 52 H. 3. Robert de Sutton having been in Arms with the rebellious Barons and put to his Composition according to the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth which was for the payment of five years value of his Mannour of Warsop in Com. Nott. unto Queen Alianore the Wife of King Henry the Third he obliged himself to her for that sum accordingly The next is that Richard de Sutton whom I take to be him that married Isabell the sole Daughter and Heir to Rotheric the son of Griffyn in 25 E. 1.
another Katherine who all died young Which Iane departing this life 22 Ian. an 1555. 2 Mariae was buried in the North Isle of the Parish-church at Chelsey in Com. Midd. All that I have farther to say of him is that in the Parliament held 1 Mariae his attainder was confirmed as were the attainders of Iohn his eldest Son called Earl of Warwick and of these other of his Sons viz. Sir Ambrose and Sir Guilford both Knights and Henry Dudly Esq Which Iohn married Anne Daughter to Edward Duke of Somerset and in 6 E. 6. was made Master of the Horse with the see of C Marks per an and Knight of the Garter but died in prison without issue soon after ¶ I therefore come to Ambrose the eldest of those that survived In 3 E. 6. he served under the command of his Father then General of those Forces sent to suppress the Rebels in Norfolk and in 3 4 Ph. M. through the special favour of that Queen not suffering death as his Father and Brother did being restored in bloud was shortly after at the siege of St. Quintins in Picardy and in 1 Eliz. obtained a grant of the Mannour of Kibworth Beauchamp in Com. Leic. to be held by the service of Pantler to the Kings and Queens of this Realm at their Coronations Which office and Mannour his Father and other of his Ancestors Earls of Warwick formerly enjoyed And in 2 Eliz. being then a Knight was advanced to that great office of Master of the Ordinance for life Also in 4 Eliz. upon Christmas-day to the title of Baron L'isle and the next day ensuing to the dignity of Earl of Warwick Whereupon he had a grant 6 Apr. of the Castle Mannour and Burrough of Warwick with divers other Lordships in Com. War which came to the Crown by the attainder of his Father Before the end of that year he was likewise made Captain-general of all the Queens subjects in Normandy 1 Oct Shortly after which though twice repulsed by contrary winds he landed at Newhaven with certain Forces where he had some slight skirmishes with the French Continuing there till 6 Eliz. he discerned that the Inhabitants of that Port had a design to betray the Town and therefore not only expelled them but seized upon their Ships Whereupon the French prepared for a siege which the English not willing to undergo by reason that the Pestilence begun to rage amongst the Souldiers they condescended to yield it up on honourable terms During his continuance in those parts he was elected Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter And in 12 Eliz. upon that Insurrection in the North by the Earls of Northumberland and Westmerland the Earl of Sussex being first sent with seven hundred men for the suppressing thereof this Earl with Clinton then Lord Admiral followed with thirteen thousand more being made Lieutenant-general of her Majesties forces in those parts In 13 Eliz. he was constituted chief Butler of England and in 15 Eliz. sworn of her Privy-Council being the same year one of the Peers who sate in Westminster Hall upon Tryal and judgement of Thomas Duke of Norfolk As also in 29 Eliz. at Fotheringhay for tryal of the Queen of Scots And having married three Wives viz. Anne Daughter and coheir to William Whorwood Esq Atturney-general to King Henry the eight Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Gilbert Tailboys Knight Sister and sole Heir of George Lord Tailboys and Anne Daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford departed this life without issue 21 Febr-an 1589. 32 Eliz. at Bedford-house in the suburbs of London and was buried in that âeautiful Chapel at Warwick adjoyning to the Collegiate Church where his Monument is still to be seen ¶ The next of the surviving Sons to this great Duke was Robert who in 5 E. 6. his Father then living was sworn one of the six Gentlemen in ordinary to that King viz. of his Privy Chamber as Sir Iohn Hayward expresseth adding that he was the true Heir both of his hate against persons of Nobility and cunning to dissemble the same and afterwards for lust and cruelty a Monster of the Court. And as apt to hate so a true executioner of his Hate yet rather by practice than by open dealing as wanting rather courage than wit And that after his entertainment into a place of so near service the King enjoyed his health not long But in 1 Mariae though upon the taking of his Father he was also with him sent to the Tower and attainted yet was he soon after restored by that Queen and in 4 5 of her Reign made Master of the Ordinance at the Siege of St. Quintins And from Queen Elizabeth whether for that he had shared with her in that common fate of Imprisonment in the reign of her Sister or that by reason of their Births in one and the same auspicious hour is not easy to determine saith my Author received extraordinary favours and benefits For having in the first year of her reign 11 Ian. that eminent office of Master of the Horse with the Fee of C Marks per annum conferred upon him and being made Knight of the most Noble Oâder of the Garter Also in 3 Eliz. Constable of Windsor-Castle for life Increasing yet farther into her esteem in 6 Eliz. she recommended him for an Husband to Mary Queen of Scotland promising if that Queen would assent thereto that she would by authority of Parliament declare her to be her Sister or Daughter and Heir to the Crown of England in case she her self should die without issue But the French esteeming it dishonourable for Her to Marry with him offered great advantages to the Subjects of the Scottish Nation in case they would refuse it and suggested to them that Queen Elizabeth did not at all purpose what she made shew of As to her real intentions therein I shall not take upon me to say any thing though plain it is that having given him large possessions before the end of that year viz. upon the 28. of Sept. she advanced him to the dignity of Baron of Denbigh and the next day following to that of Earl of Leicester to the end as some thought that he might seem the better qualifyed for that marriage though others suspected that this shew made by Queen Elizabeth was meerly to try if the motion would be accepted and then to marry with him her self with less dishonour In an 1566. 8 Eliz. he had the dignity of Knight of the order of S. Michael conferred upon him by Charles the ninth King of France And in an 1572. 15 Eliz. was one of the Peers appointed to sit upon Tryal of the Duke
office of Constable of England for life with remainder to Anthony Lord Sâales his Son for his life Moreover in 8. E. 4. he obtained a Charter for free-Chase in all his Demesn-lands and woods in Northampton-shire or any where else throughout this Realm But the next ensuing year scil 9 E. 4. with Iohn his Son he was taken out of his Mannour-house at Grafton by Robyn of Ridsdâle the leader of those Forces which then appeared for the Lancastrians and carried to Northampton where his Head was cut off Others say that this Richard Earl Rivers being at Edgâot-field near Banâury in this 9 E. 4. against Robin of Ridsdale and his adherents upon the lots of the day fled and that being taken in the Forest of Dene he was brought to Northampton and there beheaded by the command of George Duke of Clarence and Nevil Earl of Warwick who were then revolted from King Edward By the before-specified Iaquet his wiâe this Earl Richard had issue seven Sons viz. Anthony who succeeded him in his Honours Lewis and Iohn who died young another Iohn put to death with his Father Leonel Bishop of Salisbury Father to Stephen Gardner sometime Bishop of Winchester by a Concubine Edward and Richard And divers Daughters viz. Elizabeth first married to Sir Iohn Grey of Groây Knight afterwards to King Edward the fourth Margaret to Thomas Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel Anne first married to William Bourcâier Son to Henry Earl of Essex after to George Grey Earl of Kent and lastly to Sir Antony Wingfeld Knight Iaquet to Iohn Lord Strange of Knokyn Mary to William Hârbert Earl of Huntington and Katherine first to Henry Stâfford Duke of Buckâ after to Iâsper of Haââeild Duke of Bedâord and lastly to Sir Richard Wingfeld Knâght of the Garter Another Daughter he had called M. ... who became the Wife of Sir Iohn Bromley Knight Son to that Famous Sir Iohn Bromley who recovered the Standard of Gâyen in that memorable Battel of Corby then gain'd by the French in a fierce charge on that wing which Hugh Stafford Lord Bourchier his near Kinsman then commanded Which Sir Iohn Bromley for that eminent service had not only the dignity of Knighthood confer'd on him but Lands of good value in the Dutchy of Normandy with offices of special power and trust in those paâts as also an Augmentation to his Arms viz. the Standard of Guyen for his Crest From which Sir Iohn Sir William Bromley of Baginton in Com. War Knight of the Bâth is lineally descended This Richard Earl Rivers had also a Brother named Edward by some of our Historians called Lord Wiâvill though he never had summons to Parliament nor creation to that dignity Who upon those differences betwixt the French and the Duke of Britanny when he saw that King Henry the seventh could not reconcile them desired that he might have some Forces assign'd to accompany him and liberty to go privily to that Duke Which being not granted he withdrew himself into the Isle of Wihâ whereof he was then Governour and there raising four hundred stout men sailed thither to his aid Which adventure proved fatal to him for in Iuly 3 H. 7. he had the hap âo be slain in Battel near to the Town of St. Albin with most of his men ¶ I now come to Anthony Son and Hâir to the before specified Earl This Anthony having in his Fathers life time Married Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Thomas Lord Scales of Nucals widow of Henry Bourchier Esq was thereupon declared Lord Scales and obtain'd a grant to hâmself and her bearing date 27 Maii 2 E. 4. in consideration of his laudable services of the Custody of the Mannour of Syche in South Lynne which came to the Crown by the attainder of Sir Thomas Tudenham Knight and in February following had summons to Parliament by the Title of Lord Scales Shortly after which the Lancastrians making head in Northumberland having possess'd themselves of divers strong Holds there he marcht with the King into those parts and was one of the chief Commanders at the Siege of Alnwick-Castle And in 5 E. 4. was elected into the Society of the most noble Order of the Garter Moreover in 6 E. 4. he obtain'd a grant in special Tail of the Isle of Wiht with the Castle and Lordship of Caresbroke and all other the Castles Mannors and Lordships in that Island And in 7 E. 4. was one of the Embassadors imploy'd to Charles Duke of Burgundy to treat of a Marriage betwixt him and the Lady Margaret Sister to King Edward the Fourth Shortly after which upon that solemn Contract made thereupon by Proxy Anthony that Dukes Brother called the Bastard of Burgundy being sent into England to ratifie the same having in his retinue divers brave men expert in all feats of Chivalry and to the number of CCCC Horse in his Train challenging to Combate this Anthony both on Foot and Horseback he accepted thereof Whereupon Lists were set up in West-Smithfeild And upon Thursday next after Corpus Christi-day the King being present they ran together with shârp Spears and parted with equal Honour Likewise the next day on Horseback at which time this Lord Scales his Horse having a long sharp Pike of steel on his Chafâron upon their coping together it ran into the Nose of the Bâstard's Horse Which making him to Mount he fell on the one side with his Rider Whereupon this Lord Scales rode about him with his Sword drawn till the King Commanded the Marshal to help him up no more being done that day But the next day coming into the Lists on Foot with Pole-Axes they fought valiantly till the point of this Lord's Pole-Axe entered the sight of the Bastard's Helm Which being discern'd by the King he cast down his Warder to the end the Marshal should sever them Hereupon the Bastard requiring that he might go on in the perfoâmance of his Enterprise and Consultation being had with the Duke of Clarence then Constable and the Duke of Norff. Marshal whether it might be allow'd or not they determin'd that if so then by the Law of Arms the Bastard ought to be delivered to his Adversary in the same condition as he stood when the King caused them to be severed Which when the Bastard understood he relinquish'd his farther challenge The next year following this Anthony Lord Scales was by Indenture retain'd to serve the King in his Wars both by Sea and Land with five Knights fifty five men at Arms and two thousand nine hundred fourty and five Archers xxiv Masters of Ships and one thousand seventy and six Mariners for one quarter of that year And in 8 E. 4. accompanying the Lady Margaret beyond-Sea was present at Sluse upon the third of Iuly
