title of Earl of Northumberland Henry E. of Northumberland being then fled with King Henry the Sixth into Scotland In which year also upon that Insurrection in the North by Henry Duke of Somerset the Lord Ros Molins and others on the behalf of the Lancastrians he came upon them at Hexham with a powerful Army where their Men falling off they were taken prisoners and some of them beheaded And in 5 Edw. 4. was constituted one of the Kings Commissioners to treat with the like Commissioners from the King of Scotland touching Peace betwixt both Realms As also a Commissioner to treat concerning a marriage between the King of Scots and some Subjects of King Edwards And for his many and great services had a Grant from the King of the Lordships of Wirmingey and Strowerdy in Com. Norf. Haloughton in Com. Leic. Shelford Stoke Bardolf and Gedling in Com. Nottingh Wilby in Com. Suff. As also of the Castle and Lordships of Wresilâ— in Com. Ebor. then in the Crown by the Attainder of several Persons Howbeit notwithstanding his great services King Edward suspecting his fidelity privately incited the Countrey People to desire the restoration of young Percy Son to the last mentioned Henry Earl of Northumberland who was slain at Towton Field 1 Edw. 4. Whereupon resigning his Patent of that Honor he was advanced to the dignity of Marquess Mountague 25 Martii 10 Edw. 4. George his Son and Heir being a little before that time created Duke of Bedford the King purposing to marry Elizabeth his eldest Daughter unto him But the tide afterwards turning by the revolt of Richard Earl of Warwick his Brother who had taken an irreconcilable hatred against King Edward in regard he had wedded Elizabeth Daughter of the Lord Rivers Widdow of Sir Iohn Grey during the time he was imployed to conclude a match for him with the French Kings Sister This Iohn in 10 Edw. 4. having got together six thousand Men in King Edwards name told them how he had been served viz. That Percy was restored to the Earldom of Northumberland whereunto the King had formerly advanced him and instead thereof that the King had conferred on him the title of Marquess Mountague but given him only a Pies Nest to maintain it withal Adding That he would therefore take the part of his Brother the Earl of Warwick Of which King Edward having certain intelligence to avoid the danger of so great a storm he prudently got beyond Sea to the Duke of Burgundy Whereupon King Henry being again restored held a Parliament at Westminster in which this Iohn excusing his former part-taking with King Edward and alleaging he did it for fear of his life was received to favor and constituted Warden of the East Marches towards Scotland and besides that had a Grant to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body of the Castle Lordship and Mannor of Wresill in Com. Ebor. But within a short time after King Edward returning this Iohn privately held correspondence with him being then at Pontfract with great Forces And afterwards though he outwardly made shew of joyning with his Brother the Earl of Warwick and the rest of the Lancastrians at Barnet he privately got on King Edwards Livery with purpose to take his part Which being discerned by some of his Brothers servants they forthwith fell upon him and killed him Whereupon his Corps being brought to London in one Coffin with the Earl his Brother slain in that Battle Nobil and exposed to publick view in S. Pauls Cathedral for three days was thence conveyed to the Priory of Buftlesham Vulg. Bisham in Com. Berks and there buried By Isabel his Wife Daughter of Sir Edmund Ingoldesthorp of Burrough Green in Com. Cantabr Knight and Ioane his Wife Sister and at length Coheir to Iohn Lord Tiptoft first Earl of Worcester he had issue George his eldest Son created Duke of Bedford as before is observed 5 Ian. 9 Edw. 4. and Iohn Nevill a younger Son buried at Saâ—â—ton in Cambridgshire as also five Daughters viz. Anne Wife of Sir William Stoner of ... in Com. Oxon Knight Elizabeth of ... Lord Scrope of Upsall Margaret of Sir Iohn Mortimer Knight and afterwards of Robert Horne Lucy first of Sir Thomas Fitz-Williams of Aldwarke Knight Father of William Fitz-Williams Earl of Southampton after of Sir Anthony Brown Knight and Isabell of Sir William Huddleston of Salston Knight Which George for want of sufficient livelihood in respect of his Fathers Attainder being degraded from all his titles of Dignity and Honor by the Parliament of 17 Edw. 4. departing this life without issue was buried at Sherâ—â—-hoton 4 May An. 1483. 1 Edw. 5. William Nevill Lord Fauconbridge THis William being one of the younger Sons to Ralph Nevill the first Earl of Westmorland took to Wife Ioane the Daughter of Sir Thomas Fauconberge Knight who made proof of her age in 10 Hen. 5. being then fifteen years old whereupon she had Livery of the Castle and Mannor of Skelton and Mannor of Mersk in Com. Ebor. of her Inheritance This William in 4 Hen. 6. after the King himself was made Knight at Leicester by his Uncle the Duke of Bedford on Whitsunday amongst others received the like honor at his hands And in 9 Hen. 6. manifested his Military skill and valor in a very high measure at the Siege of Orleance In 26 Hen. 6. he was again in the Wars of France and afterwards made Governor of the Castle of Roxborough in Scotland But at length being sent Ambassador into Normandy to treat of Peace and Truce betwixt both Realms he was most perfidiously seised upon by the French and kept prisoner In respect of which sufferings he had in 30 Hen. 6. an Assignation of four thousand an hundred and eight pounds eighteen shillings ten pence farthing then in arrear to him for his pay whilst he was Governor of Roxborough to be received out of the Customs of Wooll Cloaths Skins Lead and other Commodities arising in the Ports of Boston Kingston upon Hull and Ipswich After this he was again constituted Governor of Roxborongh Castle Sir Ralph Grey Knight being joyned with him in that trust from the first day of March 30 Hen. 6. for twelve years for which service they were to receive in times of Truce a thousand pounds per annum and in time of Warr two thousand pounds per annum to be paid out of the Customs arising in the Port of Newcastle upon Tine In 32 H. 6. he was still prisoner in France And in 35 Hen. 6. being again in the Warrs of France he was of the retinue of Richard Nevill Earl of Warwick his
summoned to Parliament in 3 4 Edw. 6. And in 5 Edw. 6. accompanied the Marquess of Northampton and some other Lords in a solemn Ambassie into France as also to present the Order of the Garter to that King and departing this life 20 Febr. An. 1586. 29 Eliz. was buried at Birling leaving issue by Frances his Wife Daughter of Thomas Mannours Earl of Rutland one sole Daughter and Heir called Mary who became the Wife of Sir Thomas Fane of ... Knight and thereupon challenged the title of Baroness Bergavenny against Edward Nevill Son of Edward a younger Brother to this last mentioned Henry by Eleanor his Wife Daughter of Andrew Lord Windsor next Heir-male of this Line unto whom the Castle of Bergavenny was setled both by Testament and Act of Parliament Which Dispute was not determined until 25 May 1 Iac. And then after great Arguments on each part the title of Lord Bergavenny was both by Judgment of the House of Peers and Order of the Lords Commissioners for the Office of Earl Marshal of England decreed for the Heir-male Whereupon to give some satisfaction to the Heir-female the King by his Letters Patents granted the Dignity or Barony of le Despenser to her and to her Heirs Which Edward thus enjoying the title of Lord Bergavenny was one of the Peers who sate in judgment upon the Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay in October next following and departed this life in 31 Eliz. leaving issue by Catherine his Wife Daughter of Sir Iohn Brome of Hatton in Com. Oxon Knight Edward his Son and Successor in this Honor as also three other Sons viz. Francis George and Henry Which Edward took to Wife Rachel Daughter of Iohn Leonard of Knoll in Com. Kanc. Esquire by whom he had issue six Sons viz. Sir Henry Nevill Knight who succeeded him Edward who died unmarried Christopher who took to Wife Mary one of the Daughters and Coheirs of ... Darcy of Tolston Darcy in Com. Essex Esquire Iohn Thomas and Charles who died young and five Daughters viz. Elizabeth the Wife of Sir Iohn Grey Knight eldest Son to the Lord Grey of Groby and afterwards of Sir Iohn Bingley Knight Mary Wife of Sir George Goring of Denny in Com. Suss. Knight afterwards Lord Goring and Earl of Norwich Catherine Wife of Sir Stephen Lessieur of Cheswike in Comit. Middles Knight Frances and Margaret who died unmarried And departing this life 1 Dec. An. 1622. 20 Iac. was buried also at Birling To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir who first married Mary Daughter of Thomas Sackvile Earl of Dorset Lord Treasurer of England by whom he had issue Sir Thomas Nevill Knight Which Sir Thomas married Elizabeth Daughter to ... Lord Mordant and died in his Fathers life time leaving no issue surviving he had also issue by her four Daughters viz. Cicely Wife of Sir William Coninsby of Hampton-Court in Com. Heref. Knight Elizabeth who died unmarried Mary Abbess of Pontoise in France and Anne who died also unmarried To his second Wife he wedded Catherine k Daughter to Edward Lord Vaux of Harowden and had issue by her two Sons viz. Iohn and George and three Daughters viz. Catherine first married to Sir Robert Howard Knight a younger Son to Theophilus Earl of Suâ—folk afterwards to Robert Berry of Ludlow in Com. Salop. Gent. Frances yet unmarried and Elizabeth Wife of Thomas Stonore of Stonore in Com. Oxon. Esquire Which Iohn succeeding Henry his Father in this Honor took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir of William Chamberlaine of Sherburne Castle in Com. Oxon. Esquire and died 12 Dec. An. 1660. without issue To whom succeeded George his Brother which George married Mary Daughter of Henry Giffard Doctor of Physick and had issue by her one Son called George now Lord Bergavenny and one Daughter called Mary And departed this life ... Iune An. 1666. Nevill Lord Latimer THe first of this Family that bore the title of Lord Latimer was Iohn Nevill Son to Ralph Lord Nevill of Raby by Elizabeth his second Wife Daughter and Heir to William Lord Latimer of Danby for so was he stiled in 1 Hen. 5. by those Covenants with Iohn Lord Lumley to sojourn with him in his House from Wednesday the sixth of December 1 Hen. 5. so long as they should both of them like thereof the Lord Latimer bringing with him as many Gentlemen Yeomen and Grooms as he thought fit paying for himself twenty shillings by the week for every Gentleman two shillings for every Yeoman sixteen pence and every Groom twelve pence And in 4 Hen. 6. was Knighted at Leicester on Whitsunday by the King himself who had then received that honor at the hands of his Uncle the Duke of Bedford This Iohn was summoned to Parliament by the title of Lord Latimer from 5 Hen. 4. till 9 Hen. 6. inclusive and having married Maud Daughter of Thomas Lord Clifford and Widow of Richard Earl of Cambridge departed this life upon Sunday next after the Feast of S. Lucy the Virgin 9 Hen. 6. without issue being then seised of the Mannors of Skampeston Sinâ—ington and Marton super Sevene in Com. Ebor. Stiffoâ—d in Com. Nortumbr Corby in Com. Northampt. Dilwike Bromham Wotton and Ronhale in Com. Bedf. Helpringham Thorpe-Latimer and Skreedington in Com. Linc. leaving Sir Iohn Willougâ—by Knight Son of Elizabeth his Sister his next Heir then thirty years of age But divers of these Lordships whereof he so died seised being for want of issue of his Body Entailed upon Ralph his elder Brother Earl of Westmorland he the said Ralph setled them by Feoffment upon George Nevill one of his Sons by his second Wife Which George was thereupon summoned to Parliament as Lord Latimer the next ensuing year viz. 10 Hen. 6. And in 12 Hen. 6. with Richard Earl of Salisbury his elder Brother and others was made Commissioner to treat with such as the King of Scots should then intrust for redressing of certain injuries committed by the Subjects of each Realm contrary to the Articles of Truce formerly made betwixt both Kingdoms In 13 Hen. 6. this George upon intelligence given to the King that the Scots had raised Forces with purpose to besiege Barwick and other places of strength in the Marches towards Scotland was constituted one of the cheif Commanders of the Kings Forces then raised in the Northern parts for the defence of those places And the same year came to an accord with Maud Countess of Cambridge Widow of Iohn Lord Latimer to this effect viz. That if they should by Advice of their Council grant unto Sir Iohn Willoughby Knight any Lands for the increase of Amity betwixt them all three and avoiding of Sutes for those Lands which were formerly belonging to
this William then held a third part in the name of her Dowry leaving William his Son and Heir at that time xxxvi years of age Which William then doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands and in 14 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into Flanders being of the Retinue of Reginald de Cobham And in 18 E. 3. through the sollicitation of William de Clinton then Earl of Huntendon obtain'd from the King a special Immunity that he should not be compell'd to bear Arms in respect of his Impotency nor to take upon him the Order of Knighthood against his own good will And in 20 E. 3. upon that notable Expedition into France being Assessed for his Lands in the Counties of Salop. Staff and Warr. to find ten Men at Arms and ten Arches representing to the King and his Council That all the Estate whereof he was then possess'd amounted to little more than CC Marks per Annum had a Remission for six of those Men at Arms and that whole number of Archers And afterwards through the mediation of the before-specified William de Clinton Earl of Huntendon obtain'd a Discharge for three of those six Men at Arms. This William took to Wife Margaret the Daughter of Richard Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundell and died on Saturday next preceding Christmass-day in 35 E. 3. being then seised of the Mannors of Oversley in Com. Warr. Noâ—thborough in Com. Leic. Tyrleye in Com. Staff and Hynestâ—ke and Wemme in Com. Salop. leaving William his Son and Heir xxx years of age who doing his Homage the next year following had Livery of his Lands In 41 E. 3. this last mention'd William having married Ioane the eldest of the two Sisters and Heirs to Iohn Lord Sudley by whom he had Issue a Son called Thomas obtain'd a Grant from the King of the Custody of the Lands which by his own death should by Inheritance devolve to the said Thomas his Son to hold till he should come of full age being then but ten years old And was summon'd to Parliament in 42 and 43 E. 3. ¶ But here before I proceed further I am to observe That William le Botiller Father to this last-specified William who married the said Ioane had Issue another Son called William also by a former Wife as it seems for certain it is that William the Grandson to William and Ankaret departed this Life upon Tuesday being the Eve of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in 43 E. 3. being then seised of the Mannors of Northborough in Com. Leic. Oversley and Merston Boteler in Com. Warr. Tyrley in Com. Staff Wemme Hynstoke Lepinton with the Hamlet of Drayton parva in Com. Salop. leaving one sole Daughter and Heir call'd Elizabeth at that time xxiv years of age Which Elizabeth had thereupon Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance her Homage being respited And taking to Husband Robert de Ferrers a younger Son to the Lord Ferrers of Chartley brought that great Lordship of Wemme in Com. Salop. with other Lands of a large extent to that Family Which Robert was thereupon summon'd to Parliament by the name of Robert de Ferrers de Wemme Chivalier And in 44 E. 3. entail'd that Lordship as also that of Oversley in Com. Warr. with some other lying in the Counties of Salop Leicester and Warwick upon the Heirs of his Body by her the said Elizabeth and for lack of such Issue on his Right Heirs Which Elizabeth surviving her Husband Ferrers married secondly to Iohn de Say and thirdly to Thomas Molinton who thereupon wrote himself Baron of Wemme and by her Testament bearing date 6 Ian. Anno 1410. 12 H. 4. whereby she bequeath'd her Body to be buried in the Church of the Crouched Friers near the Tower of London stiles her self Elizabetha Ferrers Baronissa de Wemme retaining the Name of that Husband who was of the chiefest Dignity a Custom which Women have long used and not yet left and departed this Life the same year leaving Elizabeth the Wife of Iohn Son to Iohn Lord Greistoke and Mary the Wife of Raphe Nevill a younger Son to Raphe Earl of Westmerland her Cousins and Heirs viz. Daughters of Robert Son to the said Elizabeth as saith the Inquisition but mistaken I think for by two other Records she is called one of the Daughters and Heirs of her the said Elizabeth which is most like to be true for Robert the Son of Robert Ferrers by her was but four years of age in 4 R. 2. so that had he been then living he could have been but xxxiv years of age ¶ I now come to Thomas Boteler Son and Heir to William Boteler of Wemme by Ioane the Daughter of Iohn Lord Sudley before mentioned This Thomas making proof of his age and doing his Homage in 4 R. 2. had Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance and in 13 R. 2. being then a Knight had Licence to travel into France but departed this Life upon Saturday 20 Sept. 22. R. 2. being at that time seised of the Mannor of Suâ—lâ—y in Com. Glâ—uc as also of the Mannors of Derset and Gryve in Com. Warr. leaving Iohn his Son and Heir xiv years of age Which Iohn dying without Issue Raphe his Brother succeeded him in the Inheritance Who being a Knight in 6 H. 5. was then in the Wars of France and of the Retinue to Humphry Duke of Gloucester and in 9 H. 5. retained by Indenture to serve the King in his Wars of France with xx Men at Arms and Lx Archers on Horseback In 2 H. 6. this Raphe had Licence to travel beyond-Sea and in 6 H. 6. was again in the Wars of France and of the Retinue to Iohn Duke of Bedford Moreover in 8 H. 6. he was once more retained to serve the King in those Wars of France with xx Men at Arms and Lx Archers on Horseback And having stood firm to the Lancastrian Interest in all those sharp Contests betwixt that and the House of Yorke being in 20 H. 6. Lord Chamberlain of the King's Houshold was by Letters Patents bearing date upon the tenth day of September the same year advanced to the Dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Name of Lord Sudley of Sudley in Com. Glouc. to hold to himself and the Heirs Males of his Body with the Fee of CC Marks for the better support of that Dignity to be Annually received out of the Farme of the County of Lincoln Moreover upon the seventh of Iuly the next ensuing year he was constituted Treasurer of the King's Exchequer and sent â—mbassador with Richard Duke of York and some others to treat of Peace with the French And in