of Age Ioane his Wife surviving who by her Testament bearing date 3 Dec. an 1485. 1 H. 7. bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of All-Hallows at Herst Monceaux near to the grave of Sir Richard Fenys Kt her Husband And to Elizabeth Lady Clinton her Daughter Wife of Iohn Lord Clinton and Thomas Fenys her Son gave all her Chattels and Jewells to be divided betwixt them Which Thomas accomplishing his full age in 7 H. 7. had Livery of his Lands Shortly after which viz. in 10 H. 7. he was made Knight of the Bath upon the Creation of Henry the Kings second Son Duke of Yorke And in 8 H. 7. appeared in Arms against the Cornish-men who had then made a great Insurrection So likewise shortly after when the Scots had laid Siege to Norham-Castle he marcht with the Earl of Surrey to the raising thereof This Thomas having been summon'd to Parliament from 11 H. 7. to 21 H. 8. by his Testament bearing date 1 Sept. an 1531. 23 H. 8. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Herst Monceaux on the North-side of the high Altar Appointing that a Tomb should be there made for placing the Sepulcher of our Lord with all fitting Furniture thereto in honour of the most blessed Sacrament Also that towards the Lights about the same Sepulcher C l. in Wax should be imploy'd in Tapers of ten pound weight a piece for to burn about it Likewise that his Funeral should be solemnized according to the degree of a Baron and a Tomb set over his Grave to the end it might be known where his Body resteth Moreover that an honest Priest should sing there for his Soul by the space of seven years taking annually for his Salary and to find Bread Wine and Wax xii marks sterling And died in an 1534. 26 H. 8. as it seems for then doth the Probate of this his Testament bear date leaving Thomas his Cousin and Heir Apparent to succeed him Which Thomas in an 1541. 33 H. 8. being seduced by some extravagant persons to course in the night time in Laughton-Park in Com. Suss. belonging to Nicholas Pelham Esq by the way at a place called Pikehay met with three persons betwixt whom and those of his Company there hapned a fray wherein one of them was mortally wounded and died soon after Whereupon he was indicted of murther for the same and being found guilty thereof upon Tryal by his Peers upon the xxix th of Iune being St. Peters day was carried from the Tower of London to Tiburn and there hang'd After which his Body was buryed in St. Sepulchers Church near Newgate he being then not above xxiv years of Age. Whose death was much lamented in regard of his youth noble disposition and the King 's inexorable rigour It is said that this Manslaughter for it was no other was committed by those who were of his Company at that time he not being present And that being call'd in question he was through the subtilty of some Courtiers who gaped for his Estate perswaded to acknowledge the Murther for that the Indictment charg'd him with and to submit himself to the King's mercy Unto which advice imprudently hearkning he had Sentence of death and suffered accordingly leaving Issue Gregory his Son and Heir and a Daughter called Margaret Which Gregory with his Sister being restored by Act of Parliament in 1 Eliz. accompanied the Earl of Lincoln in 14 Eliz. then sent Embassador to the King of France at Paris Where the League not long before concluded on at Bloys was fully ratified This Gregory Lord Dacres dying without Issue 26 Sept. an 1549. 36 Eliz. was buried at Chelsey leaving Margaret his Sister his sole Heir Which Margaret being Married to Sampson Lennard Esq and making claim to the Honour it was declared and adjudg'd by the Lords Commissioners for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England in the second year of King Iames with the privity and assent of the King that she the said Margaret ought to have and enjoy the name state degree stile honour place and precedency of the Barons Dacre to have and to hold to her and to the Issue of her Body in as full and ample manner as any of her Ancestors did enjoy the same As also that her Children might and should take and enjoy their place and precedence respectively as the Childern of her Ancestors Barons Dacre formerly had and enjoyed This Sampson also by the special favour of the King in 10 Iac. obtaining a grant to himself during his Life for to take place and precedence as the eldest Son to the Lord Dacres of the South had Issue by her the said Margaret Henry his Son and Heir to whom the Title of Lord Dacres was afterwards confirm'd Which Henry died 10 Aug. an 1616. 14 Iac. and by Chrysogona his Wife Daughter of Sir Henry Baker of Sissinhurst in Com. Cantii Knight left Issue three Sons Richard Edward and Fienes And two Daughters Margaret Married to Sir ... Wildgoose Knights and Philadelphia to Sir Thomas Parker of Willington in Com. Suss. Knight Which Richard Lord Dacre departed this Life at Herst-Monceaux 18 Aug. an 1630. 6 Car. 1. leaving Issue by Elizabeth his first Wife Daughter and Coheir to Sir Arthur Throkmorton of Paulere Perie in Com. Northt Knight four Sons viz. Francis Richard Thomas and Henry of which Sons Richard and Henry died young And by Dorothy his second Wife Daughter of Dudley Lord North one Son called Richard and Catherine a Daughter To whom succeeded Francis his Eldest Son who Married Elizabeth Daughter of Paul Vicount Banning and died in an 1662. leaving Issue by her two Sons Thomas advanced to the dignity of Earl of Sussex by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster 5 Octobris 26 Car. 2. and Henry Fienes Lord Say 25 H. 6. ¶ I Now come to Iames the second Son of the before-specified Sir William de Fienes Kt. This Iames being a valiant Souldier in 6 H. 5. obtain'd a grant from that Victorious King of the Lordship of De la Court le Comte within the Bayliwick of Cauâ in Normandy part of the possessions of the Lord of Lymers and likewise of all those Lands lying within the Bailiwick of âoben and Cauâ which did belong to Roger Bloset and his Wife The next year following upon the render of Arqueâ he was constituted Governour there And in 8 H. 6. attended the King into the France for the better defence of those parts In 15 H. 6. he was made Sheriff of Kent So likewise in 17 H. 6. of Surrey and Sussex And in 18 H. 6. being Esquire for the Body to that King had a grant of Câ yearly Pension to
House educating him with no less affection than if she had been his natural Mother Whereupon he became Heir to that fair Inheritance And that in token thereof not only his descendents whilst the Male line endured but the Stanleys proceeding from the said Isabel the Heir Female have ever since born the Child in the Eagles nest with the Eaâle thereon for their Crest Which Sir Iohn Stanley Husband to Isabel being an eminent person in his time in 13 R. 2. obtain'd a grant of the Mannour of Blake-castle in Ireland and was the same year made Justice of that Realm with the fee of an C Marks per annum payable out of the Exchequer Which Annuity King Henry the 4. in the first year of his reign confirmed and thereupon constituted him Lieutenant of Ireland In 19 R. 2. he was made Constable of the Castle of Rokesburgh in Scotland And in 7 H. 4. being then Steward of the Houshold to that King obtained Licence to fortifie an House at Leverpoole in Com. Lanc. which he had newly built with embattelled walls And the same year upon the forfeiture of Henry Percie Earl of Northumberland whereof in my discourse of that Family I have made a brief relation with William his Brother being sent to seize the Isle of Man formerly given to that Earl surrendring his Annuity of C Marks obtained a grant in Fee of the same Isle Castle and Pele and all the Isles adjacent as also of all the Regalities Franchises and Rights thereto belonging and Patronage of the Bishoprick there to be held of the King his Heirs and successors by Homage and the service of two Falcons payable on the days of their Coronation And in 10 H. 4. being made Constable of Windsor-castle was about that time installed Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter In 1 H. 5. he was again made Lieutenant of Ireland for six years And by the said Isabel his Wife had Issue two Sons John and Thomas the Issue of which Thomas by Maud the Daughter and Heir to Sir Iohn Arderne of Elford in Com. Staff Knight possessing a large Estate in those parts made Elford their chief Seat so long as the Males continued Which Iohn the elder Son in 5 H. 6. by the the name of Iohn Stanley Esq was made Constable of Caernarven Castle and having Married Isabel Daughter of ... and Sister of Sir William Harington Knight had Issue Thomas who being a Knight in 9 H. 6. was constituted Lieutenant of Ireland for the term of six years as his Grandfather had been And in 27 H. 6. with Iohn Vicount Beaumont and others was one of the Commissioners appointed to treat with the Scots for a Truce betwixt both Realms In 28 H. 6. with Iames Earl of Wiltshire and others he was put in Commission for the Custody and defence of the Town and Castle of Calais as also of the Marches adjacent and Tower of Riseâank for the term of five years He was likewise Chamberlain to that King and in 30 H. 6. was again constituted a Commissioner to treat with Iames Earl Douglas upon those Articles which had been formerly signed by him And by Iohn his Wife Daughter and Heir of Sir Robert Goâshill Knight leaving Issue three Sons Thomas William and Iohn and two Daughters Margaret Married to Sir William Troutbak Knight and Elizabeth to Sir Richard Molinâux Knight departed this Life in 37 H. 6. Which Thomas his eldest Son was summon'd to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm 24 Maii 1 E. 4. and afterwards and having Married Eleanore the Daughter of Richard Nevile Earl of Salisbury Sister to R. Nevile that ââout Earl of Warwick was in 8 E. 4. importun'd by his Brother Warwick to put himself in Arms against that King but refus'd And in 14 E. 4 being at that time Steward of the King's Houshold was by Indenture retain'd to serve him in his Wars of France for one whole year with forty men at Arms and three hundred Archers At which time Iohn Lord Scrope whose Ancestoâs had formerly been Lords of the Isle of Man making complaint to the King that this Lord Stanley bore the Arms of that place no determination could be made therein by reason of haste other than that Scrope should forbear at present to use them In this 22th of E. 4. Richard Duke of Gloucester being sent with an Army into Scotland this Thomas Lord Stanley commanded the right Wing thereof consisting of four thousand men and took Barwick by assault though with loss of many men And as he stood firm to King Edward the Fourth âo alter his death was he no less faithful to the young King Edward the Fifth as is clear from the design which the Duke of Gloucester Protector to the young King had to murther him when he took the Lord Hastings from the Council-Board in the Tower of London and caus'd his Head to be ãâã off For being then strâkân with an Halbert had he not stoop't suddenly to avoid the dint of the blow it had ãâã his pate Which might have been prevented in Case Haââângs had given heed to the Dream of this Lord Stanley the preceding night which was that a Boar with his Tusks had so râzed them both that the blood ran about their shoulders Of which Hastings had speedy advertisement with an invitation to come away and ride as far as they could that night but not being so fortunate as to regard that prophetick Dream though this Lord saved his Head yet was he Committed to Prison so soon as that Duke got the Crown but after enlarged for fear left his Son George Lord Strange might cause an insurrection and made Lord Steward of his Houshold as also Constable of England for Life and Knight of the most noble order of the Garter But having Married to his second Wife Margaret the Widdow of Edmund Earl of Richmund by whom she had Issue Henry Earl of Richmund afterwards King by the name of Henry the Seventh notice being taken by King Richard of Richmund's arrival in Britanny and that those aids which he might obtain from the French were like to disturb his quiet this Lord Stanley began to be suspected for a Well-wisher to that party and was thereupon Commanded to put away all Her Servants as also forbidden to send any Message unto or receive any from the Earl her Son And though he kept his designs so close that nothing could be discovered desiring to retire into his Country for a while yet could he not obtain leave so to do until he had given up George his Son and Heir as an Hostage for fear left he should stay in those parts purposely to join with the Earl
called Margaret married to Robert Earl of Sussex Which Anne surviving him afterwards became the Wife of Iohn Ratcliffe Lord Fitzwalter By his Testament he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Priory of Bourscough in Com. Lanc. in case he should die within that County otherwise in the Monastery of Syon in Com. Midd. or in the Colledge of Asherugge in Com. Buck. And departing this life at Collam in Com. Midd. 24 Maii An. 1521. 13 H. 8 was buried at Syon accordingly To whom succeeded Edward his eldest surviving Son which Edward in 19 H. 8. was one of the principal persons that accompanied Cardinal Wolsey in that notable Embassy to King Francis of France then at Amiens touching the making a War in Italy to set Pope Clement the seventh at liberty at that time prisoner to the Duke of Burbon upon his sacking of Rome And in 22 H. 8. having there Livery of his Lands amongst other of the Peers subscribed that Declaration sent to the same Pope whereby they gave him intimation that unless he did comply with King Henry in that business of his divorce from Queen Catherine his Wife which he then eagerly desired the farther acknowledgment of his Supremacy here would be in much danger In 28 H. 8. upon that Insurrection of the Northern-men called the Pilgrimage of Grace the King directed his Letters to this Earl exciting him to raise what Forces he could with promise to repay his charges And in 34 H. 8. King Iames the fourth of Scotland having entertained divers of the chief Northern Rebels he was one of the Lords which for that and some other reasons entred Scotland upon the 21 of October under the conduct of the Duke of Norff. then Lieutenant-General of the English Army but staid not long there About the beginning of King Edward the sixth's Reign he was made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter And in 4 E. 6. was one of the Peers of this Realm then party to the Articles of peace made by King Edward with the Scots and French in which the Emperour was also comprehended Also in 1 Mariae constituted Lord High Steward of England for the Coronation-day of that Queen who was solemnly crowned upon the fifth of October Likewise in 2 Eliz. one of her Privy-Council This Earl married three Wives 1 Dorothy Daughter to Thomas Howard Duke of Norff. by whom he had issue three Sons and four Daughters viz. Henry who succeeded him in his Honours 2 Sir Thomas Stanley Knight who married Margaret one of the Daughters and coheirs to Sir George Vernon of Haddon in Com. Derb. Knight and Sir Edward Stanley of Eynsham in Com. Oxon. Knight His Daughters were these Anne first married to Charles Lord Stourton and after to Sir Iohn Arundel of Lanherne in Com. Cornub. Knight Elizabeth to Henry Lord Morley Mary to Edward Lord Stafford and Iane to Edward Lord Dudley To his second Wife he married Margaret Daughter of Ellis Barlow of ... in Com. Lanc. Esq by whom he had issue one Son called George who died young and two Daughters Margaret married to Iohn Iermyn of Rushbroke in Com. Suff. Esq after to Sir Nicholas Poyntz Knight and Catherine to Sir Thomas Knyvet Knight And to his third Wife Mary Daughter to George Cotten of Cumbermere in Com. Cestr. Esq by whom he had no issue Which Mary surviving him afterwards became the Wife of Henry Earl of Kent By his Testament bearing date 24 Aug. An. 1572. 