of the Isle of Iersey but in 28 H. 8. surrendred that trust And having Married Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Cheney of Irâ—lingburgh in Com. Northt Knight had Issue by her two Sons William and Nicholas and two Daughters Anne Married to Reginald Bray of Eâ—on in Com. Northt second Son to Reginald Bray Brother to Edmund Lord Bray of 〈◊〉 in Com. Bedf. and Maud who died unmarried Which William being Summon'd to Parliament in 4 5 Ph. M. took his place there upon the xx th of Ianuary and by his Testament bearing date 20 Aug. an 1593. 35 Eliz. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Chappel on the Southside the Parish-Church of St. Peter in Irtlingburgh by his Grandfather Sir Thomas Cheney Knight appointing that a Tomb should be made in the same Chappel over his Mother's Grave Also that after his Funeral-Expences Debts and Legacies discharged the remainder of the mony due to him from Sir Thomas Cecill Knight should be imploy'd in the erecting of an Almeshouse at Irtlyngburgh and died in anno 1595. 38 Eliz. This William Lord Vaux had two Wives First Elizabeth Daughter to Iohn Beaumont of Graeedieu in Com. Leic. Esq Master of the Rolls in Chancery by whom he had Issue Henry who died in his life time and three Daughters Alianore Married to Edward Brokesby of Sholdby in Com. Leic. Esq Elizabeth a Nun at Roan in Normandy and Anne Secondly Mary Daughter to Iohn Tresham of Rushton in Com. Northt Esq on whom he begot three Sons viz. George Edward and Sir Ambrose Vaux Knight and two Daughters Muriel the Wife of George Foulshurst and Catherine Which George his eldest Son Wedded Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Iohn Roper of Welle-Place in Com. Cantii Knight afterwards Created Lord Tenham but died in his Father's life time leaving Issue three Sons Edward William and Henry and three Daughters Catherine Married to Sir Henry Nevill Knight Son and Heir to Henry Lord Bergaveny Mary to Sir George Simeon Knight and Ioice Which Edward succeeding his Grandfather took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Thomas Howard Earl of Suffolk Widdow of William Earl of Banbury and dying in an 1661. without any lawful Issue Nicholas Son of the same Elizabeth his Wife born in the life time of the said Earl of Banbury enjoys all his Estate Henry Fitz-Roy Duke of Richmund and Somerset 17 H. 8. THis Henry being natural Son to King Henry the Eighth begotten on the Lady Elizabeth Tailboys Widdow of Sir Gilbert Tailboys and Daughter of Sir Iohn Blount Knight was upon the 18th of Iune 17 H. 8. first made Knight of the Garter then advanced to the dignity of Earl of Notingham as also the same day Created Duke of Richmund and Somerset the Ceremony thereof being performed at the Royal Palace call'd Bridewell in the City of London at which time he had arrived to little more than six years of age Upon the same day also he was Constituted Lieutenant-General of all the Kings Forces North of Trent and Warden of the Marches of Scotland Likewise upon the 26th of Iuly next ensuing Admiral of England And in 19 H. 8. had a new Patent for his Wardenship of the Marches of Scotland In 22 H. 8. being made Lieutenant of Ireland Sir William Skeffyngton Knight by reason of his tender years was constituted his Deputy there Having for a time his Education with Henry Earl of Surrey in the Castle of Windsore in November an 1532. 24 H. 8. they went both of them of Paris there to study In which year King Henry passing the Seas with a Royal Train to Calais for an Enterview with King Francis of France this young Duke being bravely attended met them there Making the Earl of Surrey his Companion during his abode in France there grew so great a Friendship betwixt them that he Married Mary the Sister to that Earl Daughter to Thomas Duke of Norff. but never had carnal knowledge with her It is observed by our Historians that being very personable and of great expectation he was thought to be not only for ability of Body but of mind one of the rarest youths of his time For which reason and because the King had then no Male Issue he was much cherished by him But he departed this life upon the 24 th of Iuly an 1536. 28 H. 8. being then about seventeen years of age and was buried at Thetford in Com. Norff. the King mourning for him a long time after Thomas Bullen Earl of Wiltshire 17 H. 8. AS to the Parentage of this Thomas he was Grandson to Sir Geffrey Bullen Knight a wealthy Mercer in London as also Lord Mayor of that City in an 1458. 37 H. 6. by Anne his Wife eldest Daughter and Coheir of Thomas Lord Hoo and Hastings and Son to Sir William Bullen of Blickling in Com. Norf. Knight by Margaret his Wife Daughter and Coheir to Thomas Boteler Earl of Ormund In 12 H. 7. this Thomas Bullen was in Arms with his Father and divers other persons of Note for suppressing that Insurrection of the Cornish Men then endangering the Realm And in 3 H. 8. being one of the Knights for the Kings Body was constituted Governour of the Castle at Norwich jointly with Sir Henry Wyat Knight Master of the Kings Jewel-house In 4 H. 8. he was one of the Embassadors then imploied to Maximilian the Emperour touching a War with France and in 7 H. 8. made Constable alone of that Castle at Norwich In 11 H. 8. being Embassador in France he transacted the business for that famous enterview of King Henry and Francis the first betwixt Guisnes and Ardres and in 13 H. 8. was again sent Embassador to the Emperour In 14 H. 8. being then Treasurer of the Kings Houshold he was sent Embassadour into Spain to advise with King Charles what was farther to be done in order to the War with France Where he continued in 15 H. 8. In 17 H. 8. by reason of the great affection which the King bore to the Lady Anne Bullen his Daughter upon the 18 th of Iune he was advanced to the title of Vicount Rochford at the Kings Palace of Bridewell And in 19 H. 8. accompanied the Bishop of Bath and Wells and Sir Anthony Browne Knight to the King of France with the ensigns of the most noble order of the Garter as also to take his Oath not to violate the late league formerly made In 21 H. 8. with divers other Lords he subscribed the Articles then exhibited in Parliament against Cardinal Wolsey And upon the eighth of December the same year being then Knight of the Garter was created
of his Testament should receive the same for the space of five years after his decease out of the Issues and Revenues of the Lordship of Bolingbroke in Com. Linc. Which Lewes having been Naturalized by Act of Parliament in the Seventeenth year of His Majesties Reign and being Captain of the Guards to his Royal Highness the Duke of York did not only undergo that trust with great fidelity and care but in farther token of his high affection personally attended him in that perillous and bloody Sea-fight with the Dutch which happened in the month of Iune An. 1665. wherein he behaved himself with wonderful magnanimity and exemplary courage In consideration therefore of these his eminent Services he was by Letters-patent bearing date at Westminster upon the nineteenth day of Ianuary in the Twenty fourth year of His Majesties Reign raised to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Duras of Holdenby in the County of Northampton and to the heirs male of his body as also to have place in all Parliaments and other Great Councils amongst the rest of the Barons of this Kingdom And having since that time married Mary one of the two daughters of Sir George Soâ—des of Lees-Court in Com. Cantii Knight of the Bath upon the advancement of the said Sir George to the Titles and Dignities of Baron of Throwley Vicount Sondes of Lees-Court and Earl of Feversham all in Kent had the reversion of those Honors after the life of the same Sir George Sondes granted to him and to the heirs male of his body as by his Majesties Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the eighth day of April in the Twenty eighth year of His Reign appeareth Osburne Vicount Latimer and Earl of Danby 25 Car. 2. AMongst others whose great deserts have inclined his Majesty to confer on them sundry eminent Titles of Honor Sir Thomas Osburne of Kiveton in com â—bor Baronet is not the least Which Sir Thomas being son and heir to Sir Edward Osburne Baronet Vice-President of His late Majesties Council for the Northern parts of this Realm and Lieutenant-General of those Forces which were raised there for His defence upon the first breaking forth of the late Grand Rebellion by Anne his wife daughter of Thomas Walmesley of Dunkenhalgh in com Lanc. Esquire by Elianore his wife daughter of Sir Iohn Danvers of Dantsey in com Wilts Knight by Elizabeth his wife the eldest of the four daughters and coheirs of Iohn Nevil late Lord Latimer faithfully cooperating with other of His Majesties most Loyal Subjects in order to His Joyful Restauration and since that time in sundry sorts constantly applying himself to his Service with all fidelity and diligence First as Treasurer of the Navy and next as a Privy-Counâ—â—llor being also by reason thereof created Vicount â—umâ—laine in Scotland and Lord High Treasurer of England was afterwards in testimony of His Majesties gracious esteem of his prudent and faithful deportment in these and all other his great and special Trusts by Letters patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the fifteenth day of August in the Twenty fifth year of His Reign advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of â—iveton as also of Vicount by the Title of Vicount Latimer and to the heirs male of his body And by other Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the twenty seventh day of Iune in the Twenty sixth year of His said Majesties Reign to the Title of Earl of Danby and to the heirs-male of his Body He married the Lady Bridget one of the daughters of Mountagu late Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England and by her hath had issue two sons Edward commonly called Lord Latimer who married Elizabeth the daughter of Simon Benet of Beachampton in com Buck. Esquire and Peâ—egrine created Vicount Dumblain upon his Fathers surrender of his Patent of that Honor. As also six daughters 1. The Lady Anne married to Robert Coke of Holkham in com Norff. Esquire Great Grandson and heir to Sir Edward Coke sometime Chief Justice of the Court of King's-Bench 2. The Lady Bridget 3. The Lady Catherine married to Iames son and heir apparent of Iames Herbert a younger son to Philip late Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery 4. The Lady Martha 5. The Lady Sophia now wife of Edward son and heir apparent of Sir Edward Baynton Knight of the Bath and 6. Elizabeth who died young Lovisa Dutchess of Portsmouth 25 Car. 2. OF such Honourable Women whom His Majesty hath deservedly raised to high Titles of Honour Lovisa de Querovalle a Noble Lady of French Extraction is the second in number Who being an attendant on the most Illustrious Henâ—ietta late Dutchess of Orleans the King 's Royal Sister and coming with her into England since His Majesties most Happy Restauration was advanced to the state and degree of a Baroness of this Realm by the Title of Baroness of Petersfeild in the County of Southampton and likewise to the dignity and honor of a Dutchess by the Title of Dutchess of Portsmouth to enjoy during her natural life as by His Majesties Letters-patents bearing date at Westminster upon the nineteenth day of August in the Twenty fifth year of His Reign appearth Paston Vicount Yarmouth 25 Car. 2. AMongst others whose undoubted Loyalty to the King did alwayes excite them to express it in the greatest and most opportune times of Tryal I come to Sir Robert â—aston of Paston in the County of Norfolk Baronet a person of a very antient and Worshipful Family in those parts who in the utmost of dangers by reason of the potenâ—y of the late Cruel Regicides ceased not to hazard both life and fortune in whatsoever he could effect either by supply to His Majesties necessities or furtheâ—ance to His Happy Restauration In consideration therefore of these his most acceptable Services he was by Letters-patent bearing date at Wesâ—minster upon the nineteenth day of August in the Twenty fifth year of His Majesties Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Paston of Paston in the same County of Norfolk as also to the dignity of a Vicount by the Title of Vicount Yarmouth and to the heirs male of his body He married Rebecca the second daughter to Sir Iasper Clayton Knight Citizen of London by whom he hath had issue six sons William Robert Iasper Iohn and Edmund which died young and Thomas As also four daughters Margaret married to Hieronimo Alberto di Conti a German Mary Catherine who died young and Elizabeth Which William his eldest son hath taken to wife the Lady Charlotte Fitz-Roy one of the Natural daughters of our present Sovereign Susan Baroness Belassyse of Osgodby 26 Car. 2. THis Susan being one of the daughters and coheiâ—rs to Sir William Airmin of Osgodby in com Linc.
afterwards had the Government of it as Earls under that puissant King I shall begin with Copsi This Copsi was Uncle to Tosti of whom I have already spoke in my Discourse of the former Earls being a person of great prudence in Council for which respect he was constituted Earl by King William for that part of this Province which lieth North of the River Tine whereupon he drove out Osulph whom Morkar had substituted there All that I find farther memorable of him is That being highly devoted to S. Cuthbert he gave to the Church of Durham Ten Carucates of Land lying in Merscum and the Church of that place dedicated to S. German as also two Carucates in â—horâ—une in Thestrote ten Bovates in Radclive half a Carucate and in Gosburge one Carucate delivering possession of them by a Silver Cup which was for many Ages after kept in that Church At length Osulph whom he had so driven out being necessitated to betake himself to the Woods and Deserts for refuge gathered some strength and forcing Copsi for safeguard to flee to the Church of Newburne set it on fire And when Copsi to save himself from the flames came out did cut off his head at the very door on the fourth Ides of March in the fifth week after he had the administration of those parts committed to him But in the very next Autumn this Osulph was himself slain by the hands of a Robber with whom he accidentally met King William therefore perceiving the Inhabitants of these parts to be of turbulent spirits in the third year of his reign sent Robert Comyn unto them constituting him Earl wherewith the people were so highly displeased that upon his coming they all resolved to forsake their dwellings But a very great Snow at that time falling and preventing their purpose they then determined to kill him or perish in the attempt Of which desperate design though he had notice by Egelwine Bishop of Durham with advise that he should make his speedy retreat nevertheless sleighting that Council he came to Durham with Seven hundred Soldiers and permitted them not only to plunder but to kill divers Lay persons who belonged to the Church But the Countrey people hasting with all speed thither forced the Gates of that City betimes in the morning the Earls Forces being totally unready and slew of them in every place Whereupon the remainder betaking themselves to the Bishops Pallace for safety were pursued thither by the multitude who presently firing the House made slaughter of all except one so that this Earl then lost his life All which hapned upon the fifth Kalends of February the same year ¶ Hereupon Cospatric Son of Maldred Son of Crinan which Maldred was Progenitor to that great and honorable Family of the Nevils which for many Ages past hath flourished in this Kingdom made his Addresses to King William for this Earldom representing his Lineal Extraction by Algitha his Mother from Vcthred late Earl of this Province whose Daughter she was by Algiva Daughter of King Ethelred and with a great sum of Money which more prevailed than such his Alliance obtained it But soon after discerning the Kings austerity to be such as that he could not well endure to live under his power he with some of the cheif of that Province taking with them young Edgar-Etheling and Agatha his Mother as also Margaret and Christian his Sisters fled into Scotland where they had reception by King Malcolme Soon after which Harold and Canute Sons to Swane King of Denmark with no less than 240 Sail of Ships entring the Mouth of Humâ—er Edgar-Etheling and Cospatric with all the strength he could raise in 〈◊〉 joyning with them assaulted the City of York then possessed by the Normans and slew no less than 3000 of them Moreover this Cospatric invaded Cumberland then under the Dominion of Malcolme King of Scotland and made great devastation there For which disloyal actions being deprived of his Earldom by King Wiâ—â—am he first fled to King Malcolme and so into Flanders whence after some time returning into Scotland King Malcolme gave him â—unbar with the adjacent Lands in Loâ—don for his subsistance until he could better provide for himself But not long after being sick unto death sending for Aldwine and â—urgot two Monks who then resided at 〈◊〉 in much austerity of life and confessing himself to them with great penitence he ended his days at 〈◊〉 id est Nortâ—am and was buried in the Porch of that Church Of his Posterity all that I have seen is That he had three Sons viz. Dolfin Waltheof and Cospatric which Waltâ—eof gave to the Monks of S. Maries at York the Mannor and Church of Brounfeld as also the Lordship of Stainburne and a Daughter called Iulian given in marriage by King Henry the Second unto Ranulph de Merley a great Baron in Northumberland whose principal Seat was the Castle of Morpeth Cospatric being thus berest of this Earldom Waltheof Son to the famous Earl Siward by Elfleda Daughter of Earl Aldred was by King William the Conqueror advanced thereto partly in respect of his wealth and Military Prowess but cheifly for that he wedded Iudith his Neece viz. Daughter of Lambert de Lens by Maud Countess of Albemarle his Sister by the Mother for he esteemed it no less policy to secure himself in his recent Conquest by such inter-marriages betwixt his Normans and the Native English than by the power of the Sword to inforce them to a compulsory subjection And therefore though this stout Waltheof within a short time after joyning with Edwyne and Morkar of whom I have elswhere made ample mention and hasted into Scotland for aid against those bold Invaders and soon after landed in the Mouth of Humber with Harold and Cnute Sons to Swane King of Denmark and in that sharp conflict at York being a person large of Stature and Limbs more than ordinary strong gave most ample testimonies of his Courage and Resolution cutting off the Heads of many of the Norman Soldiers with his own hands yet did he not thereby irritate the victorious William to such a revenge against him as was then in his power but rather induced him to study an amicable way of composure which was effected by giving him this his Neece in Marriage and with her the Earldoms of Northampton and Huntingdon attributing those cruelties to his Soldiers at York more to his innate hardiness and valor than to the male-volency of his nature Whom he accordingly taking to Wife endowed her with all his Lands lying South of Trent As to the prudence of this Earl Waltheof in Government there needs no farther instance than that he sate as Judge in all Temporal Matters with Walcher
that expedition made thither In 35 Edw. 1. he obtained the Kings Charter for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Corbâ—â—gge before specified This Robert likewise and Iohn his Son called Iohn de Clavering by the appointment of King Edward the First were at that notable siege of Kaerlaverok in Scotland He had likewise Summons to Parliament from 23 E. 1. till 3 E. 2. inclusive in which year he died being then seised of the Mannor of Clavering in Essex Horsford in Com. Norf. Blâ—burg in Com. Suff. Evre in Com. Buck. Whalton in Com. Northumb. with the Fees thereunto belonging viz. the Mannors of Lington Linton Eshet Bokenfelde Horton Oggille South-Gaseford Newenham Dentone Faughdone Kington New-Bigging certain Lands in Shotover Glendale Herle Kirk-Herle Chevernale and Ripplington As also of the Mannor of Newburne with the Hamlets of Walebothill Demlaw Botirlaw Trokirlaw the Town and Mannor of Corebrigge Of the Mannor and Castle of Werkworth with its members viz. Birling Aclyngton the moity of Botilstone the fourth part of Tokisdence Likewise of the Mannor of Rouchbere with its members viz. Newton Threptone and Sâ—ytter and the Forest there leaving issue by Margery de la Zouche his Wife the said Iohn de Clavering his Son and Heir then forty four years of age who doing his Homage had livery of them And in consideration of his good services had in 25 Ed. 1. pardon for all his debts due unto the Exchequer as also for the Scutage then due from himself This Iohn was in that expedition made into Gascoine in 22 E. 1. So also in those of Scotland 26 28 31 and 34 Ed. 3. And in 4 Ed. 2. had command to be at New-castle upon Tine well fitted with Horse and Arms to march against the Stots In 6 Ed. 2. being again in the Scottish Warrs he was taken prisoner in the Battle of Strivelyn but the next ensuing year he was again in those Warrs So likewise in 9 and 12 E. 2. In 17 Ed. 2. he obtained the Kings Charter for a weekly Market every Munday at his Mannor of Blyburgh in Suffolk and two Fairs yearly one upon the Eve and Feast-day of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin the other upon the Eve and day of her Nativity As also for a weekly Market on the Tuesday at his Mannor of Aynho in Northamptonshire and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and day of St. Michael and two dayes following And having had Summons to Parliament from 28 Edw. 1. till 5 Edw. 3. inclusive departed this life at his Mannor of Aynho in the Octaves of the Epiphany ann 1332. 6 E. 2. whence being carried to the Abby of Langley of his Ancestors foundation he had Sepulture in the Quire of that conventual Church leaving issue by Hawise his wife daughter to Robert de Tibetot before-mentioned one onely daughter called Eve first married to Raphe de Vfford and afterwards to Thomas de Audley by both which Husbands she had issue Sons and Daughters This Iohn long before his death being doubtfull of having issue male as it seems made a Feoffement to one Stephen de Trafford whereby he vested the inheritance of his Castle and Mannor of Werkworth as also of his Mannors of Roubirie Newberne and Corbrigge all in Northumberland and of the Mannor of Evre in Com Buck. in the same Stephen to the intent that he the said Stephen should reconvey the Castle and Mannors of Werkworth and Roubirie unto him the said Iohn to hold for life with remainder to King Edward the first and his Heirs And the Mannor of Evre to hold to him the said Iohn and Hawise for terme of their respective lives with remainder to the King and his Heirs In like sort the Mannors of Newburne and Corbrigge to hold to himselfe and the Heirs male of his body and for default of such issue to to the King and his Heirs In consideration whereof the King granted unto him and his heirs diverse lands and hereditaments then valued at Four hundred pounds per annum viz. the Mannor of Costesey the Hundreds of Lodning Knavering Holle Depewade Henstede North-Erpingham South-Erpingham Blofelde and Humelierd with the appurtenances in Com. Norff. the Hundreds of Bâ—â—ching and Wainsford in Suff the Mannors of Rodeston and Apethorpe in Com. Northamp with twenty eight shillings yearly Rent of the Farm of Oliver Aspull there to hold for life Which Castle and Lands in Northumberland thereupon coming to the Crown whereby King Edward the third in the second year of his Reign given to Henry de Perci and his heirs as when I come to speak of that Noble Family I shall more fully shew the Mannors of Aynho and Horsford to Raphe de Nevill and his heirs and the mannors of Claering and Bliburg to Edmund Clavering brother of this Iohn for life the remainder to the same Raphe Nevill and his heirs wereby the younger branches of this antient Family the chief whereof is still in being at Caluley in Northumberland were bereft of that fair Inheritance which otherwise had descended to them Rie IN the time of Edward the Confessor Hubert de Rie a trusty servant to William Duke of Normandy being by him imployed to that King when be lay on his Death bed came in a pompous equipage into England and after conference with King Edward returned to the Duke with those Tokens whereby he was by that King declared his heir to the Crown of this Realm viz. a Sword in the Hilt whereof were inclosed some Reliques of Saints a Hunters horn of gold and the Head of a mighty Stag for which great service he was then promised that he should be Steward of his Houshold But when Duke William had got the Crown fearing that disturbances might arise in Normandy and well weighing the fagacity in counsel and dexterity in action of this Hubert he sent him thither to have an eye to that danger and soon after him these his sons viz. Ralphe whom he had made Castellan of Notingham Hubert Governor of the Castle of Norwich and Adam to whom he had given large possestions in Kent But Eudo the fourth continuing here in King Williams service obtained from him divers Lordships in sundry Counties viz. in Essex twenty five in Hartfordshire seven in Berkshire one in Bedfordshire twelve in Norfolk nine and in Suffolk ten And personally attending at Court it so hapned that that William Fitz-Osberne then Steward of the Houshold had set before the King the Flesh of a Crane scarce half rosted whereat the King took such offence as that he listed up his Fist and had struken him fiersly but that Eudo bore off the blow Whereupon Fitz-Osberne grew so displeased as that he quitted his Office desiring that Eudo might have it To which request the King
by Act of Parliament in the Three and twentieth of His Reign which was the next year ensuing that Creation of the Duke of Warwick qualified it much inconvenience had risen upon it Therefore For appeasing the contention and strife moved betwixt them for that preheminence those are the words of the Act it was established That from the second of December then next following they should take place of each other by turn viz. One that year and the other next and so as long as they lived together the Duke of Warwick to have the first years precedency and he who should survive to have place of the others Heir-male as long as he lived And from that time that the Heir-male of each should take place of other according as it might happen he had Livery of his Lands before him After which he had a Grant in Reversion from the death of Humphrey Duke of Glocester of the Isles of Gernsey Iersey Serke Erm and Aureney for the yearly Rent of a Rose to be paid at the Feast of the Nativity of S. Iohn Baptist as also of the Mannor and Hundred of Bristol in Com. Gloc. for the yearly Rent of Sixty pounds and likewise of all the Kings Castles and Mannors within the Forest of Deane for the Rent of One hundred pound per annum To all which Honors he had this farther added viz. to be Crowned King of the Isle of Wight by the Kings own hand But this hopeful Branch the sole Heir-male to this great Earldom was cropt in the flower of his youth before the fruits of his heroick disposition could be fully manifested to the World For upon S. Barnabas-day scil 11 Iunii An. 1445. 23 Hen. 6. being but Twenty two years of age he died at Hanley the place of his birth and was buried in the Abby of Tewksbury about the midst of the Quire at the head of Prince Edward Son and Heir to King Henry the Sixth In his Fathers life time when he was scarce ten years of age being then called by the name of the Lord Despenser he wedded Cecily Daughter to Richard Nevill Earl of Salisbury whose Portion was Four thousand seven hundred marks which Cecily afterwards scil 27 Hen. 6. married to Iohn Lord Tiptoft by whom he left issue one only Daughter called Annâ— born at Kaerdiff in the Moneth of February An. 1439. Which Anne being about two years old at his death was committed to the tutelage first of Queen Margaret and afterwards of William de la Pole Duke of Suffolk and had the title of Countess of Warwick but did not long survive for I find that 3 Ian. An. 1449. 27 Hen. 6. she departed this life at Newelme in Oxfordshire a Mannor of that Duke of Suffolk and was buried in the Abby of Reading next to the Grave of Constance Lady Despenser her Great Grandmother Daughter to Edmund of Langley Duke of York Whereupon Anne her Aunt born at Caversham in Oxfordshire 3 Id. Iuly An. 1429. 7 Hen. 6. Sister of the whole Blood to the late Duke of Warwick became Heir to this Earldom being at that time the Wife of Richard Nevil Earl of Sailsbury before-mentioned having been wedded to him the same year that Henry her Brother married Cecily his Sister Which Richard by reason of that Marriage and in respect of his special Services about the Kings peron and likewise in the Wars of Scotland for so doth the Patent import had upon the three and twentieth of Iuly next following the death of the before mentioned Anne his Wives Neice the Dignity and Title of Earl of Warwick confirmed and declared to him and his said Wife and to her Heirs with all preheminencies that any of their Ancestors before the Creation of Henry Duke of Warwick used Beauchamp of Alcester and Powyk I Now come to Walter de Beauchamp a younger Son to William de Beauchamp of Eâ—mley by Isabel his Wife Sister and Heir to William Mauduit Earl of Warwick Which Walter having purchased the moity of the Mannor of Alcester in Com. War from Peter Fitz-Herbert in 56 Hen. 3. made that place one of his principal Seats the other being at Powyke in Worcestershire This Walter was an eminent Man in his time In 53 Hen. 3. being signed with the Cross for a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land he had a Legacy of two hundred marks bequeathed to him by his Father for his better performance of that voyage And in 21 Edw. 1. obtained a Charter from the King for a Fair to be kept yearly at this his Mannor of Alcester for eight days beginning on the Eve of S. Giles and for seven days after In 24 Edw. 1. he was Steward of the Houshold to that King and in 25 Edw. 1. attended him into Flanders In 26 Edw. 1. he had Summons amongst other great Men to be at Carlisle upon Whitson Eve well furnished with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots and was the same year with the King in that famous Battle at Faukirk In 27 Edw. 1. he was again in Scotland and in 28 Edw. 1. had a Charter for Free Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Alcester and Powyke granted unto him as also in divers other places in Worcestershire In 29 Edw. 1. he was one of those Lords in the Parliament at Lincoln who then signified to the Pope under their respective Seals the superiority of King Edward over the Realm of Scotland being there stiled Dominus de Alcester In 30 Edw. 1. he obtained another Charter to alter the yearly Fair at Aâ—cester from the Eve of S. Giles the Abbot unto the Eve of S. Faith the Virgin and to continue for seven days after In 31 Edw. 1. he attended the King again into Scotland and was at that famous Siege of Caerlaverok This Walter had to Wife Alice the Daughter of ... Tony which marriage in regard they were within the fourth degree of consanguinity was after ratified by Godfrey Bishop of Worcester and the children begot between them decreed legitimate by him who had authority so to do from the Pope in regard they knew nothing of that impediment at the time of the Contract made and departing this life 14 Cal. Martii 31 Edw. 1. was buried in the Gray Friers near Smithfield in the Suburbs of London To him succeeded Walter his Son and Heir who in 32 Edw. 1. was in that expedition then made into Scotland and in 34 Edw. 1. being again in Scotland he departed thence before the War was at an end for which respect his Lands Goods and Chattels were seised by the King But the next year after he obtained pardon for that transgression In 4 Edw. 2. this Walter went again to the Wars of Scotland so likewise in 7 Edw. 2. In 10 Edw. 2. upon the
burial twenty five poor men to pray for her five of which to hold Torches about her Herse and every one of them to have at the Dirige a peny and at the Morrow-Mass a peny And farther willed that at the Dirige upon the day of her Burial there should be thirteen Priests and thirteen Clerks in Surplesses So likewise at the Morrow-Mass each Priest to have for his labour six pence and each Clerk two pence But I return to Sir Richard Beauchamp Son and heir to the last mentioned Iohn This Sir Richard wedded Elizabeth the Daughter of Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight in the private Chappel of his Mannor-house at Beauchamps-Court by virtue of a special Licence from the Bishop of Worcester by which Elizâ—beth he had issue three Daughters his Heirs viz. Elizabeth married to Sir Robert Willoughby Lord Brooke first summoned to Parliament by that Title in 7 Hen. 7. Anne to Richard Ligon and Margaret to William Rede Beauchamp of Holt. I come now to Iohn de Beauchamp of Holt in Worcestershire a younger Son to William de Beauchamp of Eâ—meley by Isabel his Wife Daughter and heir to William de Mauduit Earl of Warwick which Iohn had this Lordship of Holt by the gift of his Father to hold to himself and the Heirs of his body by the Wife he then had And in 25 E. 1. was in that expedition then made into Gascoigne together with William Earl of Warâ—ick and Walter de Beauchamp his Brethren and the next year following in the Wars of Scotland To him succeeded Richard de Beauchamp who in 1 Edw. 3 died seised of this Mannor of 〈◊〉 leaving Iohn his Son and Heir eight years of age Which Iohn in 12 Ed. 3. was in that expedition then made into Flanders and in 20 Edw. 3. in that into France In 37 E. 3. he was in another then made into Gascoigne and of the Retinue of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick where he continued the next ensuing year In 33 Edw. 3. he was again in the Warrs of France In 42 E. 3. he was once more in the Warrs of France and in 46 Ed. 3. attended Iohn Duke of Lancaster into Spain In 6 R. 2. being then one of the Esquires of the K. Chamber which I take to be the same that is now called Esquire for the body he had in consideration of his good services done and to be done the grant of an annuity of twenty pounds per annum issuing out of the mannor of Sutton in the Forest of Macklesfeild in Cheshire And in 9 R. 2 for the like consideration and because he did receive the order of Knighthood at such time as the King first displayed his Banner in Scotland he obtained a grant for an hundred marks per annum for his better support of that dignity to enjoy for terme of life and to be received out of the Kings Rents and Revenues in North-UUales And furthermore considering the great expence he had been at in fitting himself with a Competent retinue of men at Armes and Archers to attend the King in a Voiage-Royal into Scotland as also for that he surendred his patent of that hundred marks per annum Annuity before mentioned he had in recompence thereof a grant of the Commotes of Dyulâ—ien and Kemeltemain in Caernarvonshire to hold for terme of his life And within the space of that year being then Knight of the Kings Chamber was constituted Justice of North-Wales having likewise a special Charter for divers Liberties and priviledges as well in Vert and Venison as other things within his Lordship and Fee of Kederminster in Com. Wigorn. Moreover in 11 R. 2. being then Steward of the Kings Household in consideration also of his services he obtained a grant of all the Mannors and Lands belonging to the Priory of Deorhurst in Gloucestershire then seised into the Kings hands as all other Priories-alien were by reason of his Wars with France and within five dayes following viz. 10 Oct. for the considerations aforesaid and for the place he held at that Kings Coronation as also for his greater honor in Counsells and Parliaments he was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm to hold to himself and the heirs male of his body by the title of Lord Beauchamp of Kydermyster being the first man that was ever created a Baron of England by Patent But this honor he enjoyed not long for the same year divers of the great Lords having raised a powerful Army came up to London and there mustering their men in sight of the Tower where the King then lodged forced him to call a Parliament wherin through their potency they did what they list causing Sir Robert Tresilian Chief Justice of the Kings Bench Court and divers others to be attainted of Treason of which number this Iohn Lord Beauchamp was one who being first committed to close imprisonment in Dover Castle and for that he had been long before unfaithful to King Edward the third and unto Lionel Duke of Clarence as was then alledged he received sentence of death viz. to be drawn hanged and quartered but by favor was only beheaded on Tower hill leaving by Ioane his Wife Daughter and Heir to Robert le Fitzwith Iohn his Son and Heir ten years of age during whose minority this Lordship of Holt was committed to the custody of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick of whom it was held Which Iohn when he came to mans estate viz. in 22 R. 2. attended the King in that Voyage then by him made into Ireland and in 8 H. 4. executed the Office of Escheator for the County of Worcester So likewise in 1 Hen. 5. And died on Tuesday next after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle 8 Hen. 5. being then seised of the mannors of Bobenhuâ—â— Shulton Bernangre and Shotswell in Com. Warr. as also of the Mannors of Holt and Hanley juxta Temedbury in Com. Wigorn. leaving one sole Daughter and Heir called Margaret then twenty years of age Which Margaret was first married to Iohn Pauncefott and afterwards to Iohn Wysham Beauchamp of Bletsho I Now come to Roger de Beauchamp Grandson to Walter de Beauchamp of Alcester In 20 Ed. 3. this Roger was in the Wars of France and the next year following obtained the Kings confirmation of the Mannor of Lydeard Tregoz in Com. Wilts unto himself and Sibil his Wife and to the Heirs male of their two bodies lawfully begotten which had been granted to them by Peter de Grandison Which Sibil was Daughter of Sibil Wife of William de Grandison and she of Mabel 〈◊〉 of the four Sisters and Coheirs of Otto de Grandison In 21 Edw. 3 he