14 Eliz. he bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Ormeskirk appointing that a Chapell and Tomb should be there erected for that purpose correspondent to his Dignity and Honour And departing this life at Lathem on Friday 24 Oct. next following was Honourably buried there on the fourth of December next following the Monastery of Bourscough where his Ancestors lay Entombed being totally demolished in that general destruction of all other the Religious Houses made in the time of King Henry the 8. To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir Which Henry being summon'd to Parliament in 18 Eliz. took his place there upon the 8 of February the same year and in An. 1525. 28 Eliz. was sent to carry the Ensigns of the most noble order of the Garter to the King of France In 29 Eliz. he was one of the Peers which sate at Fotâeringhay upon tryal of the Queen of Scots and in 31 Eliz. being then Knight of the Garter sent into Flanders with other Commissioners there to treat of Peace with the Prince of Parma General of the King of Spâins Forces in those parts In 32 Eliz. he was constituted Lord High Steward of England upon the Tryal of Philip Earl of Arundell And having married Margaret Daughter to Henry Clifford Earl of Cumberland and of Alianore his Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Charles Brandon Duke of Suff. by Mary the Queen Dowager of France one of King Henry the seventh's Daughters he begot on her three Sons Edward who dyed young as also Ferdinando and William successively Earls of Derby By his Testament bearing date 21 Sept. An. 1594. 35 Eliz. he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in his Chapell at Ormeskirk and departing this life upon the 25 of Sept. ensuing was there interred To whom succeeded Ferdinand his surviving Son and Heir who overlived him but a short time For having by his Testament bearing date 12 Apr. 36 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in his said Chapell at Ormeskirk he departed this life in the flower of his youth soon after not without suspicion of poyson whereupon he was there interred upon the sixth of May next ensuing leaving issue by Alice his Wife Daughter to Sir Iohn Spencer of Althorpe in Com. Northt Knight three Daughters his Heirs Anne married to Grey Bruges Lord Chandos Frances to Sir Iohn Egerton Knight afterwards Earl of Bridgwater and Elizabeth to Henry Lord Hastings afterwards Earl of Huntington Whereupon William his Brother and Heir Male succeeding him in his Honours a dispute arose betwixt those Heirs Female and him touching the title to the Isle of Man The Queen therefore being not ignorant that not only divers Runagates of the English but Spaniards her Enemies might resort thither committed the charge thereof to Sir Thomas Gerard Knight afterwards Lord Gerard till that controversy should be judicially determined The decision of which point being brought before her learned Council they declared that the right thereof did solely appertain to her Majesty and that the Stanleys and Earls of Derby had no good title thereto by reason that King Henry the fourth shortly after he attain'd the Crown of this Realm upon the Outlary of William Scrope then Lord thereof bestowed it on Henry Earl of
and first to Sir William Stanley Knight younger Brother of Thomas the first Earl of Derby This Sir William being a stout adherer to the House of York and a near servant to King Edward the fourth in consideration thereof obtained from that King in the first year of his reign a grant in special tail of the Castle and Lordship of Skypton in Craven in Com. Ebor. with all the Towns and Hamlets belonging thereto then in the Crown by the attainder of the Lord Clifford Likewise in 2 E. 4. being at that time one of the Kings Carvers another grant of all those lands in Kent called by the name of Cobbeshole part of the possessions of Robert Myrefen then also in the Crown by reason of his attainder And in 10 E. 4. that King being taken prisoner by the Earl of Warwick and convey'd to Middleham-Castle in the North nevertheless having leave for his recreation to hunt this Sir William with a choise Band of Men by the help of Sir Thomas Borough took him from his Keepers and set him at liberty In 12 E. 4. he was Chamberlain of Chester and by King Richard the third was made one of the Knights for his Body as also constituted Justice of Norâhwales in the first year of his reign But shortly after he became suspected for a favourer of the Earl of Richmund there being cause enough for in 3 R. 3. he joined with Thomas Lord Stanley his elder Brother in raising âorces on the behalf of that Earl and marcht along with him to Bosworth Field where he became the chief Instrument of the Victory then obtained by so opportunely bringing on those fresh Forces to his aid when he stood in no little danger of losing the day For which happy service he was first made chief Gentleman of his Bedchamber as also one of his Privy Council and afterwards one of the Chamberlains of his Exchequer and Knight of the most noble order of the Garter But in 10 H. 7. whether he thought himself not sufficiently rewarded for that grand service done at Bosworth Field or whether he did really believe that the person whom Margaret Dutchess of Burgundy Sister or King Edward the fourth then brought to light whom our Historians call Perkyn Warbeck was the second Son of King Edward and that he had been secretly convey'd away and so preserved from that cruel murther which most men thought he suffered with the young King his Brother in the Tower of London is hard to say But certain it is that being accused for a favourer of that reputed counterfeit notwithstanding his merit at Bosworth-Field he suffered death for the same on Tower-Hill upon the 16 of February The substance of what they laid to his charge was an expression which fell from him viz. If he certainly knew that the young man called Perkin Warbeck were the undoubted Son of King Edward the fourth he would never bear Arms against him Whereupon construction being made that he bore no hearty good will to King Henry Likewise that being a person powerful and wealthy he was the more dangerous for it was commonly said that he had of ready coyn and plate in his Castle at Holt to the value of forty thousand Marks or more besides his Lands and Fees which extended to three thousand pounds per annum This Sir William Stanley by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of Thomas Hopton left issue William afterwards Knight who by Iane his Wife Daughter and Heir to Sir Geffrey Massy of Tatton Knight had Issue Iane his sole Daughter and Heir married to Richard second Son to Ranulph Brereton of Malpas Esq Stanley Lord Montegle IN 5 H. 8. Sir Edward Stanley Knight a younger Son to Thomas the first Earl of Derby of this House commanding the Rere of the English-Army at Fleddon-Field in the very heat of that memorable Battel forced the Scots by the power of his Archers finding themselves much gall'd by their Arrows to descend the Hill which occasioning them to open their Ranks gave the first hopes of that dayes Victory Whereupon the King of Scots espying the disorder and making a fresh charge with great courage almost overthrew the Earl of Surreys Standard But this Sir Edward thus coming in joining with the Lord Thomas Howard and the Lord Dacres soon put an end to the dispute by a total rout of their whole Army wherein that King lost his life As a reward for which service King Henry keeping his Whitsântide at Eltham the next ensuing year viz. 6 H. 8. commanded that in consideration of those his valiant acts against the Scots done in that Battel where he won the Hill and vanquisht all that opposed him in particular the Earl of Argile and many other persons of note As also for that his Ancestors bore the Eagle in their Crest he should be proclaimed Lord of Montaygle Which being then and there accordingly done he gave to the officers of arms five Marks besides the accustomed largess and likewise to Garter principal King of Arms his Fee Whereupon he had special Summons to the Parliament which began at Westminster upon the fifth of February the same year by the title of Lord Montegle and soon after that attended the Lady Mary the Kings Sister into France in order to her marriage there with Lewes the xii King of that Realm He was also made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter and by his Testament bearing date 5 Apr. 14 H. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buryed in the new Chancel to be erected at his costs and charges at the East end of the Chapel of St. Margaret at Hornby and in case he should depart this life before the consecrating of the fame then to be for the present interred within the Priory-Church there Appointing that his Executors should provide a convenient Marble-stone to be laid upon his Grave with an Image of Copper and gilt thereon and six Escocheons of his Arms with inscription necessary or else to lay his Body in a standing Tomb there with an Image in gross Copper gilt as should be most agreeable and seemly to the Chancel as also his Helmet and Arms to be there set up for the charge whereof he affigned C. Marks He likewise willed that his Executors should cause his Funeral to be ordered and solemnized in like manner and form as other Barons of England of the order of the Garter had usually been avoiding pomp and vain glory of the world with black gowns to his servants Children and Friends and distribution of Dole amongst poor people for the charge whereof he assigned C l. Also that xxiv white Gowns should be given to xxiv honest men to bear Torches on the day of his Funeral And his Obit yearly kept with Dirige and Mass upon the Anniversary of
and Lucie were thus married Katherine first to Sir Robert Vaughan of Lloydierd in Com. Montgom Knight afterwards to Sir Iames Palmer of Dorney Court in Com. Buck. Knight Chancellour of the Garter Father to Roger now Earl of Câstlemaine in Ireland and Lucie to William Abington of Hinlip in Com. Wigorn. Esq Of Percie his Son and Heir who succeeded him in his Honour it appears that in his Father's life time scil 16 Nov. 20 Iac. he was Created Baronet and Married Elizabeth Daughter of Six William Craven Knight Alderman of London Sister to William now Earl of Craven and departing this life 19 Ianuarii An. 1666. was buried at Welsh Poole leaving Issue William his only Son and Mary a Daughter Married to George Lord Talbot eldest Son to Iohn late Earl of Shrewsbury Which William in consideration of his eminent Loyalty to the King and other his special merits was by Letters Patents bearing date upon the fourth of April 26 Car. 2. advanced to the dignity of Earl of Powys and having taken to Wife the Lady Elizabeth Daughter to Edward late Marquess of Worcester hath Issue by her one Son called William and five Daughters Mary Married to Richard Son and Heir to Carrill Vicount Molineux Frances Anne Lucie and Winiâride Lord Herbert of Chirbury 5 Car. 1. HAving in my discourse of the Earls of Pembroke of this Family taken notice of their Descent from Henry Fitz Herbert Chamberlain to King Henry the First I now come to Edward Herbert of Montgomerie-Castle great Grand-son to Sir Richard Herbert Knight second Son to Sir Richard Herbert of Colbroke in Com. Monmouth Knight and younger Brother to William the first Earl of Pembroke and with him beheaded at Northampton in 9 E. 4. that is to say Son and Heir to Richard Herbert of Montgomerie Esq and Magdalen his wife Daughter to Sir Richard Newport of High Ercall in Com. Salop. Knight Son of Edward Herbert Esq Son of Sir Richard Herbert Knight one of the Gentlemen-Ushers of the Privy-Chamber to King Henry the Eight and Constable of the Castle of Bergavenny second Son to Sir Richard Herbert of Colbroke before-specified This Edward having First been a Fellow-Commoner in University-Colledge Oxon. and afterwards betaking himself to Travel as also to certain military Exercises in Foreign parts for divers years whereby he became much accomplisht was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Iames and afterwards receiv'd to be of Council to that King for his military affairs and Embassador to Lewes the XIII King of France to mediate for the relief of the Protestants in that Realm then besieg'd in several places in which service he continued more than five years managing that Trust with such fidelity and prudence as that he was thereupon advanced to the Dignity of a Baron of the Realm of Ireland where he had a fair Estate by the name of Lord Herbert of Castle Island alias Castle of the Island of Kerry in those parts by Letters Patents bearing date 31 Dec. 22 Iac. And after this having likewise approved himself a most faithful Servant to King Charles the First aswell in Council as in Arms was by him Created a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Herbert of Chirbury in Com. Salop. upon the seventh of May in the fifth year of his Reign This noble Lord was Author of that learned Philosophical Tract in Latine de Veritate Printed in an 1638. and since as I have heard translated into sundry Languages Also of these other De Causis Errorum de Religione Laici Edit Lond. 1645. De Expeditione in Ream Insulam Edit Lond. 1658. The Life and Reign of King Henry the Eight Edit Lond. 1649. And De Religione Gentilitium c. Edit Amstelodami an 1663. He Married Mary the Daughter and Heir to Sir William Herbert of St. Iulâans in Com. Monmouth Knight descended from Sir George Herbert Knight third Son to William the first Earl of Pembroke of this Family and departing this