Chatton with one Toft and five Oxgâ—ngs of Land in Wolloure which the same Isabel likewise held for term of life Also the Mannor of Newturne which Ralph de Nevil held for term of life And the third part of the Mannors of Werkworth Corbrigge Ailington and Roughbiâ—y and Hamlets of Sniker Berling Thropton and Newton which Hawise the Widow of Iohn de Clavering then also held in Dower and for want of such issue to his right heirs And having so done marched again into Scotland upon the Kings service Moreover in 10 Edw. 3. he attended the King in another expedition then made into Scotland and there continued the following year And being then a Banneret representing to the King that he had upon account the sum of Eight hundred fifty one pound fourteen shillings and four pence of Wages due to him for his service in Scotland he obtained an Assignation of two hundred pound thereof to be paid out of the Tenths due to the Crown from the Arch-Deaconry of Cleveland And the same year retained William the Son of Iohn de Rodhum to serve him both in Peace and War with one Companion until the full age of Iohn the Son of Iohn de Rodhum For which service in time of War he was to have Apparel as his other Yeomen as also Hay Oats Hors-shooes and Nails for six Horses with wages for six Grooms and recompence for such Horses as should be lost in the Wars And in consideration of this service granted to the said William the Wardship of the Lands of Iohn de Rodhum lying in â—oughton until the full age of him the said Iohn In 14 Edw. 3. this Henry was in that great Sea-fight betwixt the English and French before Sluce in Flanders and had in consideration of his large expences in the Kings service an Assignation of five hundred pounds to be paid by the Collector of the Nones and Fifteens in the Counties of Northumberland and Westmorland And in regard that the Castle and Constablery of Ieddeworth with those other Lands granted to him in lieu of the Castle and Pele of Laugh-Maban with Anandale in Scotland were not an equitable exchange he had in 16 Edw. 3. a Grant of five hundred marks per annum out of the old Customs at Barwick upon Twede to make it good In this year he was at the Siege of Nantes in Britanny and in 17 Edw. 3. constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with William de Douglas and to receive him to terms of amity as also to see the Truce kept throughout the Marches and all other places in Scotland which at the instance of the Pope had been newly made betwixt both Kingdoms And in 19 Edw. 3. was again constituted one of the Commissioners to treat of Peace with such as were in Arms in the Marches of Scotland and the Kings good Subjects in those parts In which year the Scots having invaded England with an Army of thirty thousand under the command of William Douglas and burnt Carlisle Perith and many other places upon the advance of this Lord Percy with the Lords Nevil and Lucy they fled But the next year following they invaded England again whilst the King was at the Siege of Calais Whereupon he was one of the cheif of the Northern Barons that gave them Battle upon a Moor near Durham and having vanquished their whole Army took David their King prisoner In consideration of which laudable service the King being then absent he had an Assignation of two hundred marks out of those Aids then diversly granted for the support of those Wars Moreover in this year he attended Prince Edward to the Wars of France and in 24 Edw. 3. was joyned in Commission with the Bishop of Durham and others to treat of Peace with certain Commissioners of Scotland touching a Peace betwixt both Kingdoms In 25 Edw. 3. he was constituted one of the Commissioners to meet the like from Scotland at Hexham there to treat concerning the enlargment of David King of Scotland then prisoner in England and soon after that to receive the Oath of that King upon liberty granted him to go into Scotland for his faithful return As also to keep the Truce in the Marches towards Northumberland and Westmorland In 26 Edw. 3. upon the danger of an Invasion then threatned from the French he was constituted one of the Commissioners for Arraying of Men in the County of Northumberland for the safeguard of the Realm But before the end of that year he departed this life viz. 26 Febr. being then seised of the Mannors of Petworth Sutton Doncketon and Heystreet with the Advowson of the Church of Petworth in Com. Suss. Of the Mannors of Spofford Topcliffe Semar Nafferton Lekingfield Cleyhope Catton and Kirk-Levington in Com. Ebor. Of the Castle and Mannor of Alnwike with the Towns and Villages thereto antiently belonging viz. Denwike Leâ—â—ebury Great Haughton Tughall Swinhow Chaâ—ton Alnham Swindescheles Benley South-Middleton and Wollor in Com. Northumbr As also of the Castle and Mannor of Werkworth with the Hamlets of Over-Bothilleston and Tuggesden Girling Aclington Rothbury Newton Thropton Snitre and Corbrigge in the same County leaving issue by Idonea his Wife Daughter of ... Lord Clifford four Sons viz. Henry his Son and Heir aâ— that time thirty years of age William Richard and Roger and four Daughters viz. Maud Eleanor Isabel and Margaret and was buried in the Priory at Alnwike Of which Sons William had the Mannor of Kirk-Levington by the Grant of his Father Roger the Mannor of Stanerbot and Dalton Percy and Richard was Bishop of Norwich Of the Daughters Maud became the Wife of Iohn Lord Nevil Eleanor of Iohn Lord Fitz-Walter Isabel of William the Son of Gilbert de Aton and Margaret first of Robert de Vmfranville Son and Heir to Gilbert de Vmfranville Earl of Anegos and afterwards of William de Ferrers But I proceed with Henry his Son and Heir This Henry doing his homage the same year his Father died had Livery of his Lands saving to Idonea his Mother then living her reasonable Dower Which Idonea had thereupon an Assignation of the Mannors of Semar Lekingfield Catton Cletop Nafferton with its Members as also certain Lands in Thurstanby Benington Wandesford Windeshoin Ergom Setill and Gigleswike in Com. Ebor. And the third part of the Mannors of Werckworth Aclington Berling Newton Routhbiry Sayler Trapton Corbrigge and Newton juxta Routhbiry in Com. Northumbr In 20 Edw. 3. his Father then living he was in that great expedition then made into France whereupon ensued the famous Battle of Cressey And in 26 Edw. 3. constituted one of the Commissioners for guarding of the Marches In 29 Edw. 3. hewas in the Wars of Scotland And in 30 Edw. 3. received
of the Commissioners to treat with the Ambassadors of the same King of France touching the sending back of Isabel his Daughter second Wife to the deposed King with her Jewels whom he had required to be returned to him So likewise for the ratifying that Truce which had been made betwixt both Realms in King Richards time And furthermore constituted him Steward of his Houshold as he had been to King Richard Moreover in 3 Hen. 4. he was made the Kings Lieutenant throughout all North Wales and South-Wales for resistance of the Rebels there But notwithstanding all this trust and favor from King Henry he thought it not enough considering the many benefits and high esteem he had from King Richard and therefore deserting the Princes Houshold which the King had specially committed to his trust he fled to his Brother the Earl of Northumberland and combining with him joyned with his Nephew Hotspur then in Arms by whom being sent to the King upon his offer of Pardon in case they would submit as in my discourse of Hotspur is shewed he misrepresented what His Majesty had graciously expressed exaspeâ—ating him to Battle which forthwith ensuing concluded in the total rout of all their Rebellious Forces and slaughter of many amongst which Hotspur their General was the chief This Earl himself being then taken prisoner and soon after beheaded at Shrewsbury This is all I have to say of him other then that when he was in such favor with King Richard the Second he purchased the Mannor of Wresil in Yorkshire and built the Castle there but dying without issue it afterward by the favor of came to Earl of Northumberland Thomas Percy Lord Egremonâ— Third Son of Henry the Second Earl of Northumberland THis Thomas in 28 Hen. 6. being then a Knight in consideration of his many and great services was advanced to the Title of Lord Egremont to hold to himself and the Heirs-male of his Body And in 30 Hen. 6. constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with Iames Earl Douglas upon those Articles by him signed After which viz. in 36 Hen. 6. he obtained a Grant of the Castle and Lordship of Wresil in Com. Ebor. to hold for term of his life as also License to travel into several Forein parts but returning again ere long was slain in the Battle of Northampton in 38 Hen. 6. without Wife or Issue Nevill THis Noble Antient and Spreading Family do derive their Descent from Gilbert de Nevil a Norman who came into England with William the Conqueror being at that time his Admiral as some of our Genealogists have noted though there be no mention of him nor any of that name in the General Survey made by that King Which Geffrey having issue Geffrey and he another Geffrey who married Emme the Daughter and Heir of Bertram de Bulmer a great Baron in the North had issue by her one sole Daughter called Isabel which Isabel after the death of her Brother Henry without issue became his heir and taking to Husband Robert Fitz-Maldred Lord of Raby in the Bishoprick of Durham had issue by her a Son called Geffrey who by reason that his Mother was so great an Inheritrix assumed the sirname of Nevill from whom that Branch whose principal Seat was for many ages afterwards at Raâ—y and at length Earls of Westmorland did Spring But before I come to speak of this last mentioned Geffrey I shall take notice of those who bore that sirname long before though how they stood related in blood to him is not yet clear to me Of these therefore in order of time the first I meet with is Robert who in 2 Hen. 1. was in Arms with that famous Rebel Robert de Belesme Earl of Shrewsbury as also one of those to whom he committed the trust of that strong Town and having made Peace with the Welsh and gotten two of their Princes to his aid marched with a great power to encounter the Kings Army After him there was Ralph de Nevill witness to a Charter of King Henry the First granted to the Monks of Bardney in the sixteenth of His Reign And next Gilbert de Nevill of whom I find mention in Lincolnshire in 2 Hen. 2. And in Roteland 5 Hen. 2. As also in Oxfordshire 7 Hen. 2. Which Gilbert had a Brother named Alan de Nevill and a Son called Geffrey Founder of the Priory of Tupholme in Com. Linc. Who in 10 Hen. 2. was one of the witnesses in that Recognition then made by the King of the Peoples Liberties Of this Alan de Nevill it is reported That in 12 Hen. 2. being at Uiceliack in his journey towards Ierusalem upon Ascension-day to celebrate that Festival he was with Richard de Lucy and others excommunicated by Thomas Becket then Archbishop of Canterbury in regard he had been one of those who stoutly asserted and defended the antient customs of England against the Popes Usurpations but soon after absolved by Gilbert Foliot Bishop of London then in those parts upon his Promisory Oath to go to the Pope and submit himself to his Holiness This is that Alan de Nevill who was cheif Justice of the Forests throughout all England and in 16 Hen. 2. a Justice Itinerant but died in 2 Rich. 1. leaving issue two Sons Alan and Geffrey Of which Alan I have not seen any thing farther but of Geffrey it appears that in 6 Ioh. he was constituted Governor of Corffe Castle and that in 16 Ioh. being then the Kings Chamberlain he was made Governor of Scarborough Castle having one hundred pound assigned to him for the fortifying thereof In 17 Ioh. he obtained the Wardship of the Daughters of Roger Trusbut as also a Grant of the Lands of Simon de Kime and Phillip de Kime then in Rebellion as it seems And the same year being Sheriff of Yorkshire was joyned in Commission with Gerard de Furnivall to treat with Robert de Ros and other of the Barons then in Rebellion for reducing them to obedience In 2 H. 3. being then Seneschal of Poictou and Gascoigne he was again constituted Sheriff of Yorkshire and so continued till 7 H. 3. inclusive Upon levying the first Scutage of Henry the Third viz. 5 Hen. 3. he paid twenty six marks for the Fees of Cecily de Crevequer and in 6 H. 3. with Richard de Alencon gave one hundred pound to the King for the Wardship of the Heir of Alexander de Nevill whose Lands lay in the Counties of Lincoln York and Cumberland This Geffrey and Mabel his Wife confirmed to the Abby of Monk-Bretton in Com. Ebor. all the Grants which Adam Fitz-Swane the Founder thereof had given thereto she the said
Mabel being one of the Daughters and Coheirs to the same Adam and the other married to Thomas de Burg and had issue two Sons Iohn and Alan Which Iohn in 15 Hen. 3. took the homage of his Brother Alan in the presence of the King for the Mannor of Haltrey formerly given to him by his Father But more I have not seen of this Iohn then that in 48 Hen. 3. being in the Battle of Chesterfield with Robert de Ferrers Earl of Derby then in Rebellion he made his escape And that the year next following he was in the Battle of Evesham on the part of the Rebellious Barons being then of Nottinghamshire ¶ I next come to William de Nevill This William was Sheriff of Norfolk in 2 Hen. 2. And in 16 Hen. 2. upon levying the Aid for marrying the Kings Daughter paid sixty shillings In 23 Hen. 2. he was made Governor of Norham Castle At the first solemn Coronation of King Richard the First he was one of the Barons that officiated there And in 6 Rich. 1. gave twenty marks for License to stay in England the King then making an expedition into Normandy In 2 Ioh. he paid a fine of eighty marks and a Palfrey for License to marry 〈◊〉 of the Daughters and Heirs of Walter Walerand and the same year gave another fine of eighty marks to be reconciled to the King having detained his Daughter against his command In 4 Ioh. he had a Grant of the Serjeanty of the Forests in Hantshire with Isabel the Daughter of Walter Walerand to hold as freely as he the said Walter had enjoyed the same And in 12 Ioh. executing the Sheriffs Office for Wiltshire for the fourth part of that year accounted to the King for seven hundred and four kine part of the stock upon the Lands of William de Braâ—se at the rate of five shillings for each Cow In 13 Ioh. upon collection of the Scutage of Wales then assessed at two marks he paid sixteen marks eight shillings ten pence for eight Knights Fees and a third part which were the Inheritance of his Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Walter Walerand And in 2 H. 3. upon levying the first Scutage of that King he accounted thirteen marks for six Fees an half and sixth part being the third part of the Fees of the same Walter Walerand So likewise upon levying the Scutage of Montgomery in 8 H. 3. But more I cannot say of him The next is Ralph de Nevill This Ralph and his Ancesters were Patrons of the Church of Alhallows in the Marsh in York and in 21 Hen. 2. together with his Brothers paid ten pounds for the redemption of Robert de Watervill He likewise Founded the Priory of Hoton in Com. Ebor. upon part of those Lands which he had in Frank-marriage with his Wife To him succeeded Hugh his Son and Heir who in 31 Hen. 2. accounted one hundred three pounds and six pence for the Ferm of the Honor of Werch and in 2 Rich. 1. gave a Fine of two hundred pounds for Livery of his Lands This Hugh being a servant in Court to King Richard the First in 4 Rich. 1. was with that King in the Holy Land where he performed the part of a stout Soldier and likewise slew a Lion by a shot with an Arrow into the Brest then peircing his Body with a Sword Whereupon was this said Viribus Hugonis vires Periere Leonis In 6 Rich. 1. he was in that expedition then made by the King into Normandy and in 7 Rich. 1. gave one hundred marks for the Heir of Henry de Cornhill a rich Citizen of London whom he afterwards married But died in 1 Ioh. or before for then Henry his Son had Livery of his Lands paying one hundred pounds for his Relief To which Henry King Iohn in the first year of His Reign confirmed those Lands in Ashby and Thienton formerly given by King Henry the Second to Hugh his Father Howbeit after this I find no more of him till his death which hapned in 2 Hen. 3. or before for then had William de Albiny a Grant from the King of the custody of his Lordships of Hale Retrington and Haburgh in Com. Linc. And in 5 Hen. 3. of the Wardship of Hugh his Son and Heir He had also another Son called Iohn Which Iohn in 12 Ioh. gave a fine of seven hundred marks for License to go beyond Sea and that he might marry Isabel the Widow of Sewall Son of Henry Progenitor of the Shirleys with her whole Inheritance she being Daughter and Heir to Robert de Meynill In 15 Ioh. this Iohn attended the King in his expedition into Poictou and for the health of the Soul of Hugh his Father and Ioane de Cornhill his Mother confirmed the Grant of the Mannor of Thorendon which his Father had made thereof to the Canons of Waltham in Essex for the health of the Soul of her the said Ioane And departed this life about the beginning of Henry the Thirds Reign for 4 Hen. 3. Isabel his Wife was remarried to Ralph Musard To him succeeded Iollan de Nevill his Brother and Heir who in 4 Hen. 3. doing his homage had Livery of his Lands This Iollan was a Justice Itinerant in 18 and 24 Hen. 3. by reason whereof that MS. Book in the Exchequer with the Kings Remembrancer containing the Knights Fees throughout the greatest part of England then certified beareth still the name of Testa de Nevill About this time there was another Hugh de Nevill who in 8 Hen. 3. was constituted Principal Warden of all the Kings Forests throughout England as also Cheif Justice of those Forests And the same year gave one hundred marks for Livery of the moity of the Mannor of Stoke-Curâ—y with the Castle there and moity of the Knights Fees thereto belonging which he had of the Inheritance of Ioane his Wife In the same year he had also Livery in her right of those Lands in Faukenham in Com. Suff. wherein she had title together with Margaret de Ripariis her Sister which Lands were antiently part of the Possessions of Gundred de Warren So likewise of the moity of the Mannor of Niwenham in Com. Oxon. her Sister Margaret Wife to Fulcasus de Breant having the other moity In this ninth of Henry the Third he was sent with Brien de Lisle to view the Kings Forests and to see what ought to be deafforested by the Oaths of twelve Knights in every County In 10 Hen. 3. he was constituted Governor of Sauvey Castle in Com. Leic. As also of Lutgarshill Castle in Com. Wilts
And in 13 Hen. 3. had a Grant from the King for his life to hunt and take the Hare Fox and Cat throughout all the Forests of England This Hugh Founded the Priory of Stoke-Curcy in Com. Devon Which was a Cell to the Abby of Lonley in France To him succeeded Iohn de Nevill his Son and Heir who in 19 Hen. 3. was also made Justice of all the Forests throughout England and in 24 Hen. 3. entred into Covenants with Roger de Quency Earl of Winchester for the marriage of Hugh de Nevill his Son with Isabel the Daughter of the same Roger she being to have twenty pound Lands in Sideham for her portion and to be endowed with forty pound Lands in Radwey In 26. Hen. 3. this Iohn had command amongst other the great Men of that time to provide himself with Horse and Arms and to attend the King into France But in 28 H. 3. upon Inquisition made concerning Trespasses in the Forests then holding the Office of cheif Warden as his Father did he was so highly accused as that had not the King been very merciful to him he could have expected no less than imprisonment and utter ruine But it seems he got off for two thousand marks fine Which with his Fathers debts lay so heavy upon him being also with great disgrace put out of imployment that it broke his heart so that with grief he languished and diâ—d about Midsummer the same year at his Mannor House of Walperfeld and was buried near to his Fathers Tomb in the Abby of Waltham Whereupon command was given to send his Son and Heir to Windsor Castle there to be kept and educated with other of Kings Wards For the custody of whom and benefit of his marriage in 31 H. 3. Iohn de Courtenay gave the King two thousand five hundred marks This Heir whose name was Hugh in 38 H. 3. upon levying the Ayd for making the Kings eldest Son Knight paid forty one pounds six shillings and eight pence for twelve Knights Fees a fourth and sixth part of the Fees of Curci and for eight Fees and a fourth part of the Fees of Meschines And in 42 Hen. 3. had Command to attend the King at Cheâ—â—er upon Monday next before the Feast of S. Iohn Baptist to oppose the incursions of the Welsh But in 48 H. 3. he was in Arms against the K. at the Battle of Lewes So likewise in 49 Hen. 3. with Robert de Vipount a great Rebel and being taken at Kenilworth in that memorable surprize there made upon a great party of the Rebellious Barons by Prince Edward was carried prisoner to Worcester From this last mentioned Hugh as I ghess descended Iohn de Nevill of Essex for his Fathers name was Hugh Which Iohn in 9 E. 3. doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands and in 12 E. 3. was in that Expedition then made into Flanders In 21 E. 3. he was in the Wars of France So also in 22 and 29 E. 3. being of the retinue unto William de Bohun E. of Northampton And having been summoned to Parliament from 9 E. 3. untill 22 E. 3. inclusive departed this life 25 Iulâ—i 32 E. 3. being then seized of two parts of the Mannor of Great Wakeryng and two parts of the Mannor of Litte Wakering in Essex which he held only for life the remainder to the above specified William de Bohun E. of Northampton and joyntly with Aiice his Wife of the Mannors of Wethâ—resfeld parva Halyngbury Chigenhale Zoin Chigenhale Tany Peltingdon and the Advousons of the Churches belonging to those Lordships the reversion of all which belonged to the said Earl of Northamâ—tâ—â— It seems he died without any issue for William the Son of Iohn Senior of 〈◊〉 was found to be his kinsman and next Heir ¶ I now come to another Hugh de Nevil who in 9 R. 1. was Sheriff for the Counties of Oxford Essex and Hertford for the one half of that year Likewise for Essex and Hertford 10 R. 1. and 1 2. Ioh. And in 10 R. 1. for Oxfordshire as also in 1 Ioh. In which year he obtained a grant from the King of the Mannor of Halingebiri to hold by the service of half a Knights Fee and in 3 Ioh. was made Warden of the Kings Forests throughout England In 5 Ioh. the King gave him the Mannors of Blaaston and Ermhale in Feefrme for forty pounds per Annum and confirmed to him those Lands and Woods in Thayden which Ralph Fitz-Piers had granted unto him This Hugh de Nevil then called Grossus gave twenty marks and a Palfrey of five marks price for livery of all the Lands of Stephen de Camâ—ra with Desiderata Daughter of the said Stephen and to the Heirs of his body by her As also for a weekly Market at Glanford bridge in Com. Linc. and a Fair there once every year for three dayes He likewise gave an hundred and forty marks for the Office of Forester in Northamptonshire which Fouke de Lisures formerly held to enjoy during his life After which being called Hugh de Nevil the Forester he had a grant for an hundred Marks of the Wardship of Hamon de Valoines In 6 Ioh. he exâ—â—uted the Office of Sheriff for the Counties of Essex and Hertford for the first half of that year and was constituted Governor of the Castle of Peâ— in Derbyshire In 8 Ioh. he was made Governor of the Castle of Richmond in Com. Ebor. as also of St. Briavells Castle in Com. Glouc. And in 9 Ioh. had a full discharge from the King of all demands and accompts touching his Baliwick of the Forests from the time of King Richard the first untill the Feast of St. Iohn Baptist that present year In 12 Ioh. he was Sheriff of â—umberland and executed the like Office three quarters of that year for Hantshire In 13 Ioh. he was again Sheriff of Cumberland So likewise in 14 Ioh as also for Hantshire In 14 Ioh. the Barons putting themselves in Armes under colour of asserting their antient Rights and Liberties this Hugh adhered to the K. and for that respect had the reputation by the adverse party to be one of his Evil Councellors In 15 Ioh. he was in that Naval Expedition against the French with William Longespe Earl of Salisbury and other of the English Nobility And having taken most of the French Kings Ships in the Port of Dam in Flanders brought them into England being the same year again Sheriff of Cumberland and Hantshire In 17 Ioh he was constituted Governor of the Castle of Stratton-dal in Com ... as also of Sauvey Castle in Com. Leic. and being then one
of the Barons that met at Runâ—mede there Treated for the King with those of the adverse party Howbeit the next ensuing year discerning o their strength and that they had called in Lewes Son to the King of France with purpose to advance him to the Royal Throne he deserted the King and did Homage to Lewes giving up the Castle of Marleburgh unto him But after this I have seen no more of him then that he gave the Mannor of Lokeswod to the Knights Templars and that departing this life in 6 Hen. 3. he was buried in the Abby Church of Waltham in Essex I next come to Geffrey de Nevil Son of that Gilbert de Nevil who was Founder of the Priory at Tupholme in Com. Linc. as hath been already observed This Geffrey in 23 Hen. 2. was made Governor of the Castle of Berewic and having married Emme the Daughter and Heir to Bertram de Bulmer upon leyying the Scutage of Wales in 2 R. 1. paid eight pounds for those Knights Fees which did belong to that Bertâ—am but departing this life in 5 R. 1. leaving issue Henry his Son and Heir as also a Daughter called Isabel. In 15 Ioh. this Henry attended the King into Poâ—â—â—ou and 17 Ioh. having been in Armes with the Barons gave an hundred marks for regaining the Kings favor promising his future fidelity And that if ever he should relaspe he would be content to forfeit all he had for performance of which promise he delivered up two Hostages as also his Castle of Brauncepath to hold as long as the King should think fit In 8 Hen. 3. then residing at his Lordship of Burred in Com. Linc. upon levying the Scutage of Montgomerie he paid six marks and twenty pence for three Knights Fees and a sixteenth part But all I have farther seen of him is that he confirmed to the Canons of Marton in Comit. Ebor. those grants which Bertram de Bulmer his Grandfather founder of that Priory had given thereto and bestowed on them his Mannor of Wodhouses excepting two Ox-gangs in Apletrewiâ— which he purposed to bestow on the Nuns of Apleton And that he died in 11 H. 3. or before for then Robert Fitz-Maldred having married Isabel his Sister and Heir paying two hundred marks for his relief had Livery of the Lands whereof he died seized excepting those which Alice his Wife held in Dower part of which Lands lay in Haskby and Tinton in Com. Linc. Which Robert Fitz-Maldred being the Lineal Heir male of Vchtred Earl of Northumberland in the days of King Edmund Ironside viz. Son of Dolfin Son of Earl Gospatric Son of Maldred Fitz-Crinan by Algitha Daughter of the same Vchtred upon the death of his father in 7 R. 1. gave six hundred marks for Livery of his Lands and by her the said Isabel his Wife left issue a Son called Geffrey who by reason he enjoyed so great an Inheritance from his Mother assumed the Sirname of Nevill But of this Geffrey I can say no more then that hegave to the Canons of Tupholme six Ox-gangs of Land in Haburck in Com. Linc. Likewise the Church of Randby with certain Lands in Burreth in Comitat. Linc as also one Ox-gang in Thinesto and Shill-milne with the Marsh extending from the Wood of those Canons to Burreth-Meadow and that he had issue Robert his Son and Heir as also a younger Son called Geffrey who in 54 H. 3. was constituted Governor of Scardeburgh Castle and likewise a Justice-Itinerant Which Geffrey took to Wife Margaret the Daughter and Heir to Sir Iohn Longvillers of Hornby Castle in Com. Lanc. Knight and died in 13 Edw. 1. being then seized of the Mannor of Appelby and other Lands in Com. Linc as also of the Castle and Mannor of Harnby in Com. Lanc. and Hoton Longvillers in Com. Ebor. Likewise of the Mannor of Farneberie and certain Lands in Kickby Gargrave Collyng and Covenallay all of the inheritance of the same Margaret Also of the moity of the Mannor of Brerlaye in Com. Ebor. leaving Iohn his Son and Heir thirteen years of age from whom the Nevils of Hornby whose Heir femal called Margaret became the Wife of Thomas Beaufort Duke of Exeter did descend But I return to Robert This Robert having been in Poictou with King Iohn had for that reason exemption from the scutage then levied upon those who were not in that Expedition and in 26 Hen. 3. gave a Fine of ten pounds to be freed from attending the King into Gascoine In 38 Hen. 3. doing his Fealty for all those Lands which descended to him from Robert Fitz-Maldred his Grandfather and â—atisfying the King for his Relief he had Livery of them And in 42 Hen. 3. received Command to provide himself with Horse and Armes to march with those Forces designed to rescue the King of Scots then in minority who had married the Daughter of King Henry from that restraint wherein his rebellious Subjects at that time held him in which year he was constituted Governor of the Castles of Norham and Werke as also of Bambouâ—gh Castle the next year following In 45 Hen. 3. he was made Warden of all the Kings Forests beyond Trent And 46 H. 3. constituted one of the Justices Itinerant for the Pleas of those Forests In 47 Hen. 3 he was one of those Barons that undertook for the Kings observance of the Ordinances then made at Oxford And in the same turbulent year when many of the great men put themselves in Armes upon pretence of asserting the Laws of the Land and liberties of the people made Captain-General of all the Kings forces beyond Crent as also Sheriff of Yorkshire and Governor of the Castle at York So likewise of the Castle at the Devises in Com. Wiltes And in 48 Hen. 3. Warden of all the Forests beyond â—rent and again Governor of the Castle at York But notwithstanding these great trusts he at length fell off to the rebellious Barons for which defection in 50 Hen. 3. after they were utterly vanquished he had not only pardon but was constituted Governor of â—lckeâ—ing Castle in Comit. Ebor. And in 54 Hen. 3. was again made Governor of Bamâ—â—â—â— Castle Furthermore having been hindred from recieving the Kings Rents and Issues of Yorkâ—â—â— from Michaelmass 48 Hen. 3. till the Battle of Lewes by divers great men then in Armes on the behalf of the Barons he was at that time discharged from accounting for the same And in 10 Edw. 1. departed this life being then seized of an hundred pound Lands in Mitford and Felton in Com. Northumb. which were part of the dowrie of Ida his Wife Widow of Roger Bertram He
likewise died seized of the Mannors of Raskelf and Sherif-Hoton in Com. Ebor. as also of the Mannors of Burreth and Randeby in Com. Linc. and of divers Lands in the Bishoprick of Durham whereof the Jury knew neither the extent nor Tenuâ—e leaving Ranulph the Son of Robert de Nevill the younger his next heir and then twenty years of age But before I proceed with what I have to say of this Ranulph I may not omit to take notice that Robert his Father who died in the lifetime of Robert his Grandfather as is observed having married Mary the eldest Daughter and Coheir to Ralph Fitz-Randulph Lord of Middleham had in 54 Hen. 3. Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance doing his Homage of which that Mannor of Middleham was part And likewise a the Mannor of Carleton with the Forest of Coverdale It is said That this Robert frequenting the company of a certain Lady in Craven in an adulterous manner was surprised by some of her Husbands friends and by them so gelded that he died of the wound 6 Iunii An. 1271. 55 Hen. 3. and was buried in the Chapter House at Coverham in Com. Ebor. near to the Tomb of Helewise de Glanvil his Father then living After which scil in 4â— Edw. 1. Mary his Widow upon the death of Anastasia her third sister one of the Coheirs to the same Ralph Fitz-Ranulph shared with Robert de Tatshall and Ioane his Wife in her purparty Which Mary lived a Widow upon her own Inheritance no less then forty nine years and in 17 Edw. 1. gave an yearly Rent of twelve marks issuing out of her Lordship of South Pikenham to find two Priests to celebrate Divine Service in the Church of Houton And having held for term of life the Mannors of Middleham Thoraldby Well Snape Carleton Fagherwald Nosterfield Burton and Crakhall with one Messuage in Dikestard as also the Advowson of the Church departed this life in An. 1320. 14 Edw. 2. and was buried in the Quire at Coverham ¶ I now come to Ranulph de Nevill Grand-Son and Heir to Robert the elder This Ranulph being in minority at his Grand-Fathers death obtained liberty of the King that his friends might Plough and manage his Lands and in 13 Edw. 1. had Livery of the Mannors of Kaskelf Sutton and Hoton part of his Inheritance About this time there hapning much variance betwixt the Inhabitants of the Bishoprick and Anthony Beke that great Prelate then Bishop of Durham by reason he had compelled them to go twice into Scotland with Horse and Arms which they alleaged to be contrary to right in regard they held their Lands to defend the Body of S. Cuthbert and that they ought not neither for King or Bishop to go beyond the Rivers of Tine and Tese This Ranulph de Nevill and Iohn de Marne were the cheif countenancers of those who thus opposed the Bishop And not long after that fell out another difference betwixt this Ranulph and the Prior of Durham about the offering of a Stag every year upon S. Cuthberts day in September which in truth was rather a Rent then an Oblation in regard he held Raby with the eight adjoyning Townships by the yearly Rent of four pound and a Stag. For contrary to the custom of his Ancestors he not only required that the Prior of Durham at the offering of that Stag ought to feast him and all the company he should bring But that the Priors own menial servants should for that time be set aside and his peculiar servants and officers put in their stead Whereupon amongst other of his guests he invited Iohn de Baillol of Barnard Castle who refused to go with him alleaging That he never knew the Nevills to have such a priviledge there Sir William de Brompton the Bishops cheif Justice likewise acknowledging That he himself was the first who began that extravagant practise For being a young Man and delighting in Hunting he came with the Lord Nevill at the offering of the Stag and said to his Companions Come let us go into the Abby and Wind our Horns and so they did The Prior farther adding That before the time of this Ranulph none of his Predecessors ever made any such claim but when they brought the Stag into the Hall they had only a Breakfast Nor did the Lord himself ever stay Dinner except he was invited In 22 Edw. 1. this Ranulph received command to attend the King at Portlmouth upon the first of September well furnished with Horse and Arms and thence into France In 4 Edw. 2. having command to be at Newcastle upon Tine on the morrow after All Souls day with ten Men at Arms he thence marched into Scotland It is reported of this Ranulph that he little minded Secular business but for the most part betook himself to conversation with the Canons of Merton and Coverham as also that he committed Incest with his own Daughter and that Richard de Kellaw Bishop of Durham did for that crime compel him to do publick pennance But certain it is that he gave to the Canons of Coverham sixty two Acres of his Demesn Lands in Trakehallâ— of nine pound six shillings per annum value and twenty two Acres and an half of Meadow as also certain Rents of his Tenants in Villenage with four Ox-gangs of Land and Meadow of the value of sixty three shillings four pence per annum All which with some Cottiers c. were of the value of twenty pound and an half penny per annum He married two Wives viz. Eufemia the Daughter of Sir Iohn de Clavering and Margery Daughter of Iohn the Son of Marmaâ—â—ke de Thweng and by the first of them had issue Robert commonly called The Peacock of the North unto whom Mary his Grand-Mother gave the Castle and Lordship of Middleham By the later he had none and departing this life 18 April An. 1331. 5 Edw. 3. was buried in the Quire at Coverham near the High Altar on the South side Which Robert called The Peacock of the North died without issue in his Fathers life time as it seems for Ralph the second Son was found Heir to his Father and at that time forty years of age and upwards who had Livery of his Lands the same year being then Steward of the Kings Houshold In 4 Edw. 3. this Ralph obtained a Charter to himself and the Heir-male of his Body for a Market every week on the Munday at Bliburg in Com. Suff. And two Fairs one upon the Eve and Day of the Annunciation of our Lady and the other on the Eve and Day of her Nativity As also for a Market weekly on the Tuesday at Aynho in Com. Northampt. And a Fair upon the Eve and Day of S. Michael