Life at London upon the fifth of August an 1648. was buryed in the Church of St. Giles in the Fields in the suburbs of that City leaving Issue two Sons Richard who succeeded him in his Honours and Edward as also one Daughter called Beatrix who died unmarried Which Richard during his Father's Life time being a person of great Courage and Valour served his late Majesty King Charles the First as Captain of a Troop of Horse in that first Engagement against his rebellious Scottish Subjects and afterwards in England against the late Usurpers raising at his own charge a full Regiment of Foot and a Troop of Horse the numbers whereof by reason of Death and other disasters were at sundry times so diminished as that his frequent Recruits at length amounted to no less than to two thousand eight hundred men as I have been credibly inform'd which Regiments he upheld and continued until his Majesties Authority and Interest through the prevalency of his Adversaries was totally forced out of South-Wales never forsaking him though he had at last no more than thirty men left and of those divers hurt and maimed Amongst his particular services in that sad and calamitous time he was one of those who conducted the Queen upon her Arrival from Holland at Burlington in Yorkeshire to the King then at Oxford And did for the most part personally attend his Majesty who had an especial love for him and imploy'd him in divers weighty affairs well knowing him to be a person able to serve him aswel with his Pen as Sword By Mary his Wife Daughter to Iohn Earl of Bridgwater he had Issue four Sons Edward who succeeded him Iohn who died young Henry lately Captain of a Troop of Horse in the service of the French King under Sir Henry Iones Knight and now Captain of the like Troop in the Regiment of his Royal Highness the Duke of York and Thomas who died unmarried As also four Daughters Frances Married to William Brown Esq Florence to Richard Herbert now of Oâley-Park in Com. Salop Esq Arabellâ and Alice And departing this life 13 Maii an 1655. was buried in the Chancel of the Parish Church of Montgomerie in North-Wales Which Edward now Lord Herbert of Chirbury and Castle Island being no less ready to serve his Sovereign than his noble Father and Grandfather ever really did in an 1659. took the first and then most probable opportunity together with his valiant Brother Henry to manifest his true Loyalty unto his now Majesty King Charles the Second And accompanied by no small number of his Kindred and Friends resolv'd at that time to have risen in Shropshire but being there betray'd readily join'd with Sir George Booth now Lord De la mer in that appearance of the Cheshire men and others in order to the restoration of his Majesty Which attempt however well intended became altogether insuccessful But
1524. 16 H. 8. had burial in the Priory of Thetford accordingly He Married two Wives First Elizabeth Daughter and sole Heir to Sir Frederick Tilney Knight Widdow of Humphrey Bourchier Lord Berners Which Elizabeth by her Testament bearing date 6 Nov. an 1506. 22 H. 7. bequeath'd her Body to be Interred in the Nuns Quire of the Minoresses without Aldgate in London nigh unto the place where Anne Montgomerie lay buried Appointing that no more than xx Torches should be used at her Burial and Month's minde Also that no Dole or money should be given at either of those solemnities but instead thereof C. marks to be distributed to poor Folks viz. to every poor man and woman in the Parishes of White-Chapell and Hackney vii d. By this Elizabeth he had Issue eight Sons 1. Thomas Created Earl of Surrey in his life time 2. Sir Edward Howard Knight of the Garter 3. Edmund the other five viz. Henry Iohn Charles Henry and Richard all dying young And three Daughters 1. Elizabeth Married to Thomas Vicount Rochford afterwards Earl of Wiltshire and Ormund 2. Muriel first to Iohn Grey Vicount L'isle afterwards to Sir Thomas Knevet of Buckenham in Com. Norff. Knight and Mary to Henry Fitz-Roy Duke of Richmund and Somers natural Son to King Henry the Eighth To his second Wife he Wedded Agnes Daughter of Sir Philip Tilney Knight by whom he had Issue William afterwards Created Baron Howard of Efstngham of whom and his Descendents I shall say more anon 2. Thomas who taking to Wife the Lady Margaret Douglas Daughter to Margaret Queen of Scots by her Husband the Earl of Angus Niece to King Henry was attainted of Treason upon some suspicion of his intents for aspiring to the Crown and departing this life in the Tower of London 1 Nov. an 1537. 29 Eliz. was buried at Thetford 3. Richard who died in an 1517. 9 H. 8. and was buried at Lambeth And four Daughters Anne Married to Iohn Earl of Oxford Dorothy to Edward Earl of Derby Elizabeth to Henry Earl of Sussex and Catherine first to Sir Rhese ap Thomas Knight but afterwards to Henry Daubeny Earl of Bridgwater This is in substance what I have dispersedly found to be most memorable of this great Duke But forasmuch as the Tablet fixed to his Monument at Thetford mentioneth divers other particulars well worthy of note before I farther proceed with my discourse of his Descendents I shall here exhibite a true Copy thereof Forasmoche as it is wryttyn in the Epitaphe about the Tombe here present of the high and myghty Prynce Thomas late Duke of Norffolk after his discent from his noble antecessours declared in the same in wrytyng whyche is also set out in Armes about the same Tombe that who will se farther of the maner of his lyvyng and servyce doon by hym to hys Pryncis and of hys honourable depertyng out of this world schall resorte and loke in thys Table Fyrst you schall know the seid Duke was in his yong age after he had been a sufficent season at the Gramer Schole Hencheman to King Edward the ivth and was than called Thomas Howard Son and Heire to Sir John Howard Knight after Lord Howard and after that Duke of Norffolk of right enheritance And the seid Thomas Howard whan he was at mannes age was wyth divers other Gentlemen of Englond sent to Charles Duke of Burgon in the begynnyng of the Wars betwixt Kyng Lewis of Fraunce and the seid Duke Charles and ther contynued unto th' ende of the seid Warres to hys great prayse and thankys as well of Kyng Edward hys own Soverayn Lord as of the seid Duke Charles And after the Warres doon betwyxt the seid Kyng Lewes and the seid Duke Charles than the seid Thomas Howard returned into Englond unto Kynge Edward hys Soverayn Lord and he made hym immedyately Esquyer for hys Body and he was aboute hym at hys makynge redy both Evenyng and Mornyng And afterward be made hym Knyghte at the Maryage of the Duke of York Kynge Edward hys seconde Son and so he was with the seid Kynge Edward in all hys busynes aswel at Lyncolneshire-feld and at the tyme of Banbury-felde as at all other hys busynes and also at suche tyme as the same Kynge was takyn by the Erle of Warwyke at Warwyke befor hys escape and departynge into Flaunders And after the Kyngys depertynge into Flaunders for that the coostis of England were so sett for depertynge of any other hys servantis and frendis the seid Thomas Howard was dryvin of force to take Sayntwary of Seynt Joannes in Colchester for the true service he bare unto Kânge Edward And at the seid Kyngys retourne out of Flaunders the seid Sir Thomas Howard resortyd unto hym and went wyth hym to Barnet-feld and there was sore hurte And after when Kyng Edward went into Fraunce wyth hys Army-Ryall he sent thether before divers Gentylmen and for that the seid Sir Thomas Howard had good experyence aswell in hys beynge wyth Charles Duke of Burgon as in divers Feldys and busynesses wit the seid Kynge Edwarde he had therfor commandment to go over wyth them and for hys advyse and counsell tyll the seyd Kynge came over And when King Edward and Kynge Lewes mette at the Barriars upon the River of Som the seid Sir Thomas Howard was wyth Kynge Edward at the Barriars by the Kyngis Commandement and no men save only the Chaunceller of Englonde the Chanceller of France and Sir John Cheney And after the Kyngis comyng home into Englonde the seyd Sir Thomas Howard obteyned lycens of the Kyng to lye in Norfolke at an Howsse which he had in the ryght of my Lady his Wyffe called Ashewolthorpe and ther he laye and kepte an honourable Howsse in the favour of the whole Shire duryng the lyffe of the seyd Kyng Edward and at that tyme and long after hys Father was alyve And after Kyng Edwââd was ded and Kyng Edward the fyfte his Son than Kyng Richard was Kynge and then the forseid Sir Thomas Howard was hys subgette And forthat the yong Dutchesse of Norffolk whiche was very Heir thereunto was dede withoute yssuâ and the Lord Howard father to the seid Sir Thomas Howard was rightefull Heire to the same off former discent was creatt Duke of Norfolk and he creatt Earl of Surrey and so they both served the seid Kyng Rychard truly as hys Subgettis duryng hys lyff lying at home in their own Countries and kepyng honorable Howsses and they went with hym to Bosworthe felde where the seid Kynge Rychard was slayne and also the seid Duke of Norfolk and th'afforseid Erle hurte and takyn upon the Felde and put in the Tower of London by Kyng Henry the seventh and ther contynued three yeerys and an halfe In whiche tyme of his being in the Tower the same Kyng Henry had a Felde wyth the Erle of Lyncolne in Notynghamshire besydes Newark
of Queen Elizabeth Conducted the Lady Anne of Austria Daughter to Maximilian the Emperour from Zeland into Spain And in 16 Eliz. 24 Apr. was Install'd Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter In 28 Eliz. upon the Death of Edward Earl of Lincoln Lord High Admiral of England being then also Lord Chamberlain to the Queen as his Father had formerly been he was Constituted his Successor in that great Office Whereupon in an 1588. 30 Eliz. when that formidable Armado from Spain so much threatned an Invasion here he was Constituted Lieutenant-General of the Queen 's whole Fleet at Sea of whose prosperous success she had no small opinion well knowing him by his moderation and noble extraction to be a person of great knowledge in maritime affairs discreetly wary throughly valiant industrious in action and a person whom the Mariners intirely loved And in 39 Eliz. further dangers being threatned from the Spaniard through the help of those Irish which were rebelliously disposed he was made joint General of the English Army with Robert Earl of Essex for the defence of this Realm both by Sea and Land viz. Essex for the Land and this Lord Admiral for the Sea the First Squadron being led by him the second by Essex the third by Thomas Howard and the fourth by Sir Walter Raleigh In this year also 15 Iunii he was Constituted Justice-Itinerant of all the Forests South of Trent for life and upon the 22th of October following in consideration of his eminent services in an 1588. by defending this Realm against the Spanish Armado and afterwards in sacking of Cadiz in Spain as also in destroying the Spanish Fleet then in the Port there was advanced to the dignity and title of Earl of Notingham as descended from the Family of Moâbray whereof some had been Earls of that County In 41 Eliz. still continuing in high reputation at Court some danger from the Spaniard being then again threatened he was Constituted Lieutenant-General of the Queens Field Forces and in 44 Eliz. made one of the Commissioners for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England In 1 Iac. in Order to the solemnity of King Iames his Coronation he was made Lord Great Steward of England for that occasion And in 2 Iac. upon renewing the Commission unto seven of the great Lords for exercising that Office of Earl Marshal was likewise Constituted one of that number But in an 1619. 17 Iac. he surrendered his Patent for the Office of Lord Admiral into the Kings hands whereupon it was conferr'd on the Marquess of Buckingham This noble Earl Married to his first Wife Katherine Daughter to Henry Lord Huâsdon by whom he had Issue two Sons William who Wedded Anne Daughter and sole Heir to Iohn Lord St. Iohn of Bleâso but died in his life time leaving Issue Elizabeth his sole Daughter and Heir Married to Iohn Lord Mordant of Turvey in Com. Bedf. afterwards Earl of Peterborough 2. Charles his Successor in his Honours As also three Daughters Elizabeth Married to Sir Robert Southwell of Wood-Risâng in Com. Norffâ Knight Frances first to Henry Fitz-Gerald Earl of Kidare in Ireland afterwards to Henry Lord Cobâam and Margaret to Sir Râchard Leveson of Trentham in Com. Staff Knight and Vice-Admiral of England To his second Wife he Married Margaret Daughter to Iames Steward Earl of Murrey in Scotland which Margaret was naturalized in the Parliament of 1 Iac. By whom he had Issue two Sons Iames who died young and Sir Charles Howard Knight And died at Hayling near Croydon in Kent 13 Dec. an 1624. 22 Iac. being at that time 88. years of age having been Knight of the Garter 52. years Margaret his Wife surviving him who afterwards Married to Sir William Munson Knight afterwards Vicount Castelmayn in Ireland To whom succeeded Charles his second Son the Elder dying before him without Issue-Male Which Charles first took to Wife Charitie Daughter of ... White Widdow of ... Leche a Londoner afterwards Mary Daughter of Sir William Cokaine Knight Alderman of London And thirdly Margaret Daughter to Iames Earl of Murray in Scotland by whom he had Issue Iames who died unmarried and Charles Which Charles succeeding him in his Honours Married Arabella Daughter of ... Smith of ... but as yet hath not any Issue so that Francis Howard of Great Buckham in Com. Surr. Esq Son and Heir to Sir Charles Howard Knight Son and Heir to Sir Francis Howard Knight Brother and Heir to Sir Edward Howard Knight Cup-bearer to King Iames Son and Heir to William Howard of Lingfeild in Com. Surr. second Son to William Lord Howard of Effingham is his next expectant Heir Male. Howard Earl of Suffolk ¶ THE next Collateral branch not yet spoke of is Thomas another younger Son of Thomas the second Duke of Norfolk by Margaret his second Wife Daughter and sole Heir to Thomas Lord Audley of Walden This Thomas was by Act of Parliament in 27 Eliz. restored in blood and in 39 Eliz. summon'd to Parliament by the Title of Lord Howard of Walden Also in May 1 Iac. made choice of for one of that King's Privy-Council and 21 Iulii next ensuing advanced to the dignity of Earl of Suffolk After this he was made Lord Chamberlain of the Kings Houshold and upon the 11 of Iuly 12 Iac. constituted Lord high Treasurer of England In which great Office he continued until 19 Iulii 18 Iac. Sir Henry Mountagu Knight Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Kings Bench then succeeding him therein In 13 Iac. the Commission for exercising the office of Earl Marshal of England being renew'd he was join'd with other great Lords therein So likewise in 15 Iac. upon another renovation thereof Being also Knight of the most noble order of the Garter he built that stately House called Audley-end near Walden in Com. Suff. And having married Elizabeth eldest Daughter and Coheir to Sir Henry Knevet of Charlton in Com. Wiltes Knight Widow of Richard eldest Son to Robert Lord Riche by her had Issue seven Sons 1 Theophilus who succeeded him in his Honours 2 Thomas afterwards created Earl of Berkshire 3 Henry who married Elizabeth Daughter and sole Heir to William Basset of Blore in Com. Staff Esq by whom he had Issue Elizabeth Wife of Sir Iohn Harper of Swarston in Com. Derb. Knight 4 Sir Charles Howard Knight who married Mary Daughter and Heir to Sir Iohn Fitz of ... in Com. Devon Knight Widow of Thomas Darcy Son and Heir apparent of Thomas Earl Rivers and before that the Widow of Sir Alen Percie Knight 5 Sir Robert Howard Knight of the Bath 6 Sir William Howard Knight of the Bath and 7 Sir Edward