continued Governor of Bâ—â—wick from 13 Ian. for a full quarter of that year Again in 30 Edw. 3. he was joyned with the same Bishop of Durham and others to treat and conclude about the redemption of David de Brus still prisoner and for a firm Peace And in 31 Edw. 3. with Henry de Percy to see the Truce observed toward the East Marches In 33 Edw. 3. he attended the King in his expedition then made into France and the next ensuing year marched with him to 〈◊〉 and put himself in ambush with the Lord Moubray and other Knights about three leagues from Parts expecting that the French would issue out which hapned accordingly Whereupon after a sharp skirmish the French were worsted In 35 Edw. 3. he was again constituted one of the Wardens of the Marches towards England likewise in 36 Edw. 3. a Commissioner to see that the Peace newly concluded on betwixt both Realms should be punctually observed and in 39 E. 3. received command to repair to the Marches of 〈◊〉 with all his power for the safeguard of those parts In 4 Edw. 3. he was again joyned in Commission with the Lord Percy for the custody of the Marches and conservation of the Peace made with the Scots So likewise in 41 Edw. 3. And the same year sent into 〈◊〉 with the same Lord Percy and others to keep the Frontiers of that Province This Ralph gave eleven Messuages four Oxgangs two Acres and an half of Land and ten Acres of Meadow lying in Snape to the Hospital of 〈◊〉 near Bedal for the celebration of Divine Service there according to the tenor of a special Ordination by him made viz. For three Priests who were to perform that service for the good estate of himself during this life and for the health of his Soul and the Souls of his Ancestors after his departure hence And moreover gave to the Canons of â—â—dlington out of his Quarrey at Fâ—veâ—e a sufficient proportion of Stone for the new Fabrick of their Church and other Buildings But the next ensuing year viz. 41 Edw. 3. upon the fifth of August he departed this life and was buried in the Church of Durham on the South side thereof being the first Sâ—cular Person that had Sepulture there Which favor he obtained from the Prior and Covent for a Vestment of Red Velvet richly embroidered with Gold Silk great Pearls and Images of Saints standing in Tabernacles by him given to S. Cuthbert His Body being brought in a Chariot drawn with seven Horses unto the bounds of the Churchyard and then carried upon the Shoulders of Knights into the middle of the Church where the Abbot of S Maries in York by reason of the Bishops absence and impotency of the Prior performed the office of the dead and celebrated the morrow Mass at which were offered eight Horses viz. Four for the War with four Men Armed and all their Harness and Habiliments and four other for Peace As also three Cloaths of Gold of Blew colour enterwoven with Flowers Four of which Horses were after the Funeral redeemed by Iohn de Nevill his Son and Heir for a hundred marks Besides all which Alice his Widow sent to the Sacrist one hundred twenty pounds in Silver to be employed in the repair of that Cathedral and moreover gave thereto for celebrating of his Anniversary one Vestment two Tunicles one Cope three Albs three Stoles four Maniples of Black Sattin and another Vestment to be used at the Celebration of the Sacrament embroidered with the Arms of Nevill and Audley she being the Daughter of Hugh Lord Audley This last mentioned Ralph Lord Nevill had likewise two younger Sons viz. Sir Robâ—rt de Nevill and Sir William de Nevill both Knights Which Sir Robert in 35 Edw. 3. had been retained to serve the King in his Wars of 〈◊〉 for one hundred marks per annum And in 38 39 Edw. 3. was of the Retinue to Prince Edward Nor was Sir William less active in Military Affairs for having obtained License in 40 Edw. 3 to travell being then a Knight in 46 Edw. 3. he became of the Retinue to the Earl of Salisbury that great Soldier and taking shipping with him in 〈◊〉 landed in 〈◊〉 where they relieved the Castle of Brest then besieged by the French But before the end of that year he was retained to serve the King as Admiral towards the North with forty Men at Arms and forty Archers So likewise in 47 Edw. 3. being still Admiral with sixty Men at Arms and sixty Archers In 1 Rich. 2. he was also retained to serve that King with ten Men at Arms and ten Archers and in 7 Rich. 2. imployed again in the Wars of France Moreover in 8 Rich. 2. being then a Knight of the Kings Chamber he was constituted one of the Commissioners to treat of Peace betwixt the King and Robert then King of Scotland and in 10 Rich 2. was one of the cheif of that Sect then called Lollards But after this I find no farther of him The Lands whereof the before specified Ralph Lord Nevill died seised were these viz. The Mannor of Bâ—burgh in Com. Suff. The Mannor and half Hundred of Clavering in Essex as also the Advowson of the Chantry of the Chappel of S. Iohn the Evangelist there the Mannor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Northampt. the Mannors of Newborne and Werkworth in Com. Northumbr Of Sutton in â—altres Sheriff-Hoton Hewelington the Castle and Mannor of Middleham the Mannor of Thoraldby with its Members the Mannors of Stokesley Faxfleet South-Cave Kirkby super Wherff Rand. and Raskelff all in Com. Ebor. Besides his Castles and Lordships in the Bishoprick of Durham Whereupon Alice his Widow had for her Dowry an Assignation of the Mannors of Crakhall Raskelff Carleton Well and New Bigging the Sheep-walk called Mild-Paracote and Cauncewithe-Wood as also the moity of all his Lands in Coverdale Moverover the third part of the Pasture of Wendslagh-Dale in Richmondshire and forty pound six shillings eight pence Rent issuing out of the Lordship of Sutton in Galtres twenty pound Rent out of the Mannor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Northumbr And fifty one pound seven shillings half penny Rent out of the Cornage of Cumberland Which Alice afterwards became the Wife of Ralph Lord Greystoke and departed this life upon the Octaves of the Epiphany An. 1374. 48 Edw. 3. I now come to Iohn de Nevill Son and Heir to this last mentioned Ralph In 20 Edw. 3. this Iohn was with his Father in the Battle of Durham and in 34 Edw. 3. being in France with the King and one of those who was appointed to go with Sir Walter Manny to skirmish at the Barriers of Paris the Duke of Normandy lying there he was Knighted with
prisoner without any fight and delivered him to the King In 10 Hen. 4. he procured the Kings Charter for Free-chase in all his Demesn-Lands at Kettâ—ewel beforementioned And in 12 Hen. 4. was again constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with those from Scotland upon a General Truce In 3 Hen. 5. he obtained a Charter from the King for Free-chase in all his Lands of Burton in Bishop dale Walden West Witton and Penhil In 6 Hen. 5. he was with the King at the Siege of â—ame in Normandy And in 1 Hen. 6. again constituted one of the Commissioners to treat with Iames King of Scotland for a firm Peace betwixt both Realms This Earl Ralph â—ounded the Collegiate Church at Staindrope in the Bishoprick of Durham for one Master six Priests six Clerks six Esquires six Grooms and six poor people amply endowing it with Lands and Revenues And having wedded two Wivâ—s viz. Margaret Daughter of Hugh Earl Staâ—ford for which Marriage a special Dispensation from Pope Vrban the Fifth was obtained in regard they were within the third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity who dying â— Iunii An. 1370. 44 Edw. 3. was buried in the Quire at Brancepath and Ioane the Daughter of Iohn of Gant Duke of Lancaster Widow of Sir Robert Ferrers of 〈◊〉 Knight who died 13 Nov. 19 Hen. 6. and was buried at Lincoln departed this life 21 Ocâ—ols 4 Hen. 6. and lieth buried in the midst of the Quire at Staindrâ—pe undeâ—â—â— stately Tomb whereon are the Figures of himself and both his wives being then seised of the Mannor of Stiford in Com. Northumbr As also of the Mannor of Bostou called Burtâ—â—all on the East part of the River the Seke of Muniby the Mannors of Wikes Frompton Ledenham Fiâ—â—eck and Wasâ—ingâ—â—â—gh in Com. Linc. The Mannor of Chesthunt in Com. Hertf. Clavering and Calmore in Com. Essex the Castle and Mannor of Sheriff-Hoton the Mannors of Elinington Sklepembeck Yaresthorp Raskel Howke Soreby Wiberfosse Stanfordbrigge Haunt-Burton Kâ—ayton Rise Sutton super Daâ—went Shithorne in Herford-Lithe Apelton in Ridale the Castle Mannor and Lordship of Middelham the Mannors of Carlton Coverdale West Witon Woodhal Kettlewel in Craven Thoraldby New-Biggâ—â—g with Bishopdale Bainbrigge Esiâ—gwold and Hoby Gilling Aldeburgh â—owes Forset Danby Catrike Arkelgarthdale and New forest also of the Castle of Richmond with its Members the Mannors of Snape Well Crakhal Rand Newton East Hawkeswel Ruskby Faceby Earlton in Eleveland Hllderwel Caldingston South Couton Fergherby Leybourne Sutton in Galtres with the Bailiwick of Longbergh all in the County of York Likewise of the Mannor of Balingbourne in Cambridgeshire Penreth Soureby the Hamleâ—s of Langwathby Scoutby Carleton Lidell Gamelesby Blenerâ—asset Wigton in Allerdase and Bolton in Allerdale all in Com. Cumbr. Leaving Ralph Nevill his Grandson viz. Son of Iohn his eldest Son who deceased in his life time his next heir then Nineteen years of age Which Ioane the second Wise of this Earl Ralph Founded a Chantry at the Altar where Katherine Swinford her Mother lay buried in the Cathedral Church of Lincolne for two Priests to celebrate Divine Service daily thereat for the good estate of King Henry the Sixth Henry Cardinal of England and of her self during this life and for their Souls after their departure hence As also for the Souls of K. Henry the Fourth Iohn of Gant Duke of Lancaster Katherine Swinford his wife Ralph Earl of Westmorland her late Husband and all their Ancestors and Benefactors and departed this life 13 Nov. 19. Hen. 6. leaving Richard Nevill then Earl of Salisbury her Son and Heir forty years of age But I return to Iohn eldest Son to this last mentioned Ralph This Iohn in 12 Hen. 4. was made Governor of the Castle of Roxborough in Scotland for ten years And in 2 Hen. 5. constituted Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland Moreover in 3 Hen. 5. joyned in Commission with the Lord Grey of Codnore to receive Henry the Son of Sir Henry Percy Knight at the hands of the Duke of Albany Governor of Scotland and to bring him to the King In 5 Hen. 5. being still Warden of the West Marches and the Kings Lieutenant there he had a special Commission to conclude a Truce with the Scots from two Moneths to two Moneths In which year he was made Governor of the Town and Castle of Ueruoil in France and soon after had another Commission to receive all and all manner of Castles Lordships Forts Cities Towns and other places in France and Normandy into his hands for the Kings behoof as also to assault and subdue those which yielded not and to place Garrisons in them Lastly having married Elizabeth Daughter of Thomas Holland Earl of Kent he departed this life in An. 1423. 2 Hen. 6. his Father then living and lieth buried in the Gray Friers Church in London Which Elizabeth being the fifth Sister and Coheir to Edmund Earl of Kent upon Partition of the Lands of Edmund her Brother had for her Purparty an Assignation of the Mannors of Hornlington and Aton as also a certain Pasture called Colpighil Youland Northaverflat on the North Raulinflat Senederningham Westhel Langlands Twelfhendes Northaverflat on the South the Leys near Thurstanslat a certain Pasture called Benerclolt extending to Hulgot in Com. Ebor. The Mannor of Athford in the Peke in Com. Derb. And Allerton in Shirewood in Com. Nottingh As also the Mannor and Hundred of Liston the Mannors of Kenton Shaftbery Chatescumb A Fee-farm of eighteen pound four shillings four pence Rent from the Abbot of Clive for the Mannor of Brompton in Com. Dorset And twenty six pound twenty pence Fee-farm of the Mannor and Town of Balingstoke with the Hundred and departed this life upon Friday next before the Feast of the Epiphany 1 Hen. 6. ¶ The other Children of this Earl Ralph were these viz. By Margaret his first Wife Ralph who wedded Mary the Daughter and Coheir to Sir Robert Perrers of Oversky in Com. War Knight Maud married to Peter Lord Mauley Alice to Sir Thomas Gray of Heton and after to Sir Gilbert de Lancaster Philippa to Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillefland Margaret to Richard Lord Scrope of Bolton Anne to Sir Gilbert de Humfranvile Knight Margery Abbess of Berking and Elizabeth a Nun at the Minoresses in London And by Ioane his second Wife eight Sons viz. Richard Nevill Earl of Salisbury William Lord Fauconberge George Lord Latimer Edward Lord Bergavenny Robert Bishop of Durham of all which I shall speak farther by and by Cuthbert Henry and Thomas who died without issue And five Daughters viz. Catherine first married to Iohn Monbray Duke of Norfolk and afterwards to Sir Iohn Widvile Knight Son of Richard Earl Rivers Eleanor elswhere called Elizabeth first to Richard Lord Spenser and
afterwards to Henry Percy Earl of Northumberland Anne first to Humphrey Duke of Bucikngham and afterwards to Walter Blount Lord Montjoy Iane a Nun and Cioely to Richard Plantagenet Duke of York ¶ I now come to Ralph Earl of Westmorland Son of this last mentioned Iohn This Ralph after the death of Elizabeth his Mother had forty pound per annum allowed him by the King for his maintenance being then in minority And in 4 Hen. 6. an Augmentation thereof to the sum of fifty pound sixteen shillings eight pence to be paid out of the Fee-farm of the Town of Newcastle upon Tine After which within the compass of the same year the King granted the benefit of his marriage to Sir Iohn Ratcliff Seneschal of Aquitane But more I have not seen of him than that in 21 Hen. 6. he had in right of Elizaâ—eth his Mother the fourth Sister and Coheir to Edmund Earl of Kent and Cosin and Heir to Thomas Holland Earl of Kent for her Purparty and Assignation of the Mannor of Beseâ—y in Com. Linc. and ten pound Renâ— in Skeldingthorp threescore and four Acres of Wood in the Mannor of Brunne with a certain parcel of Wood there called the New Park as also twenty three pound ten shillings yearly Rent issuing out of the Abby of Kirkstall and four pound six shillings six pence Rent out of the Mannor of Blisworth in Com. Northampt. And that he married to his first Wife Elizabeth the Daughter of Henry Lord Percy sirnamed Hotspur Son and Heir to Henry Earl of Northumberland Widow of Iohn Lord Clifford by whom he had issue Iohn his Son and Heir and to his second Margaret the Daughter and Heir of Sir Reginald Cobbam Knight but by her had no issue As also that he died in 2 Rich. 3. Which Iohn by his Testament bearing date 1 Dec. An. 1449 27 Hen. 6. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the midst of the Quire of the Abby of Haut-Emprice in Com. Ebor. and gave thereunto for his Cors praesenté a Courser called Lidiard Nevill appointing that an honest and cunning Priest should sing there for his Soul by the space of a Twelvemoneth after his death and to have for his salary ten marks Moreover he bequeathed to that Abby his Gown of Cloth of Gold blew to make a Vestment as also his Doublet of the same moreover a Gown of Black Velvet and all his Doublets of Velvet Likewise a standing Silver Cup thereof to make a Chalice And having married Anne Daughter of Iohn Holland Duke of Exeter departed this life 20 Martii 29 Hen. 6. without issue leaving Sir Iohn Nevill Knight his Fathers Brother his next Heir then thirty years of age This Sir Iohn Nevill took to Wife Anne the Widow of his Nephew Daughter to Iohn Holland Duke of Exeter and being slain at Towtâ—â— Field upon Palm Sunday 1 Edw. 4. there stoutly fighting for the Lancastrian Interest his Brother the Earl being then alive left issue by her a Son called Ralph who upon the death of the Earl his Uncle which hapned 3 Nov. 2 Rich. 3. was found to be his next Kinsman and Heir being then twenty eight years of age and succeeded him in this Honor was one of the cheif in that Army commanded by Thomas Earl of Surrey in 9 Hen. 7. when Iames King of Scotland invaded this Realm and besieged Norham Castle upon advance whereof the Scots retreated whereupon the English wasted the Borders But this is all that I have seen of him other then that he took to Wife Margaâ—â—t the Daughter of Sir Roger Booth of Barton in Com. Lanc. Knight Brother to Laurence Archbishop of York Which Margaret lieth buried on the South side of the Quire at Branspatâ— by whom he had issue Ralph who married Editha Daughter of Sir William Sands of ... in Com. Southampt and died in the life time of his Father He had likewise a Daughter called Anne wedded to Sir William Conyers Knight It is said that this Earl died at Hornby Castle in Richmondâ—hire for grief of the loss of his eldest Son who lieth buried at Branspath in a Chappel on the South side of the Quire and that he himself was buried in the Parish Church of Hornâ—y but the time of his death I find not So that to him succeeded Ralph his Grandson and Heir who in 22 Hen. 8. having Livery of his Lands was one of those that subscribed the Letter to Pope Clement the Seventh whereby they gave him to understand That unless he did comply with King Henry in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine they would shake off his Supremacy This Ralph married Catherine Daughter of Edward Stafford Duke of Buckingham and by her had issue seven Sons viz. Henry his Son and Heir Sir Thomas Nevill Knight Edward Christopher Ralph George and Cuthbert and nine Daughters viz. Eleanor who died without issue Dorothy Wife of Iohâ— Earl of Oxford for which marriage there was a special Act of Parliament in 18 Hen. 8. Mary to Sir Thomas Danby Knight Ioane Margaret to Henry Mannors Earl of Rutland Elizabeth to Thomas Lord Dacres of Gillesland Eleanor to Sir Bryan Stapleton Knight Anne to Sir Fouke Grevill of Beauchamps Court in Com. War Knight and Vrsula and departed this life 24 April 3 Edw. 6. To him succeeded Henry his Son and Heir who first took to Wife Iane the Daughter of Thomas Mannours Earl of Rutland and by her had issue Charles his Son and Heir and four Daughters viz. Eleanor Wife of Sir William Pelpham Knight Master of the Ordnance Katherine married to Sir Iohn Constable of Kirkby Knowle in Com. Ebor. Also Mary and Adeline who died unmarried He secondly wedded Margaret Daughter of Sir Richard Cholmley Knight Widow of Sir Henry Gascoigne Knight by whom he had issue Margaret and Elizabeth This Henry by his Testament bearing date 18 Aug. An. 1563. 5 Eliz. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Staindroâ—e in the Bishoprick of Durham under the Tomb that last was made nigh to the Lady Iane his Wife and departed this life the the same Moneth as it seems for the Probate of his Will bears date upon the twelfth of September next ensuing To whom succeeded Charles his Son and Heir Which Charles in An. 1569. 11 Eliz. being privy to the intended marriage of Mary Queen of Scotland then prisoner in England and sensible of the danger submitted himself to the Earl of Sussex at that time President of the North desiring his intercession to Queen Elizabeth on his behalf But after this there being a rumor that multitudes of people resorted to him and to the Earl of Northumberland the Lord President sent for them But representing to them