departed this life 10 Apr. an 1593. 36 Eliz. Whereupon he had Burial at Boreham accordingly upon the 8th of May next following leaving Issue Robert his only child who succeeding him in his Honours in 37 Eliz. was sent into Scotland from Queen Eliz. to stand in her stead as a Godfather at the Christening of Prince Henry In 39 Eliz. this Robert was in that voyage with Robert Earl of Essex to Cadez and install'd Knight of the Garter in an 1621. 19 Iac. He first married Brigeâ Daughter to Sir Charles Morison of Caysho-bury in Com. Hertf. Knight and had Issue by her two Sons Henry who Married Iane Daughter of Sir Michael Stanhope Knight and Thomas and two Daughters Elizabeth Married to Sir Iohn Ramsey Knight Vicount Hadington afterwards Earl of Holdernes and Honora All dying in his life time Issueless To his second Wife he Married Frances Daughter to Hercules Meutas of Hame in Com. Essex Esq one of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth but had no Issue by her And departing this life at his House in Clerkenwell in the Suburbs of London 22 Sept. an 1629. 5 Car. 1. was buryed in the Church of Boreham with his Ancestors Whereupon the Title of Earl of Sussex descending to Sir Edward Ratclyffe Knight Son and Heir to Sir Humphrey Ratcliffe of Elnestow before-specified as Grandson and Heir Male to Robert the first Earl of Sussex of this Family Sir Henry Mildmay of Mulsho in Com. Essex Knight Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Mildmay Knight by the Lady Frances his Wife Daughter to Henry Earl of Sussex by Anne his second Wife Daughter of Sir Philip Calthorp Knight Cousin and Heir of the half blood to the before-specified Robert Earl of Sussex who died in an 1629. without Issue laid claim to the Title of Lord Fitzwalter shortly after the sitting of that unhappy Long Parliament which began at Westminster 3 Nov. an 1640. 16 Car. 1. by reason of his Descent in blood from Elizabeth the Daughter and sole Heir to Walter Lord Fitzwalter who died without Issue Male in 10 H. 6. as hath been already observed But the Troubles shortly coming on which begot a flame of War as is very well known nothing was done therein till after the happy restoration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second that Henry Mildmay Esq Grandson and next Heir to the said Sir Henry Mildmay Knight by Petition to his Majesty laid claim to this Title of Lord Fitzwalter and since that Benjamin his Brother and Heir the said Henry dying soon after Which Petition being referr'd to the consideration of the House of Peers in Parliament after much opposition thereto by Robert Cheeke Esq Son of Henry Cheeke by Frances his Wife one of the Sisters and Heirs of the whole blood to Edward Earl of Sussex who deceased without Issue One of his Objections being that of the half blood in Mildmay and the other that the Barony or Title of Lord Fitzwalter was merg'd and extinct with the Earldom It was upon full debate and mature consideration had therein resolv'd upon the Question that the Half blood could not be any impediment in the case of a dignity And that though a Baron in Fee simple be made an Earl the Barony shall descend to the Heir general whether the Earldom do continue or be extinct This Benjamin now Lord Fitzwalter hath Married Catherine Daughter and Coheir to Thomas eldest Son to Thomas Vicount Fairfax of Emmeley in Ireland and by her hath Issue three Sons Charles Benjamin and Walter Philibert de Shaunde Earl of Bath 1 H. 7. AMongst others who were raised to great Titles of Honour by Henry Earl of Richmund after his happy Victory at Bosworth-field whereupon he obtain'd the Crown of this Realm by the name of King Henry the Seventh this Philibert de Shaunde by Birth a Frenchman and of the Province of Britanny having approved himself a faithful Friend to him when being sought after by King Richard he became necessitated for safety to flee to the Duke of Britanny was by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster upon the sixth day of January 1 H. 7. advanced to the degree of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Bath with an C. Marks per annum Fee payable out of the Issues and profits of the Counties of Somerset and Dorset for his better support of that dignity But of his Death Wife or Issue I have not seen any thing Borough 3 H. 7. THis Family of Burgh alias Borough of Gaynesborough in Com. Linc. did derive their Descent from Hubert de Burgh a younger Son to the famous Hubert de Burgh sometime Justice of England and Earl of Kent but the first of them touching whom I have seen any thing memorable is Thomas who being a Knight in 10 E. 4. at which time the King was taken by Nevill Earl of Warwick and kept Prisoner at Middleham-Castle in the North but with leave to ride out and hunt for his Recreation join'd with Sir William Stanley in the rescue of him from his Guards And upon his return from beyond Sea being constrain'd at that time to quit the Realm as is very well known met him at Northampton with what assistance he could raise and accompanied him to Barnet-field where he became Victorious This Sir Thomas Borough by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter and one of the Coheirs to Sir Henry Perci of Athol Knight left Issue Thomas his Son and Heir Which Thomas was elected into the Society of Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter in King Richard the Thirds time and advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm 29 Sept. 3 H. 7. Whereupon he had Summons to Parliament the same year and afterwards And by his Testament bearing date 18 Febr. an 1495. 11 H. 7 bequeath'd his Body to be buried in his new Chapel within the Parish-Church of All-Saints at Gaynesburgh in Com. Linc. Appointing that a Tomb should be erected at the North end of the Altar in the same Chapel with two Images thereon viz. of himself in Armour and of his Wife with their Arms and the days of their respective Deaths Also upon that for himself to have his Mantle of the Garter with a Garter about his Leg. Likewise that in the same Chapel there should be Founded a perpetual Chantry of one Priest whom he willed to be honest discreet able and cunning in Reading and Singing to help to serve God and to keep the Quire daily in the said Church and to sing and pray in the same Chapel for his Soul and for the Soul of Dame Margaret his Wife as also for the Souls of his Father and Mother and all his Ancestors and to have an annual Rent of ten pounds for evermore Moreover he willed that upon his Mother lying Interred in St. Iames Abby near
Garter And departing this life in 17 H. 8. was buried in the before specified Chapell where his Monument yet remaineth To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir Which Henry in 12 H. 8. his Father then living bearing the title of Lord Herbert upon that famous Enterview Betwixt Ardres and Guisnes by King Henry and Francis the first of France where all Feats of Arms were exercised for the space of forty days on Horse and Foot was one of the Challengers on the part of the English And in 15 H. 8. accompanied the Duke of Suffolk General of the English Forces then sent into France at which time divers Castles and strong places were by him won In which service he merited so well as that he had âhe honour of Knighthood conferred on him by that Duke And in 17 H. 8. shortly after his Fathers death was apointed one of the Commissioners for concluding a Peace with the French In 18 H. 8. he had a special Livery of all the Lands which either by the death of his Father or Elizabeth his Mother Daughter and Heir to William Earl of Huntington did by Inheritance descend to him In 22 H. 8. he was one of the Peers who subscribed that Declaration then sent to Pope Clement the seventh intimating to him that the loss of his Supremacy here would be endangered in case he did not comply with King Henry in that business of his divorce from Queen Katherine And in 5 E. 6. accompanied the Marquess of Northampton into France who being then sent Embassador to that King presented him with the Order of the Garter This Henry Married Elizabeth Daughter to Sir Antbony Browne Knight Standard-Bearer to King Henry the Seventh and by her had Issue four Sons William his Son and Heir Thomas who died in the Tower of London Sir Charles Somerset Knight Standard-Bearer to the Band of Pensioners in the time of Queen Elizabeth and Francis slain at Musselborough-field 1 E. 6. As also four Daughters Eleanore Married to Sir George Vaughan Knight Lucie to Iohn Nevil Lord Latimer Anne to Thomas Percie Earl of Northumberland and Iane to Sir Edward Mansel of Morgan in Com. Glamorgan Knight and departing this life 26 Nov. 3 E. 6. was buried at Ragland Which William succeeding him in his Honours was Install'd Knight of the Garter in the time of King Edward the Sixth and in 16 Eliz. sent by that Queen into France with a Font of pure gold for the Christening of a Daughter to Iames the Fifth King of that Realm as also to stand in the Queens stead as one of the Sureties In 29 Eliz. he was one of the Peers which sate upon Tryal of the Queen of Scots He Married Christian Daughter to Edward Lord North by whom he had Issue Edward his only Son and Heir and two Daughters Elizabeth Married to William a younger Son of William Lord Windsor and Lucie to Henry Herbert Son of Sir Thomas Herbert of Wynestow in Com. Montgom Knight And by his Testament bearing date 1 Febr. an 1587. 30 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Ragland appointing that a Tomb of Marble should be made over his Grave After which upon the 22th of the same Month of Febr. he departed this life and was buried there accordingly To whom succeeded Edward his Son and Heir Which Edward in 33 Eliz. was sent Embassador to King Iames the Sixth of Scotland to congratulate his Marriage and safe return from Denmark as also to signify unto him that he was made choice of with the King of France to be one of the Knights Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter and upon the 21th of April 43 Eliz. was made Master of the Horse being the best ââââeman and Tilter of the times which great Offââââ he had likewise conferr'd upon him 15 Ian. 1 Iac. with the Fee of C. marks per annum for life and in 2 Iac. was Constituted one of the Lords Commissioners for exercising the Office of Earl Marshal of England But upon the first of Ianuary 13 Iac. resigning that Office of Master of the Horse he was the day next following made Lord Privy Seal and in 15 Iac. 27 Martii had a new Grant of that Office of Lord Privy Seal with the Fee of fifteen hundred pounds per annum for life Whereupon in Ianuary 18 Iac. receiving Command to sit in the Court of Requests with the Masters there the King deeming it unfit that so great a Magistrate should not have a seat of Judicature he took his place there accordingly upon the seventh of February which was towards the end of Hillary â Term next following This Earl being also Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter Wedded the Lady Elizabeth Daughter to Francis Earl of Huntington by Katherine his Wife Daughter and Heir to Henry Poole Lord Montacute and by her had Issue six Sons William who died in his life time unmarryed Henry who succeeded him in his Honours Sir Thomas Somerset Sir Charles Somerset and Sir Edward Somerset Knights of the Bath and Christopher who died unmarried He had likewise six Daughters Elizabeth Married to Sir Henry Guilford of Hemsted in Com. Cantii Knight Catherine to William Lord Petre Anne to Sir Edward Winter of Lydney in Com. Glouc. Knight Frances to William Morgan of Llanternam in Com. Monmouth Esq Blanch to Thomas Son and Heir to Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour and Katherine to Thomas Lord Windsore And departing this life at his House in the Strand 3 Martii an 1627. was buried at Ragland Which Henry so succeeding him being a person of a most noble and generous disposition ample fortune and perfectly loyal manifested his dutiful affections to the late King Charles the First of blessed memory by very large supplies when the predominant party in the late long Parliament had reduced him to extream necessities In consideration whereof and of his personal merits otherwife he was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 2 Nov. in the eighteenth year of that Kings Reign advanced to the Title of Marquess of Worcester This Henry Married Anne Daughter and sole Heir to Iohn Lord Russel Son and Heir to Francis Earl of Bedford and by her had Issue nine Sons viz. Edward who succeeded him in his Honours Sir Iohn Somerset Knight Thomas and Charles William Henry Frederick Francis and Iames who died young and three Daughters Elizabeth Married to Iohn Vicount Mountagu Anne a Nun at Antwerpe and Mary who died unmarried And departing this life ... An. 1647. was buried at Ragland Which Edward so succeeding him first Married Elizabeth Daughter to Sir William Dormer of Wing in Com. Buck Knight eldest Son to Robert Earl of Caernarvon which Sir William died before his Father and had Issue by