Nephew then Captain of Calais and Lieutenant of the Marches there And in 1 Ed. 4. having fought valiantly for that King in the Battle of Touton where the Lancastrians received a fatal overthrow had in consideration of his great merits Licence to transport an hundred sacks of Wooll Custom-free and soon after advanced to the title of Earl of Kent as also made Lord Admiral of England Which title and Honour he did not long enjoy but departed this life leaving issue three Daughters his Heirs viz. Ioane the Wife of Sir Edward Bedhowing Knight Elizabeth of Sir Richard Strangways Knight and Alice of Sir Iohn Conniers Knight and was buryed in the Priory of Gisborough in Com. Ebor. Edward Nevill Lord Bergavenny THis Edward being fourth Son to Ralph Earl of Westmorland by Ioane his second Wife wedded Elizabeth the sole Daughter and Heir to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Worcester Son of William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny and doing his Homage for the Lands of her Inheritance in 14 H. 6. And though he had Livery of them accordingly yet was he kept out of the Possession of the Castle and Mannor of Bergavenny by Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick and after him by his Son Henry Beauchamp Duke of Warwick so long as they lived but at length upon the humble remonstrance of himself and his Wife in 27 Henr. 6. he obtained Livery of both Anne the Daughter and Heir of Duke Henry being then in Ward to the King whereupon he was stiled Lord Bergavenny and within two years after viz. in 29 Hen. 6. summoned to Parliament by that Title This Edward surviving the before specified Elizabeth did afterwards marry Katherine the Daughter of Sir Robert Howard Kt. but for this marriage they were both Excommunicate in regard they had Carnal Copulation together in the life time of his first Wife and likewise for that he was of near kindred to her viz. within the third degree of Consanguinity Howbeit at length making their application to Pope Nicholas the fifth they were absolved and had a special Dispensation for that their marriage dated at Rome 15 Octob. Ann. Dom. 1448. In 9 Edw. 4. this Edward was one of the Peeres who in full Parliament did vpon Oath make recognition to Prince Edward the Son and Heir apparent of the King And departed this life upon Thursday 18 Octob. 16 Edw. 4. being then seized as Tenant by the curtesie of England of the Inheritance of the said Elizabeth of the Mannors of Merworth and Beriyng in Kent Hokam Tebinham Berghe Sutton with the Hundreds of Laundiche and South-Grenhowe in Com. Norf. of the Mannors of Ottelee Lydgate and Wrydelington in Comitat. Suff. of the Castle and Mannor of Ewyas Harold in Com. Heref. of the Mannors of Kiderminster Biset Kiderminster Burnell Dunclent Purshill Rushale and Inkeburowe in Com. Wigorn. of the Mannors of East-Becheworth Westcote Padingden-Pembroke and a third part of the Castle of Reygate in Com. Surr. of the Mannors of Dicchening Peccam Rottyngdon North-Ese in the Town of Iford of the third part of the Castle and Mannor of Lewes with the third part of the Chase of Cleres and Forest of Worth as also of the third part of the Hundreds of Buntinghill Strete Berecompe Swanbergh Helmestrowe Yousemere Walesbone and Ponynges with the Moytie of the Hundreds of Wyndham and Fishers-gate all in Com. Suss. of the Mannors of Fordham East-Hanyngfield West-Haningfield Thorâ—ton Rideswell and South-Hanyngfeild in Com. Essex and of the Mannors of Aston Cantelow Shelfeild Allesley and Fillongley in Com. War leaving Sir George Nevill Kt. his second Son by his first Wife his next Heir at that time twenty six years of age for Richard his eldest Son dyed before him and was buried in the South Isle of the Collegiate Church at Stanedrope in the Bishoprick of Durham under a flat Marble Stone with his Portrature in Brass upon it Which George in 26 Hen. 6. was found to be one of the Coufins and Heires to Sir Rowland Lenthale Knight viz. Son of Elizabeth Lady Bergavenny Daughter of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Worcester Son of Ioane sometime Lady Bergavenny one of the three Sisters and Coheires of Thomas late Earl of Arundel Brother of Margaret Mother of Edmund Lenthale Esquire Son of the same Sir Rowland and Margaret And died in 7 Hen. 7. leaving Elizabeth his wife surviving who afterwards married to Richard Nayler Citizen of London and five Sons viz George his Son and Heir William Edward Thomas and Richard and two Daughters viz. Iane Wife to Sir Henry Pole Lord Montacute and Elizabeth Wife of Sir Edward Berkley Knight to whom he gave part of his Plate and Jewels Which George shortly after had livery of his Lands And in 8 Hen. 7. was one of the principal persons in the Battle at Black-Heath against the Cornish men then in Rebellion and there happily vanquished In 14 Hen. 7. this George being under suspition for favouring of Edmund de la Pole Earl of Lincolne at that time in Banishment was clapt into Prison but nothing of guilt appearing against him he was enlarged and received to greater favor then before And in 2 Henr. 8. was made Constable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque-ports He was also present in 12 Hen. 8. at that memorable Enterview betwixt King Henry the eighth and Francis the first King of France betwixt Guisnes and Arores And having married Mary Daughter to Edward Duke of Buckingham was suspected of privity with him in those treasonable attempts wherewith he was then charged and Imprisoned for the same but afterwards received to favor Moreover in 22 Hen. 8. he was one of the Peers who subscribed that Letter to Pope Clement the seventh importing that in case he did not comply with King Henry in that cause of his Divorce from Queen Catherine he should lose his Supremacy here And by his Testament dated 4 Iunii 1535. 27 Hen. 8. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of Birling in Kent and departing this life shortly after left issue by Ioane Daughter of Thomas Earl of Arundel his first Wife one Daughter called Elizabeth married to Henry Lord d'Aubeny and by Mary his second Wife Daughter to Edward Duke of Buckingham Henry his Son and Heir as also five Daughters viz. Catherine Wife of Iohn S. Leger Esquire Margaret Wife of Iohn Cheney Son of Sir Thomas Cheney Knight Dorothy Wife of William Brooke Son of George Lord Cobham Iane Wife of Sir Henry Pool Knight and Vrsula of Sir William S. Leger Knight Mary Brooke alias Cobham who had been his Concubine but then his last Wife being great with child at that time by him Which Henry his Son and Successor was
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 â—unbar 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 Isâ—bel 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 â—laughter 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 Durâ—am and divers other great Lords to conâ—ider 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 Potâ—ers-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 Ulvesâ—er 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 begâ—◠〈◊〉 And the next year following obtained anotâ—â— Grant that his Heirs should enjoy so many 〈◊〉 â—ousons of those Churches as according to a râ—table 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 Rokesbâ—â—â—â— 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 Banâ—ock-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
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 Weâ—keworâ—h as also Governor of the Castle a◠〈◊〉 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 â—ravene 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 â—nokalsock 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 Peâ—reth 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 Suâ—sex 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
came to Milford-Haven with an hundred and forty Sail he burnt fifteen of that Fleet and in 9 Hen. 5. was summoned to Parliament amongst other the Peers of this Realm So likewise to all the Parliaments of King Henry the Sixth's time And married three Wives first ... Daughter to Humphrey Stafford of Hoke in Dorsetshire by the directions of his Uncle Thomas Lord 〈◊〉 in 3 Hen. 5. but she died young without issue Secondly Isabel eldest Daughter of Thomas Moubray Duke of Norfolk and Marshal of England Widow of Henry Ferrers Son and Heir of William Lord Ferrers of Groby who died in his Fathers life time Which Marriage was solemnised in 2 Hen. 6. by whom he had issue four Sons and three Daughters This Noble Lady being barbarously imprisoned at Glocester by Margaret Countess of Shrewsbury as hath been already observed died in the Castle there upon Saturday before the Feast day of S. Michael the Arch-Angel An. 1452. 31 Hen. 6. and lieth buried in the Quire of the Grey-Friers within that City Thirdly Ioane Sister to Iohn the second Earl of Shrewsbury and Daughter to Iohn slain at Chatillion Which marriage was contrived out of a politick respect viz. to draw from Margaret the Countess his greatest adversary her chiefest props viz. her Son in Law and Daughter Which Ioane had no issue by him but surviving became the Wife of Edmund Hungerford Esquire This Iames Lord Berkley died at Berkley Castle about the end of November Anno 1463. 3 Edw. 4. and lyeth buried under a Tomb of Alablaster in a Chappel on the South side of the high Altar in the Parish Church of Berkley which Chappel he built By his second Wife he had all his Issue viz. four Sons and three Daughters viz. William and Maurice who succeeded Iames imprisoned in France with his Father and Bretheren and there slain as already hath been observed and Thomas prisoner also in France and Ransomed who was progenitor to the Berkleys of Worcestershire and Herefordshire Of his Daughters Elizabeth was the Wife of Thomas Burdet of Arrow in Comit. Warw. Esq Isabel of Thomas Trye of Hardwik in Com. Glouc. Esq and Alice of Richard Arthur of Claâ—ton near Portbury in Com Somers Esq. ¶ I come now to William his eldest Son and immediate successor who about the thirteenth year of his age attended c Henry the Cardinal Bishop of Winâ—â—â—ster In 17 Hen. 6. he went to Calais and there received the Order of Knighthood and at the time of his Fathers death was thirty eight years of age but unmarried This William stood in such favor with King Edward the fourth that he was advanced by him to the dignity of a Viscount scil 21 Apr. 21 Edw. 4. and soon after for his attendance at Councels had a grant from that King of an hundred marks per annum during his life to be received out of the Customs in the Port of Bristoll Nor was he for a while in less favor with King Richard the third being by him created Earl of Notingham 28 Iunii in the first year of his Reigne But soon after adhering to Henry Duke of Buckingham in his design for the pulling down of King Richard seeing those forces which the Duke had raised in order thereto to desert him for his security against the rage of King Richard he fled into Britanny unto Henry Earl of Richmund together with divers others who were well-wishers to that Earl for which respect shortly after that Earl had obtained the Crown of this Realm by the name of Henry the seventh he was constituted Earl Marshal of England with limitation of that great Office to the Heirs male of his Body and a Fee of twenty pounds Per annum And in 4 H. 7. advanced to the dignity of a Marquess Thus much as to his Titles Being in such favor with King Edward the fourth he exhibited a Pitition to him whereby making claim to the Mannors of Wotton Simondsall Cowâ—cy Newleys and Sagestond he represented the imprisonment of his Father Bretheren and himself by the Earl of Shrewsbury and his Countess through the Treachery of Rice the Porter of Berkley Castle and thereby complained that they were constâ—â—ined to Scal Writings and acknowledge Statutes in fifteen thousand pounds and upwards and moreover set forth the barbarous usage of his Mother by imprisonment at Gloucester where by duress she lost her life The King therefore referring the business to the Lord Chancellor for examination and report Margaret the Countess in her own defence complained against him for his riotous entry into her house at Wotton and the mischief he did there by defacing it and carrying away her goods for satisfaction whereof certain Statutes were acknowledged as the confessed but never paid But after this scil in 6 Ed. 4. he again complained by a Bill in Chancery against that Countess alledging that â—he had practised with one Chamberlain to murder him as he was to ride to London as also with one Holt his own servant who had the keeping of Berkley Castle to exclude him and keep it to her â—e â—hoof Which charge she in her answer denied affirming that Chamberlain's business was only to arrest him acknowledging her practise with Holt with justification that the right to that Castle was hers But before any Witnesses were herein examined the Countess died viz. 14 Iunii an 1468. 7 Ed. 4. And by her death left to Thomas Talbot Viscount L'isle her Grandson those Mannors of Wotton and Simondsall with the Borough of Wotton the moity of the Mannor of Eriyngham and divers Messuages and Lands in Erlyngham Cromhall Alkington Hurst Dursley Nibley Thorncliffe Kingescote the sixth part of the Mannor of Acton Ilger and divers Lands in Horwode and Morcote as also the Mannor of Wike by Arlingham Sagersplace and Sagesâ—ond in Slymbridge the Hundred of Wotton heretofore called the Hundred of Berkley and Advouson of the Church of Wotâ—on in Com. Glouc. To all which this Lord William pretended title though by partition betwixt this Countess and the Dutchess Eleanore and Elizabeth her other Sisters they were allotted to her in lieu of other Lands allotted to them Which Thomas Viscount L'isle was then nineteen years of age and upwards and at that time Married unto Margaret the Daughter of William Herbert E. of Pembroke In this year also died the Dutchess Eleanore and Ioane the Widdow of Iohn Talbot Viscount L'isle whereupon the King committed the custody of those Lands and Lordships during the minority of the before-specified Thomas Viscount L'isle unto the said E. of Pembroke But it was not long after ere this young Viscount L'isle arrived to his full age and thirsting after the Castle of Berkley practised with one Thomas Holt the keeper of Whitley Park and one Maurice King
Realm and obtain'd a Grant of the Castle and Lordship of Folkyngham in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Mannors of Lavyngton Sapirton Awethorp Asâ—akby 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 Novemâ—er 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 Botesâ—ord 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 Dutchâ—ss 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 â—unstanburgh 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 Hâ—genet 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 〈◊〉 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 Coresbrâ—ke 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 â—enington-Park in Com. Leic. 10 Dec. Anno 1650. marriâ—d Elizabeth Daughter and Coheir to Sir Iohn Lewes of Lâ—dsâ—on 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 â—astles 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 Caâ—ucate 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 Nâ—ble Extraction wanting Issue â—f 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
Aid then Assessed for marrying the King's Daughter certified the Knights Fees he then held to be in number five de veteri Feoffamento and one an half and fourth part de novo for which in 14 H. 2. he paid six Marks and an half To this Stephen succeeded Thomas de Bulemer his Son who in 18 H. 2. neither going himself nor sending any Soldiers into Ireland upon that Expedition then made thither paid C s. for Scutage And to him Robert de Bulemer who in 27 H. 2. gave three Marks to the King for the Wardship of his Son with the Lands of his Mothers Inheritance Then another Bertram who left Issue one sole Daughter his Heir called Emme married to Geffrey de Nevill by which Marriage that fair Lordship of Branspeth in the County Palatine of Durham which was the Chief Seat of this Family came first to the Nevills The Male Line of this Principal Branch being thus at an end I have not seen any thing farther of this Stock until 53 H. 3 that Iohn de Bolemer married with Theophania one of the three Daughters and Coheirs of Hugh de Morewyke of Morewyke in Com. Northumbr Nor after him till 4 E. 2. that Raphe de Bulemer obtain'd from the King a special Charter whereby he might hold his Park at Torenton called Ricebergh and keep Dogs to hunt therein as also to have Free-warren in all his Demesn Lands at Wilton Cothum Laysinby and Lâ—â—uneby without the Forest Likewise at Bulemere and Welburne all in Com. Ebor. And in 9 E. 2. that doing his Homage he had Livery of the Lands which by the death of Theophania his Mother descended to him But this Raphe grew to be a Man of much Note in his time for in 10 E. 2. he was in the Wars of Scotlanâ— and in 13 E. 2. in another Expedition then made into that Realm Moreover in 20 E. 2. he was Deputy-Governor of the Castle at York to William de Ros of Hamlake and in 1 E. 3. had Summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm and so forward till 23 E. 3. inclusive Likewise in 4 E. 3. he had special Licence to make a Castle of his Mannor-house of Wilton in Com. Ebor. being the same year constituted Sheriff of Yorkshire and Governour of the Castle at Yorke Furthermore in 8 E. 3. he was again in the Scottish Wars and of the Retinue unto Ebulo le Strange and departed this Life in 31 E. 3. leaving Raphe his Son and Heir xvi years of age the Custody of whom with his Lands was thereupon granted to Isabell the King's Daughter and by her assigned to Raphe de Nevill This last mention'd Raphe de Bulemer making proof of his Age and doing his Homage in 36 E. 3. had Livery of his Lands After which sc. in 40 E. 3. he had Licence together with William a younger Son to Raphe Lord Nevill of Raby to travel into Forein Parts And died 22 Dec. 40 E. 3. being then seised of the Mannor of Wilton in Cleveland likewise of the Wapentake of Langbergh and Mannors of Bulmere Bethorpe and Thornton subtus Risbergh in Com. Ebor. as also of the Mannor of Thorpe Bulmere in the County-Palatine of Durham Whereupon Margaret his Widow had for her Dowrie an Assiguation of the Mannor of Bulmere with certain Lands in Welleburne also the Mannors of Thornton subtus Risbergh and Boythorp with certain Lands in Attingwyk in Holdernesse and likewise other Lands in Harlaston Heyford Brynghton and Colyngtrough in Com. Northampt. Raphe his Son and Heir being little more than a Twelve-month old Whose Descent I shall not trace down farther in regard that none of this Family after the before-specified Raphe who was summon'd to Parliament from 1 till 23 E. 3. were Barons of this Realm D'eivill IN the time of King Henry the First Nigel de Albini Progenitor to the Family of Moubray being Enfeoffed of the Mannor of Egmanton in Com. Nott. by that King gave it to Robert D'aivill From whom descended another Robert who in 15 Ioh. attended the King in his Expedition into Poictou and in 26 H. 3. had Summons to fit himself with Horse and Arms and to accompany the King into Gascoine To whom succeeded Iohn D'eivile Which Iohn in 38 H. 3. stood Excommunicate and in contempt of the Churches Power fled from County to County and afterwards beyond Sea Whereupon the Sheriff of Yorkshire had command to seize his Lands But not long after he made his Peace as it seems for in 41 H. 3. he was constituted Justice of all the Forests beyond Trent and in 42 H. 3. the King of Scots who had married the Daughter of King Henry the Third being in restraint by his own Subjects he with other of the Northern Barons received Summons to fit himself with Horse and Arms and to be ready upon Command to march into Scotland for his Rescue Moreover in 44 H. 3. he was again constituted Warden of all the Forests North of Trent So likewise in 47 H. 3. and Governour of the Castle at Yorke In 48 H. 3. he obtain'd Licence to build a Castle at a certain place in Yorkshire called the Hâ—de and was constituted Governour of Scarâ—orough-Castle But soon after took part with the Râ—bâ—llious Barons and became so active on their behalf in the Northern Parts of this Realm as that the Sheriff of Yorkshire from Michaelmas 48. till the Battel of Evesham in 49. could not at all exercise his Office for the King's Service Furthermore in that interim wherein the King was Prisoner to those Barons after their Victory at Lewes he was one of those whom they summon'd to that Parliament which they held in the King's Name Nor was he at all reclaimed after the total Defeat which the Barons receiv'd in the Battel of Evesham for being a subtile Man and a stout Soldier he joyn'd with Robert Earl Ferrers and those of that Party who made Head again at Chesterfeild in Com. Derb. where after Ferrers was taken Sir Gilbert Haunsard unhorst him with his Lance. Notwithstanding which making an Escape he fled to the Isle of Aâ—holme in Com. Linc. Howbeit at length sc. in 51 H. 3. taking benefit of the Decree call'd Dictum de Kenilworth he redeem'd his Lands by a Pecuniary Fine and had Livery of them accordingly This Iohn married Maâ—de the Widow of Sir Iames de Aldithley without Licence for which Transgression he paid CC l. Fine to the King and in 28 E. 1. was in that Expedition then made into Scotland But forasmuch as none of his Posterity had ever any Summons to Parliament I shall not farther pursue my Discourse of them Bussel