And joining with Robert Earl of Essex in that Insurrection by him made in 43 Eliz. suffered imprisonment thereupon Which William so succeeding him bore the title of Lord Montegle from his Mother He was also the person in his Fathers life time to whom that notable Letter was delivered whereby the dangerous Powder Plot came to be discovered the contents thereof being to advertise this young Lord to forbear coming to the Parliament that Session which was to begin 5 Nov. 3 Iac. Intimating that those who should fit there would receive a terrible blow and yet not see who did hurt them Which Letter being shew'd to King Iames though others sleighted it he caused search to be made in the Cellers under the Lords House whereby the Powder being found the mischief was prevented This William Lord Morley and Montegle married Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Thomas Tresham Knight by whom he had Issue three Sons Sir Henry Parker Knight of the Bath William and Charles and three Daughters Frances died a Nun Katherine married to Iohn Earl Rivers and Elizabeth to Edward Cranfeild and departing this life at Haslingbury-Morley in Com. Essex 1 Iuly an 1622. 20 Iac. was buried in the Parish-Church there To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir made Knight of the Bath at the creation of Charles Prince of Wales in an 1616. who married Philippa Daughter and Coheir to Sir Thomas Carrel of Shipley in Com. Surr. Knight and by her had Issue one only Son called Thomas and departing this life about the month of Iune an 1655. was buried at Haslingbury Which Thomas married Mary the Daughter of Henry Martin of Langworth in Com. Berks. Esq Son and Heir to Sir Henry Martin Knight sometime Judge of the Court of Admiralty but hath no Issue Windsor 21 H. 8. HAving in my first Volume of this Historical work already said something as to the antiquity of this Family and in particular of Sir William de Windsore Knight who had summons amongst the Barons of this Realm to divers Parliaments in King Richard the Seconds time I now come to Sir Andrew Windsore Knight the principal branch thereof viz. Son and Heir of Thomas Windsore Esq and Elizabeth his Wife Daughter and Coheir of Iohn Andrews Esq This Sir Andrews Windsore had his chief seat at Stanwell near Hounslow in Com. Midd. Which fair Lordship his Ancestors had enjoied by succession from the Norman Conquerors time and being summon'd to that notable Parliament begun at Westminster 3 Nov. 21 H. 8. and held by Prorogation until the 27 th of that Kings reign was admitted into the House upon the first of December the same year This being that Parliament which gave the fatal stroke to all the lesser Monasteries and thereby opened the gap to the miserable ruine of all the rest which soon after happened And the next ensuing year was one of the temporal Lords who subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the seventh intimating to him that unless he did comply with King Henry in that business of his divorce from Queen Katherine his Supremacy here was like to be endangered But of this Lord Windsor I have little else to say than what I have been told by Thomas late Lord Windsor deceased and which he received by Tradition from his Ancestors viz. that after the dissolution of the greater Monasteries in 31 H. 8. the King being inform'd by Cromwell and some other who had been his chiefest Agents in that work that the most likely way to secure them from ever returning again to those uses whereunto their pious Founders did at first design them would be to dispose most of them into the Hands of the Nobility and Gentry by free Gift easie Purchases or advantagious Exchanges This subtle Project so wrought with the King as that he soon assented to put it in practice and in order thereunto thought fit amongst others to engage this Lord Windsore for one to which end he sent him a Message that he would dine with him at Stanwell upon a certain day not long after And accordingly did so But before he went away told him that he liked so well of that place as that he resolv'd to have it yet not without a more beneficial Exchange Whereunto the Lord Windsore answering that he did hope his Highness was not in earnest and that it having been the Seat of his Ancestors for many Ages he would not now take it from him The King with a stern Countenance replyed that it must be and Commanded him upon his Allegiance to go speedily to his Attorney General who should more fully acquaint him with his Royal pleasure Which daring not to refuse he accordingly repaired to the Attorney General who shew'd him a Draught ready made of an Exchange for that Lordship of Stanwell with its appurtenances lying in the Counties of Midd. Surr. Buck. Berks. and Sutht by which the greatness of it may be in some sort discern'd in lieu of Bordsley-Abby in Com. Wigorn. Whereof being constrain'd to accept he was Commanded to quit Stanwell forthwith though he had then laid in his Christmass-Provisions for the keeping of his wonted Hospitality there Whereupon he left them in the House saying They should not find it Bâre Stanwell This hapned in 34 H. 8. but was no little trouble to his mind and perhaps might conduce to the shortning of his days For before the end of that year his death hapned in order whereunto by his Testament bearing date 16 Martii next ensuing he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Quire of the Church of the Holy Trinity at Hounâslow in Com. Midd. between the Pillars where the Lady Elizabeth his Wife lay Interred Appointing a convenient Tomb of Freestone to be there erected for him with such Arms Images and Inscription as should be thought best by his Executors As also xxiv Torches with four great Tapers to be born by xxviii poor men about his Hârse every Torch weighing xvi l. and every Taper xii l. Each of those poor men to have for their labour a Gown of Frize and vi d. in money And departed this life shortly after for the Probate of this his Testament beareth date ult Iulii next following By Elizabeth his Wife Sister and Coheir to Edward Blount Lord Montjoy he had Issue three Sons then surviving viz. Sir William Windsore Knight his Son and Heir for George his eldest Son who Married the Lady Vrsula one of the Sisters and Heirs to Iohn Earl of Oxford died in his life time without Issue Edmund and Thomas and four Daughters Elizabeth Married to Sir Peter Vavasour of Spaldington in Com. Ebor. Knight Anne to Sir Roger Corbet of Morton-Corbet in Com. Salop. Knight Edyth to George Ludlow of Hill-Deverell in Com. Wilts Esq and Eleanor first to Raphe Lord Scrope of Upsall and afterwards to Sir Edward Nevill Kt. Which
William so succeeding him in his Honour upon the Death of King Edward the Sixth was one of the first that appeared for Queen Mary And Married twice First Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir of Peter Condray of Hariet in Com. Sutht Esq Widdow of Richard Pawlet Esq by whom he had Issue Philip a Son who died young Secondly Margaret the Daughter and Heir to William Samburne Esq and by her had Issue Edward his Son and Heir and two other Sons Walter and William and nine Daughters viz. Elizabeth first Married to Henry Son to Thomas Lord Sands secondly to Sir George Pawlet Knight and thirdly to ... Scrope of Hamilton in Com. Buck. Secondly Eleanore to Sir Christopher Brome of Halton in Com. Oxon. Knight Thirdly Bridget to Edward Ferrers of Badsley-Clinton in Com. Warr. Esq Fourthly Mary to William Scot of the Mote in Com. Suss. Esq Fifthly Dorothy to Thomas Pauncefote of Haresfelde in Com. Gloue Esq Sixthly Anne Seventhly Vâsula and Eighthly Margaret who all died Unmarried and Ninthly another Anne Wife of Henry Grey of Pirgo in Com. Essex Heir Male to Henry Duke of Suffolk Which Edward the eldest Son in 4 Mariae serv'd at the Siege of St. Quintins his Father then living And by his Testament bearing date 20 Dec. an 1572. 15 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Bradenham in Com. Buck. And gave to his Son Frederick all these parcels of Plate viz. his gilt Cup called the Helmet two standing Pots all gilt Ten standing Cups after the new making of the Almain-manner of his best plate Four Beer Cups all gilt a Salt of Gold and Crystal which his Father as Lord Panterer of England had by his Office at the Coronation of Queen Mary Appointing that all his Armour together with his Plate before bequeathed should go from Heir Male to Heir Male of his Body one after another But after this being at the Spawe by a Codicil to this his Testament bearing date there 18 Iunii an 1573. in the same 15 th year of Queen Eliz. he bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Cathedral Church of the noble City of Leage appointing that a convenient Tomb should be there erected to his memory but his Heart to be inclosed in Lead and sent into England there to be buried in the Chapel at Bradenham under his Father's Tomb in token of a true English man The certain time of his death I have not seen but that he died in those parts is sure enough and that by the ââdy Catherine his Wife Daughter to Iohn Earl of Oxford by Dorothy his Wife Daughter to Raphe Nevill Earl of Westmorland he had Issue four Sons Frederick Henry Edward and Andrew and four Daughters viz. Mary and Elizabeth who died in their Infancies Margaret Married to Iohn Talbot of Graston in Com. Wigorn. Esq And Catherine to Robert Andley of Berechurch in Com. Essex Esq Which Catherine departed this life 17 Ian. an 1599. 12 Eliz. and was buried in the Chancel at Tarâick in Com. Wigorn. with this Epitaph upon her Monument D. O. M. KAtherinae Oxoniae filiae Westmorlandiae neptis Staffordiae Buckinghamiensis Abneptis Windesoriae conjugis hîc jacent cineres Quae ortu vero partu clara clarior virtute Edwardo chariss maritâ Venetiis defuncto aetate forma florens xxxiii vitae anno viduam castitatem more prisco incoepit usque ad sexagesimum vitae ultimum sanctè tenuit novo tunc flagrans amore novum quaesivit Sponsum in coelis Christum Terrestrem haec terra tenet partem Aetheream aether Obiit 17 Ian. 1599. Sed ne Exemplar Castitatis pudicitiae honore merito posteri exemplo hîc carerent Aviae suae dignissimae Thomas ex Henrico filio nepos hoc Monumentum poni curavit Ex marito quatuâr suscepit filios Fredericum dominum Windesore qui coelebs obiit Henricum dominum Windesore è regione sepultum qui Annam cohaeredem Thomae Rivet equitis aurati uxorem duxit Edwardum qui Elizabetham Ardington Andream qui Annam Peccham Quatuor item filias quarum Maria Elizabetha infantili aetate obiere Margareta eximio Iohanni Talbot de Grafton Com. Wigorniensi armig Catherinâ Robertâ Audley de Berechurch Com. Essexiensi armig nupsit Secundùm misericordiam tuam memento mei tu propter bonitatem tuam Psal. 24. vers 8. To this last mention'd Edward Lord Windsore succeeded Frederick his Son and Heir who by his Testament bearing date 2 Dec. An. 1585. 28 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried with such decent and comely Funerals as appertained to his Estate and died soon after unmarried for the Probate thereof beareth date upon the xxiith of the same Month. Whereupon Henry his Brother succeeded him who took to Wife Anne the Coheir of Sir Thomas Rivet of Chipenham in Com. Cantâbr Knight and departing this life at Hewell-Grange in Com. Warr. an 1605. lyeth buried also in the Chancel at Tarbick with this Epitaph upon his Tomb. HIC in spe Resurrectionis obdormit praenobilis Henricus Baro Windsore de Bradenham filius Edwardi domini Windsore Catherinae filiae Iohannis de Vere Comitis Oxon. Dorothae Radulphi Nevill Comitis Westmorlandiae filiae Qui Frederico fratre seniore moriente siâe liberis Paternam haereditatem Honorem adiit Titulis verò animi Fortitudinem in prosperis in adversis Patientiam adjunxit Tam acquisitione quà m procreatione verè nobilis Duxit in uxorem Annam cohaeredem Thomae Rivet de Chipenham in Com. Cantab. militis filiam ex Grisildâ filiâ domini Gulielmi Paget Baronis de Beandefert Custodis privati Sigilli Regii regnantibus Mariâ Elizabethâ ex quâ redditus satis amplos liberos Connubii benedictionem suscepit bis binos masculos Caeteras quinque Filias pars major earum ante ipsos parentes ââipsârum Cunabulis inteâ coelestes cohortes ascripti sunt Funebria ãâã miseriam hujus mundi gustaturi tresâsolummâdo supervixâre Thomas scilicet filius haeres Elizabetha senior nupta Dixâo Hickman de Keâ in Com. Surr. armigero Et Elizabethâ junior censanguinâo suo Andreae Windesor armigâro nobilitatem suam omnibus animi corporis dotibus adornavit Deo devâtissimum Principi obseqâentissâmuâ âxori amantissimam Damesticis liberalissimum suaâissimum omnibus charum semper se praebuit In hoc agro suo Tardebigiensi monsâone de Hewell in ipsa Camerâ ubi primòspiravit expiravit magnâ cum Christianâ alacritate fiduciâ animam in manus Redemptoris placidè quietè commendavit Corpus in hac Ecclesiâ sepeliri curavit sexto die Aprilis inter Resurrectionis solennia pâst partum virginis MDCv. invictissimi nostri Britânniae Monarchae Iacobi terâio Aetatis suae circiter xliii Hoc qualecââque Monumentum Epitaphium meritis suis noâ satis
the Duke of Guise did appoint should remain Captives and be put to ransome After which in 15 Eliz. he was one of the Peers who sate in judgment upon Tryal of the Duke of Norf. also in 29 Eliz. upon Tryal of the Queen of Scots and departed this life in 33 Eliz. By Anne his Wife Daughter of Sir Iohn Wentworth of Gosfeild in Com. Essex Knight he had two Sons William who married Elizabeth the Daughter of William Lord Burleigh and died in his life time without Issue and Henry as also Elizabeth a Daughter married to William Son and Heir to Sir Francis Hynde Knight Which Henry succeeding him in his Honour departed this life in 36 Eliz. leaving Issue by Anne his Wife Daughter of Sir Owen Hopton Knight Widow of Sir William Pope Knight Thomas his Son and Heir Who having been made Knight of the Bath at the Creation of Henry Prince of Wales 4 Iunii an 1610. 8 Iac. was created Lord Wentworth of Nettlested in Com. Ebor. as also Earl of Cleveland 5 Febr. 1 Car. 1. And afterwards made Captain of the Guard In which place and other Commands of trust he manifested his Loyalty most exemplarily to that King of blessed memory throughout the time of his greatest distresses in divers Battails suffering imprisonment in the Tower of London and other places after the cruel Murther of his Sovereign during the greatest part of the late Usurpation yet lived to see the happy Restoration of King Charles the Second under whom he enjoy'd his former place of Command till his Death He Married two Wives Anne Daughter of Sir Iohn Crofts of Saxham in Com. Suff. Knight and by her had Issue two Sons Thomas and William And two Daughters Mary Married to Iohn Lord Lovelace and Anne who died Unmarried Secondly Catherine Daughter and Coheir to Sir Iohn Wentworth of Gosfeild in Com. Essex Baronet by whom he had Issue one Daughter called Catherine and departing this life ... was buried at ... Which Thomas his eldest Son commonly called Lord Wentworth Married ãâã Daughter to Sir Ferdinando Carye Knight and died in his Fathers life time leaving Issue one sole Daughter his Heir called Henrietta Maria. ¶ Thomas Lord Wentworth Son to Thomas late Earl of Cleveland sent by our present Sovereign King Charles the Second in an 1652. into Denmarke to seek assistance on his Majesties behalf Bray 21 H. 8. THE first notice I have taken of any thing memorable touching this Family is in 1 R. 3. Reginald Bray Son of Richard Bray being at that time a trusty Servant to Margaret Countess of Richmund and Derby and most happily instrumental in advancing Henry Earl of Richmund her Son to the Royal Throne by his faithful and sedulous transacting in that affair with Henry Duke of Buckingham Morton Bishop of Ely and divers of the Nobility as also with Sir Giles D'anbeny Sir Iohn Cheney and many other considerable persons This Reginald was a Knight Banneret and Knight of the Garter but had no Issue whereupon Margerie the only Child of Iohn his next Brother became his Heir Which Margerie Married to Sir William Sands Knight afterward Lord Sands Besides this Iohn there was also a younger Iohn Brother likewise to the said Reginald Which Iohn had Issue Sir Edmund Bray Knight who I presume enjoy'd the greatest part of that Estate whereof Reginald his Uncle died seised which qualified him the better for that Honour whereunto afterwards he attained For it appears that in 21 H. 8. he had Summons to the Parliament then sitting at Westminster which began 3 Nov. the same year and was admitted into the House 4 Dec. next ensuing And in 24 H. 8. attended King Henry to Boloin This Edmund by his Testament bearing date 18 Oct. an 1539. 31 H. 8. having bequeath'd his Body to be buried at Chelsey near the Grave of Iohn his Father departed this life within few months after for the Probate thereof bears date 12 Iunii then next ensuing leaving Issue by Iohn his Wife Daughter and Heir to Richard Haliwell by ... his Wife Daughter and Heir to Iohn Norbury Iohn his Son and Heir and seven Daughters Which Iohn being summon'd to Parliament in 37 H. 8. had his first admittance into the House 3 Nov. the same year And in 38 H. 8. was one of the Commanders of those Forces then sent into France under the conduct of the Earl of Hertford Also upon that Insurrection in Norfolk 2 E. 6. he accompanied the Marquess of Northampton with those Forces then sent for the suppressing thereof In 5 E. 6. he was likewise appointed to attend the same Marquess upon his Embassy into France at which time he carried with him the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter to the King of that Realm In 4 Mariae he was at the Siege of St. Quintiâs in Picardy And by his Testament bearing date 17 Nov. an 1557. 5 4 Pâ M. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in Christian Burial constituting Iane his Mother his sole Executrix and dying the very next day following without Issue was buried in the midst of the Chancel at Chelsey with his Father and Grandfather under an high Tomb Anne his Wife Daughter to Francis Earl of Shrewsâury then surviving Whereupon his seven Sisters became his Heirs viz. Anne Married to George Brooke Lord Cobham Elizabeth first to Sir Rapbe Vernon Knight and afterwards to Sir Richard Catesby Knight Fridiswide to Sir Percival Hart Knight Mary to Robert Peckham Esq Dorothy first to Edmund Bruges Lord Chandos afterwards to William Lord Knolles Knight of the Garter Frances to Thomas Lifeild of ... in Com. Surr. Esq and Anne Mordant 24 H. 8. OF this Family that which I have in the first place observ'd to be most memoraable is that Iohn Mordant of Turvey in Com. Bedf. Esq was one of the King's Commanders in 2 H. 7. at the Battel of Stoke near Newark upon Trent against Iohn Earl of Lincoln and his Adherents then in Arms And that being a person learned in the Laws he was call'd to the state and degree of Serjeant 25 Nov. 11 H. 7. as also within a short time after made Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster And meriting much by reason of his great abilities had summons to Parliament amongst the Peers of this Realm in 24 H. 8. where he took his place accordingly upon the fourth of May. In which year also King Henry going with great state into France and landing at Calais 11 Oct. he attended him thither and so to Boloine where he had a magnificent reception by King Francis the First This Iohn by his Testament bearing date 1 Aug. an 1560. 2 Eliz. stiling himself Lord Mordant of Turvey bequeath'd his Body to be
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 âaunston 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 ãâã Sons ãâã 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 Cryââes 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-âiddleton Middlemost-Middleton South-Middleton Howyke âworth 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 Whiâsunday 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 Walâingham 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
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 Batterâey 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 Winââor ... Iunii an 1610. 8 Iac. And afterwards being Vice-Chamberlain to King Charles the First was imploy'd Embassador First to âenice 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 Iââbercourt 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 deâcended 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 Hothâeild 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 Ruâhton 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 CommonâPleas on whom he begot these six Sons viz. Nicholas afterwards Earl of ãâã Iohn Sir Humphrey Tufton of the Mote near Maidstâr 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 Baâonet 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 âirye in Com. Oxon. Knight Cecelie who dieââ Unmarried and Christian Wedded to Milward Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Milward of ãâã 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.
whereof he was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 31 Ian. 18 Car. 1. Created Vicount Fauconberge of Henknowle in the Bishoprick of Durham And by Barbara his Wife Daughter to Sir Henry Cholmley of Roxby in Com. Ebor. Knight and Baronet had Issue two Sons Henry and Iohn and five Daughters Margaret Married to Iohn Lord Darcie of Astân Mary to Sir Edward Osburne of Kiâeton in Com. Ebor. Baronet Barbara to Sir Henry Slyngâsby of Sâryâen in Com. Ebor. Baronet Vrsula to Sir Walter Vavâsor of Haselwode in Com. Ebor. Knight and Frances to Sir Thomas Ingram of Shiriff-Hoton Knight a younger Son to Sir Arthur Ingram of Temple-Newsom in Com. Ebor. Knight and departing this life in an 1652. was buried in the Parish Church of Coâkswould in Com. Ebor. Which Henry dying before his Father left Issue by Grace his Wife Daughter and Heir to Thomas Barton of Smiââells in Com. Lanc. Esq four Sons Thomas now Vicount Fauconbridge Henry who died in his youth Sir Rouland Belasyse Knight of the Bath and Iohn who died young And four Daughters Grace Married to George Vicount Castleton in Ireland Frances to Sir Henry Iones of Aston in Com. Oxon. Knight Arbella to Sir William Frankland of âhurâily in Com. Ebor. Baronet and Barbara to Walter a younger Son to Sir Robert Strickland of Siâer in Com. Westmorl Knight Which Thomas so succeeding his Grandfather in his Honours is now Captain of the Guard of Pensioners to his Majesty King Charles the Second and Married Mildred Daughter to Nicholas Vicount Castleton ¶ The second Son to the before-specified Thomas Vicount Fauconbridge Called Iohn faithfully also adhering to the late King Charles of blessed Memory at such time as through the influence of a predominant party in the late Long Parliament great Forces were ready to march against him rais'd and brought to Notingham upon the erection of his Royal Standard there in August an 1642. a compleat Regiment of stout Foot-Souldiers with which fighting valiantly on his behalf in the Batâels of âineton and Brainâford as also in the storming of Bristoll and Battel of Newberie he was in consideration thereof advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Belasyse of Worlaby in Com. Linc. by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 27 Ian. 20 Car. 1. He was likewise in farther consideration of his eminent services in those times made Lieutenant-General of the Counties of York Notingham Lincoln and Derby Governour of the City of York and Garrison of Newark upon ârent as also Captain General of his Majesties Guards And by our present Sovereign King Charles the Second constituted Captain-General of his Forces in Africa and Governour of âangier Also Lord Lieutenant of the East-Riding of Yorkshire Governour of Hull and Captain of his Guard of Gentlemen-Pensioners But making scruple at the Oath injoined by Act of Parliament in an 1672. to be taken by all such as did then or should hereafter bear any Office under his Majesty he resigned all those his Commands as followeth viz. his Government of âangier to the Earl of Middleton His Lieutenancy of the East-Riding of Yorkshire and Government of Hull to the Duke of Monmouth his Captainship of the Pensioners to his Nephew Thomas Vicount Fauconbridge and a Regiment of Foot raised during the late Wars with the Dutch to the Earl of Northampton This Iohn Lord Belasyse Married three Wives First Iane the Dâughter and Heir to Robert Butler of Woodhall in Com. Hertf. Knight by whom he had Issue one Son called Henry made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second and one Daughter called Mary Married to Robert Vicount Dunbar in Scotland To his second Wife he Married Anne Daughter and Coheir to Sir Robert Crane of Chilton in Com. Suff. Knight Widdow of Sir William Airmine of Osgodây in Com. Linc. Baronet He lastly Married the Lady Anne Daughter to Iohn late Marquess of Winchester by whom he hath Issue three Daughters Honora Barbara and Katherine Which Sir Henry his Son and Heir Married twice First Rogersa Rogers Daughter and Cohâir with her Sister Elizabeth Dutchess of Richmund and Lenox to Francis Rogers of Brianston in Com. Dors. Esq And afterwards Sâsan Daughter and Coheir to Sir William Airmine of Osgodby in Com. Linc. Baronet by whom he had Issue Henry his only Son and departed this life in an 1668. Lord Lovelace 3 Car. 1. IN 3 Car. 1. Sir Richard Lovelace Knight Son oâ Richard Lovelace of Hurley in Com. Berks. Esq was by Letters Patent bearing date 31 Maii 3 Car. 1. advanced to the degrâe and dignity of a Baron of this Râalm by the Title of Lord Lovelace of Hurlây Which place had hârâtofore been a Religious ãâã oâ ãâã Monks and a Cell to ãâã Abby Hâ Mârâed to his first Wife Katherine Daughter of George Hill Widdow of William Hide of Kingston L'isle in Com. Berks. Esq but by her had no Issue and to his second Wife Margaret the sole Daughter and Heir to William Dodsworth Citizen of London by whom he had Issue two Sons Iohn and Francis and two Daughters Elizabeth Married to Henry Martin of Langworth in Com. Berks. Esq Son and Heir to Sir Henry Martin Knight then Judge of the Court of Admiralty and Margaret to Sir George Stonehouse of Radley in Com. Berks. Baronet And departed this life 22 Apr. an 1634. 10 Car. 1. To whom succeeded Iohn his Son and Heir who took to Wife the Lady Anne Daughter of Thomas Earl of Cleveland and departing this life at Woodstoke Mannor in Com. Oxon. 25 Sept. an 1670. was buried at Hurley before-specified leaving Issue Iohn his only surviving Son who succeeded him in his Honour And three Daughters Anne who died Unmarried Margaret Married to Sir William Noel of Kirkby Malory in Com. Leic. Baronet and Dorothy to Henry Drax a Merchant in Barbados Son of Sir Iames Drax Knight Which Iohn took to Wife Martha one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Edmund Pye of Bradenham in Com. Buck. Baronet by whom he hath had Issue one Son called Iohn who died in his Infancy and three Daughters Anne Martha and Catherine Pierpont Earl of Kingston and Marquess of Dorchester 3 Car. 1 THat the Ancestor of this long continuing and eminent Family âobert de Pierpont being of French extraction came first into England at the time of the Norman Conquest is clear enough For by the general Survey taken shortly after it is evident that he was then possess'd of the Lordships of Henestede and âretham in Suffolk and that he held them of the famous William Earl Warren one of the chiefest of thâse Nobles that accompanied the Victorious Norman Duke in his signal Expedition hither And though none of the Descendents of this Robert did arrive to the dignity of Peerage till of late years yet were they persons of great note throughout all succeeding
1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Piârpont of Holme Pierpont in Com. Nott. and Vicounâ Nâwark 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 ParliamentâForces 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 âhoresby 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 âhoresby the second Married Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir Thomas Harris of âonge-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 âhirley 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 Hâirs 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 Hârvey 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 Horkesâey 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 Pâmbroke and Montgâmery 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
Common-Pleas conferred upon him and on the 23th of Ianuary 16 Car. 1. that of Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England Being therefore thus raised to that eminent place of Honour and Trust on the eighteenth of February next ensuing he was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Littleton of Mounsâow one of the Hândreds in Com. Salop. But shortly after the troubles in this Realm taking their rise partly from that Insurrâction of the Scots and their entrance of this Realm which hapned in August next ensuing an scil 1640. and partly from the predominancy of certain Members in the late Long Parliament then called by reason of that Invasion so that the King to avoid the danger of such Tumults as being then countenanced by those Mâmbârs threatned his safety retired to the City of York in March an 1642. This Lord Keeper being not a little sensible of his Majesties hard condition and well weighing his own duty in that perillous conjuncture hastâd thither to him with the Great Seal in Iune next following and after that ceasing not to continue his dutifull attendance from place to place wheresoever he moved or received command to abide served him with most Loyal affections until his âwn death which hapned at Oxford 27 August an 1645. 21 Car. 1. where he had an honourable Burial in the North I le of the Cathedral called Christ-Church opposite to the Quire He married Anne Daughter to Iohâ Littleton of Frankley in Com. Wigorn. Esq who died mâny years before him leaving no Issue Capel Earl of Essex 17 Car. 1. THE first of this Family who laid the âoundation for supporting that Honour which afterwards his Descendents obtained was Sir William Capel Knight Lord Mayor of London in an 1504. 20 H. 7. which Sir William built a fair Chapel on the South-side of the Church called great St. Bartholmews in the Suburbs of that City and ãâã there buried From whom descended Arthur Capel of Hadham in Com. Hertf. Esq Which Arthur being a person of great merit was by Letters Patents bearing date 6 Aug. an 1641. 17 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Capel of Hadham And upon that grand defection hapning before the end of the next ensuing year when several Armies were levyed through the influence of a predominant party in the Parliament then held at Westminster under divers plausible pretences whereby much bloodshed and great devastation ensued most loyally put himself in Arms on the King's behalf for the general welfare of his Majesty and these Realms raising at his proper charge some Troops of Horse with which in his own person he served both valiantly and faithful in sundry Battels and other perillous Encounters throughout the long continuance of those unhappy Troubles And when through a second great Invasion of the Scots the King became totally over-powered his Field-Forces disâipaââd all his Garrisons lost and his Royal Person Imprison'd in the Isle of Wiht being sufficiently apprehensive of the misery which was like shortly after to befal him couragiously adventured himself with all the strength he could raise in hope of his rescue but miscarrying therein suffered Death for that attempt upon the ninth of March an 1648. Whereupon his Corps was buâied at Hadham This most loyal and right valiant Lord took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir of Sir Charles Morison of Câyâho-berrey in Com. Hertf. Knight and Baronet and by her had Issue four Sons Arthur Henry made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Charles the Second Edward and Charles and four Daughters Mary Married to Henry Lord Beauchamp at that time Son and Heir Apparent to William Marquess of Hertford and surviving him to Henry now Marquess of Worcester Elizabeth to Charles Earl of Carnarâon Theodosia to Henry then called Lord Cornbury now Earl of Clarendon and Annâ to Iâhn Son and Heir Apparent to Giles Strangways of Melbury Sândford in Com. Dorset Esq To him succeeded Arthur his Son and Heir on whom our present Sovereign King Charles the Second shortly after his happy Restoration looking with an high regard both in respect of his noble Father's most eminent actings and sufferings and his own personal merits not only advanced him to the Title of Vicount Mâldon in Câm Essex bât to the dâgree and dignity of Earl of Essex by Letters Patent bearing daâe 20 Apr. in the thirteenth year of his Reign And since that having large experience of his prudence and great abilities constituted him Lord Lieutenant of the Realm of Ireland This Earl Married Elizabeth Daughter to Algerâon Earl of Northumberland and by her hath had Issue six Sons viz. Algernon Chârles Arthur Henry Algerâon and Arthur and two Daughters Elizabeth and Aââe of all which the last Algernon and Anne are only living the rest dying young Bruce Earl of Aylesbury 17 Car. 1. UPon the coming of King Iames to enjoy the Crown of this Realm in an 1603. amongst many other worthy persons of the Scottish-Nation Edward Bruce of Kinlosse was not the least who though a Native of that Country did descend from the antient Barons of that name sometime Lords of Skelton in Cleâeland and other large possessions in the Northern parts of Yorkshire This Edward being a person of great parts was sent Embassador from King Iames with the Earl of Marre in 43 Eliz. unto that Queen to Congratulate her good success in repressing that audacious attempt of the Earl of Essex and his Complices who had then suffered death for the same Which she took very well being not a little pleas'd to hear so much from them in regard of the rumours then dispersed viz. that Essex was made away for favouring the King of Scot's Title Also that had they come in time they would have mediated for him And upon the death of that Queen being eminently Instrumental to the peaceful entrance of King Iames by the Intelligence which he privately held in her life time with Sir Robert Cecill Knight one of her principal Secretaries of State in recompence of those his faithful Services had that great Office of Master of the Rolls conferr'd upon him for life upon the eighteenth of May 1 Iac. and the next ensuing year by Letters Patent bearing date 8 Iulii was advanc'd to the dignity of a Baron of Scotland by the Title of Lord Bruce of Kinlâsse being of the Privy Council to his Majesty in both Realms But upon the 14 th of Ianuary an 1610. 8 Iac. he departed this life being then Lxii. years of Age and was buried in the Chapel of the Rolls in Chancery-Lane London where there is a fair Monument erected to his memory with this Inscription upon it Fuimus Sacrae Memoriae Domini Edwardi Bruce Baronis Bruce Kinlossensis Sacrorum Scriniorum Magistri dicatum Quiobiit 14 Ian. Sal. 1610. Aetat 62. Iacobi Regiâ 8â
Earl of Wiltshire and Ormund viz. Wiltshire to the Heirs Male of his Body and Ormund to his Heirs General And upon the 24 th of Ianuary following was made Lord Privy-Seal Soon after which he was again sent Embassadour to the Emperour Charles the fifth And having married Elizabeth Daughter of Thomas Howard Duke of Norf. departed this life in 30 H. 8. By whom he had Issue one Son called George and two Daughters Which George bearing the title of Vicount Rochford in his Fathers life time amongst other of the Nobles of England sitting in Parliament in 22 H. 8. subscribed that Declaration sent to Pope Clement the seventh whereby intimation was given to his Holiness that his Supremacy here would be much endangered unless he did comply with the King in that business of his divorce from Queen Katherine And in 24 H. 8. the King having privately married the Lady Anne his Sister whom he had created Marchioness of Pembroke was sent over to the King of France to acquaint him therewith as also to desire him not to fail his promise and likewise to intreat his advice how it might be best to publish it since it could not be long concealed In 25 H. 8. he was imploied with the Duke of Norf. to attend the designed enterview betwixt the Pope and the King of France In 26 H. 8. he was made Constable of Dover-Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports Before the end of which year he obtained a grant in Fee of the Mannour of South in Kent which came to the Crown by the Daughter of Edward Duke of Buckingham And in 27 H. 8. was again sent Embassador into France to qualify those demands which the King had made upon that overture for a marriage betwixt the Duke of Angolesme third Son to the King of France and the Princess Elizabeth King Henry's Daughter But soon after being committed to the Tower 2 Maii arraigned and beheaded 17 Maii having no Issue he was buried in St. Peters Chapell there The occasion this The Kings affections being withdrawn from Queen Anne Sister to this Vicount Rochford and placed on the Lady Iane Seamour in order to the free enjoyment of the Lady Iane he took occasion to remove Queen Anne Whereupon he caused her to be commited to the Tower arraigned condemned and put to death What was laid to her charge is not expressed by our Historians 'T is said that upon a Justs held at Greenwich upon the first of May that year this Vicount Rochford her Brother was the chief Challenger and Henry Norris principal defendent and that the King suddenly departed thence no cause appearing unless it were the Queens letting her Handkerchief fall which the King perceived to be taken up by one supposed her Favorite who wip't his Face with it The Daughters of this Thomas Earl of Wiltshire were this Anne and another called Mary Wife of William Carey Esquire of the Body to King Henry 8. from whom the Earls of Dover and Monmouth are descended Of these this Anne in 5. H. 8. attended the Lady Mary the Kings Sister into France to her marriage with King Lewes the xii th and after the solemnizing thereof at Abbevile when divers of her servants were sent back continued still with her But being a great beauty the King himself divers years after she being then one of Queen Catherine's Maids of Honour became so enamoured of her as that he resolved to make her his Wife and in order thereto by his own absolute power to break the bonds of his marriage with Queen Catherine by a formal Divorce quitting the Popes Supremacy by reason he would not comply therein and for her greater Honour advanced her to the title of Marchioness of Pembroke 1 Sept. 24 H. 8. with place and precâdence above all other persons of that degree Soon after which he solemnly married her viz. 25 Ian. 24 H. 8. But this suddain greatness she enjoied not long For after he had seen another in whom he more delighted he took occasion to rid her out of the way as before is observed Parker Lord Morley and Montegle 21 H. 8. HAving in my discourse of the Family of Morley shewed how the title of Lord Morley descended through the Issue of a second Son of that stock to Alice the Sister and Heir of Henry Lovel Which Alice became the Wife of Sir William Parker Knight I now come to Henry Parker Son and Heir to the same William and Alice This Henry had summons to Parliament in 21 H. 8. by the title of Lord Morley and in 22 H. 8. being one of the Peers at that time sitting in Parliament subscribed that Declaration then sent to Pope Clement the seventh whereby intimation was given to his Holiness that unless he did comply with King Henry in that cause of his divorce from Queen Katherine the farther acknowledgment of his Supremacy in this Realm would be in danger and in 25 H. 8. upon a dispute in Parliament betwixt him and the Lord Dacres of Gillesland for precedence had judgment therein given on his behalf He married Alice Daughter to Sir Iohn St. Iohn of Bletso in Com. Bedf. Knight and by her had Issue Henry made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Queen Anne Bullen in 25 H. 8. Which Henry having married Grace Daughter and Heir to ... Newport of ... in Com. Hertf. Knight died in his Fathers life time leaving Issue Henry his Son and Heir and two Daughters Iane married to George Lord Rochford Son to Thomas Bullen Earl of Wiltshire and Ormund and ... to Sir Iohn Shelton Knight Which last mentioned Henry took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter of Edward Earl of Derby and by her had Issue Edward his Son and Heir and two Daughters Alice married to Sir Thomas Barington Knight and Mary to Sir Edward Leventhorpe Knight This Edward Lord Morley being summon'd to Parliament in 23 Eliz. took his place there upon the sixteenth of Ianuary and in 29 Eliz. was one of the Peers who gave judgment of death upon Mary Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay So likewise upon Philip Earl of Arundel in 32 Eliz. as also upon Robert Earl of Essex in 43 Eliz. He married Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir of William Stanley Lord Montegle fifth Son to Thomas Earl of Derby and departing this life at Sâepney in Com. Midd. 1 Apr. an 1618. 16 Iac. was buried in the Parish-Church there leaving Issue three Sons William his successor in that honour Henry and Charles and three Daughters Mary married to Thomas Abington of Hinlip in Com. Wigorn Esq Elizabeth to Sir Alexander Barlow of Barlow in Com. Lanc. Knight and Frances to Christopher Danby of Leighton in Com. Ebor. Esq
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 âaid 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 Bloâmefelde 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 âo 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 âver 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 Paâents 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 Bâetso 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 Esârick 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 Bârnâbââ 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 Peterboroâgh This Iohn beaâing most loyal afââctions 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 Hânry then Earl of Holand for redeeming him out of the cruel hands of those Usurpers who then kept him Prisoner in the Isle of ãâã 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 âygate 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 ãâã 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