four Daughters viz. Margaret married to Sir Iohn Constable of Burton Constable in Com. Ebor. Knight Elizabeth to Thomas Pudsey of Bolton in Craven Esq Alianore to Richard Tempest of Braswell Esq and Catherine Which Henry in 5 Eliz. was constituted Governour of the Castle at Carlisle and Warden of the West Marches toward Scotland and in 12 Eliz. upon that Insurrection of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland joyn'd with the Earl of Cumberland in the Fortifying of Carlisle and in 13 Eliz. upon that Incursion of the Scots when the Earl of Sussex in vindication of that wrong invaded them by the way of Tividale entred on the West-part and wasted Anandale and soon after assisted him in demolishing the Castles of Heris and Caerlaveroc Which so terrified those of that Nation that Huntley Duke of Chastelâ—-Herald and Argyle sign'd a Writing and sent it to them signifying That they would thenceforth be quiet and not abet those who were Enemies to the English After this being one of the Knights Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter and Warden of the West-Marches he departed this Life in Anno 1592. 34 Eliz. leaving Issue by Margaret his Wife Daughter to Henry Earl of Surrey and Sister to Thomas Duke of Norfolk Thomas his Son and Heir and Henry And by Alianore his Second Wife Daughter to Edward Lord North a Daughter called Mary married to William Bowes of Streâ—lam in the Bishoprick of Durham Which Thomas took to Wife Philadelpha Daughter of Henry Lord Hunsdon and left Issue Emanuell who was made Lord President of the King's Council in the North 6 Febr. 16 Iac. and Earl of Sunderland 19 Iunii 3 Car. 1. And having married Elizabeth Daughter of Iohn Earl of Rutland died without any lawful Issue Scroope of Masham OF this Family also was Geffrey le Scrope who in 5 E. 2. obtain'd a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Coverham Caldbergh and Aglethorpe in Com. Ebor. And in 11 E. 2. the like Charter for Free-warren in his Lands at Carleton in Kesteven in Com. Linc. as also in those at Little Benton and Halywell in Com. Northumbr granted to him and Ivetta his Wife Likewise a Confirmation of the Mannor of Eltham Mandevil with all those Hereditaments in the County of Kent which had been part of the Possessions of William de Vesci of Kildare and were granted to him by Sir Gilbert de Aton Knight Moreover he obtain'd Licence the same year to make a Castle of his House at Clifton upon Yore in Com. Ebor. as also for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at â—liâ—â—on upon Yore and Yarnewik in Com. Ebor together with those at Whalton in Com. Northumbâ— And in 15 E. 2. procur'd another Charter for a Market every Week upon the Friday at Burton Constable in Com. Ebor. as also for one Fair every year upon the Eve and Day of St. Mary Magdalen And in 17 E. 2. was constituted Chief Justice of the King's-Bench-Court Shortly after which viz. in 20 E. 2. upon the Attainder of Roger Lord Clifford he had a Grant of the Castle and Honour of Skypton in Craven And in 1 E. 3. upon Testimony of the Prelates Earls and Barons in Parliament That he had behaved himself Loyally to the late King Edward the Second and since he obtain'd a special Pardon for the Cause of that Displeasure which the King had concâ—ived towards him and was again made Chief-Justice of the King's-Bench After which in 2 E. 3. he procur'd another Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Mâ—ssham Belleâ—â—y Gertheston Hunton Silton Thirne Aglethorpe Upsâ—le Thornebergh and â—ilvington in Com Ebor. Muskham in Com. Nott. as also for one Market every Week upon the Wednesday at Massham and two Fairs yearly one on the Eve and Day of St. Barnabas the Apostle and the other on the Eve and Day of the Assumption of our Lady And grew in such favour that in 4 E. 3. bâ—ing again made Chief-Justice of the King's Bench the King gave him the Inheritance of the Mannor of Eâ—â—hamâ—g Mandevile to hold by the Services accustomed and in 6 E. 3. made him again Chief-Justice of the same Bench But being the next year following sent beyond Sea upon the King's Affairs he quitted his Justiceship of that Court. And in 8 E. 3. obtain'd a Grant of the Sum of C Marks to be received out of the Temporalties of the Bishop of Durham in recompence of those Horses which he had lost in the Wars of France and Scoâ—â—and by his Service After which viz. the next ensuing year he was constituted one of the Commissioners then sent to treat and conclude with Sir Andrew de Murref a Knight of Scotland on the behalf of himself and his Adherents touching the Differences betwixt the People of both Realms And in 10 E. 3. had a Grant from the King to himself and his Heirs of the Mannors of Boudon and Harebourgh in Com. Lâ—ic to hold in Fee-farm paying yearly to the Exchequer vi l. vi s. vii d. In 11 E. 3. he was one of the Commissioners then sent to acquaint those Noble-men and others who were to march into Scotland with the King's Pleasure concerning their Service and stay there And in 12 E. 3. was in that Expedition with the King then made into Flanders having special Licence to transport a certain Quantity of Wooll with Provision of Victual from Kingston upon Hull to the Parts beyond-Sea for the better Support of himself and his Retinue in that Service At which time he was at the Treaty of Arras for Peace betwixt both Crowns viz. of England and France And before the end of that year in Scotland upon the like Treaty In 13 E. 3. he was again in Flanders So likewise in 14 E. 3. And having been advanc'd to the Stile and Dignity of a Banneret with CC Marks per Annum given him for the Support of that Honour departed this Life in the same thirteenth year of King Edward the Third's Reign being then seised of the Mannor of Carleton in Kâ—â—teven in Com. Linc. Neyland in the Borders of Essex and Suff. Whalton Newham and the moytie of Halywell in Com. Northumbr Muskham in Com. Nott. Cotesele West-Boulton and divers other Lordships in Com. Ebor. leaving Issue by Ivetta his Wife Daughter of William Rosse of Igmanthorpe Henry his Son and Heir twenty five years of age and Iohn a younger Son who married Elizabeth one of the Daughters and Coheirs to David de Strabolgi Earl of Athol Which Henry in 15 E. 3. was in the Wars of Scotland and in consideration of his Father's Services both here and in Foreign Parts obtain'd the Benefit of the Wardship of his own Lands
the Wealth of the Land Whereupon he fled to Rome and by false Suggestions procur'd the Pope's Letters for his Institution which were sent by Walescho a Gray Frier who Landed at Dovor The Barons grew so incensed that they forthwith sent Hugh Bigot then Justice of England thither to inquire by what Authority he was suffered to come on Shore who went to this Richard then Constable of the Castle and said Have you been trusted by the People of England as a faithful Warden of the Ports and suffered this Person to Land without our knowledge to the manifest violation of your Oath We think you not onely unworthy of this Place any longer but to be farther question'd for so great a Transgression tending to the Publick damage of the whole Realm And hereupon took the Custody of that Castle and of all the Ports into his own Hands This Richard married Lucia the Daughter and Heir to the same Iohn de Humez whose Possessions in Com. Leic. were given unto him in 17 Ioh. as above is observ'd and had with her certain Lands in Norfolk But adhering to the Barrons in those great Contests which then were betwixt the King and them and being with young Simon Montfort Son to that great Rebel Simon Earl of Leicester at Kenilworth when he was upon his march out of the North to meet with his Father and the Army then by him raised which was advanc'd from the West near Worcester was with Iohn his Son and divers other of the Rebellious Barons surprised in the Night-time by a Party sent out from Prince Edward's Army and had his Lands thereupon extended But both of them by virtue of that Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth were admitted to their Fines for that Offence After which viz. in 56 H. 3. his said Son Iohn died seised of these Lordships viz. Schiringham in Com. Norff. Thurrâ—ck in Essex one Knights Fee in Eiâ—â—esford another in ... and half a Knights Fee in Hoo all in Kent Likewise of the Mannors of Radâ—live and Toâ—neton in Com. Nott. Evynton in Com. Leic. Newbottle in Com. Northampt. and of certain Lands in Barton in Com. Ebor. leaving Henry his Son and Heir xvii years of age Which Henry being in the King's Army in Wales in 10 E. 1. had Scutage from all his Tenants in the Counties of Norfolk Suffolk Kent Essex Leicester Notingham and Derby that held of him by Military Service And in 22 E. 1. amongst other Great Men had Summons upon the eighth of Iune to repair forthwith to the King to consult about the urgent Affairs of the Realm as also to be at Portsmouth upon the first of September next ensuing well accoutred with Horse and Arms to attend the King in his Expedition into Gascoigne In 23 E. 1. he was still in the King's Service in Gascoigne So also in 25 E. 1. In 29 E. 1. he was in the Wars of Scotland and of Prince Edward's Retinue So likewise in 31 E. 1. And in 34 E. 1. being there again was of the Retinue to Adomare de Valence This Henry gave to the Canons of Nutley in Com. Buck. for the health of his Soul and the Soul of Alianore his Wife one Cottage in Shiringham in Com. Norff. And in 1 Edw. 2. was one of those Barrons who by a special Instrument under their Hands and Seals dated at Boloigne ult Ian. oblig'd themselves with their Lives and Estates to defend that King his Crown and Dignity against all Power whatsoever But in 2 E. 2. he departed this Life leaving Issue two Sons viz. Richard and Nicholas unto which Nicholas he gave the Mannor of Barton in Ridale in Com. Ebor. from whom it descended to Edmund his Son and Heir and from Edmund to Thomas and from Thomas to Raphe Which Raphe being of full age in 21 H. 6. and then doing his Homage had Livery thereof But I return to Richard the eldest Son This Richard had Livery of his Lands in 2 E. 2. the same year his Father died and in 4 E. 2. was employ'd in the King's Service in Scotland In 6 E. 2. he was Seneschal of Gascoine and in 8 E. 2. obtain'd the Wardship of Raphe the Son and Heir of Richard Basset then deceased for the Sum of Eight hundred Pounds He also receiv'd Command about the same time to advance with Horse and Arms to Newcastle upon Tine and other Parts of the Marches of Scotland for the King's Service In 12 E. 2. he was again in the Wars of Scotland So also in 13 E. 2. being then of the Retinue with Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolk In 17 E. 2. he was constituted Steward of the Dutchy of Aquitane and the next ensuing year sent with Nicholas his Brother and many other Great Men with an Army to seise that Dutchy into the King's Hands by reason that the King of France refused to do Homage for it unto King Edward In 19 E. 2. he was made Constable of Notingham-Castle and again in 1 E. 3. In which year he was sent to the Marches of Scotland upon the King's Service In 4 E. 3. he obtain'd a Charter for a Market every Week upon the Fryday at his Mannor of Thurrok in Essex and a Fair yearly upon the Eve and Day of the Feast of St. Peter and Paul Likewise for another market upon the Tuesday every Week at his Mannor of Elefourd in Kent and a Fair every year upon the Eve and Feast-day of the same Apostles Peter and Paul As also a Market every Week upon the Thursday at his Mannor of Shiringham and a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of the Ascension of our Lord together with Free-warren throughout all his Demesn-Lands in Thurrok and Eillesford in Kent Newbottle in Com. Northampt. Evynton in Com. Leic. Barton upon Trent in Com. Nott. and Codenoure in Com. Derb. And in 7 E. 3. had Summons to attend the King at Newcastle upon Tine on Trinity-Sunday well accoutred with Horse and Arms and thence to march with him against the Scots But by reason of his debility of Body at that time had then a special Dispensation to spare his Service In 8 E. 3. he had another Charter from the King of Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands within his Mannors of Upton and Tonewell in Com. Suthampt. as also a Market on the Thursday every Week at his Mannor of Deneby in Com. Derb. with a Fair yearly on the Eve and Day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin But in 9 E. 3. he died being then seised of the Mannor of Aylesford in Kent of the Mannor and Castle of Codenoure in Com. Derb. of the Mannor of Evyngton in Com. Leic. Shiringham in Com. Norff. and Thurrok in Essex leaving Iohn
a higher pitch of Honour by the Kings special Charter bearing date 6 Martii the same year viz. to the title and dignity of Duke of Lancaster Which being done by the General consent of all the Prelates and Peers then sitting in Parliament at Westminster for his life he was invested therewith by the Cincture of a Sword with power to have a Chancery in the County of Lancaster and to issue out Writs there under his own Seal as well touching Pleas of the Crown as any other relating to the Common Laws of this Realm As also to enjoy all other Liberties and Regalities belonging to a County Palatine in as ample manner as the Earl of Chester was known to have within that County About this time likewise he was constituted Admiral of the Kings whole Fleet from the River of Thames Westward And having the same year obtained License to take a journey into Spruse there to fight against the Infidels the King thereby granted that in case he should depart this life before his return his Executors should retain all his Castles Mannors and Lands into their hands untill his debts were discharged In his journey thither being taken in High Almaine he was constrained to give three hundred Scutes of Gold for his liberty Which surprisal of him was made by the Duke of Brunswikes means as it seems the designe thereof being told him when he lay at Coloine But before he came to Spruse hearing that the Christians and Pagans had made a Truce he returned to Coloine and there relating what he had heard of the Duke of Brunâ—wikes purpose said it did not become such a person to deal so with a Stranger in his journey who had never offended him nor intended any thing of ill towards him and that in case he had a mind to meddle with him he should find him ready to perform a Souldiers part Which being told to the Duke of Brunswick he sent him a Letter of challenge Whereunto he return'd answer That he would meet him upon a day appointed to perform in his own person what might justly be requir'd and accordingly rode to Calais with fifty Knights besides others of his retinue In this his passage coming near Gysnes meeting with Sir Iohn Clermont Marshal of France with a large attendance of Men in Arms he was honourably receiv'd by him in the Quind before Christmas and conducted nobly to Heddyng where Sir Iames de Bourbon met him and attended him to Paris at which place he was also received by the Nobility and all other people with high regard The like reception he had by the King of France who sent for him to his Palace as also by his own Kinsman the King of Navar. Much agitation there was before the day of Battel to reconcile them but in vain Upon that day therefore they entred the Lists and having first taken their Oaths as 't is the custom of Duelists to do mounted their Horses for the Combat But it was observed that before they had thus taken their Oaths no man could appear more valiant and Heroick than the Duke of Brunswick seemed to be and that afterwards his countenance chang'd so that he look'd pale and troubled trembling likewise in such sort as that he could not wield his Sword Shield and Lance his Shield also turning aside three times in his taking it up Which being discerned by his friends they advised him to submit himself to the judgment of the King of France in that Quarrel But this our Duke standing cheerfully in his place expecting the Combat said That before he entred the Lists perhaps he might have been perswaded to an agreement but now that he had mounted his Horse and was ready and that the King with his Nobles with an extraordinary confluence of people were there come together it would be an high dishonour to himself and to the whole English Nation to depart without performing what Truth and Justice did require Adding that he would not go out of the Lists neither with dishonour to his Bloud to the King of England nor to his Countrey Whereupon the Duke of Brunswick wholly quitting the quarrel without reservation of his Honour and submitting himself to the Award of the King of France therein the King of France at a great Feast reconciled them And having so done took this our Duke and shewing him divers delightful things offered to give them to him But of those he accepted onely of a Thorn out of the Crown of our Saviour which he brought away and left as a Relick in the Collegiate Church of our Lady at Leicester After which taking his leave of the King of France he returned into England and came to the King at St. Albans where he was received with much joy and honour the King then keeping his Christmas there In this year viz 26 E. 3. he permitted the Canons of Leicester to inclose their Woods and stored them with Deer out of his own Parks and likewise interceeded with the Pope for appropriating the Churches of Humberston and Hungarton to that Abby About this time also he receiv'd special command from the King to keep a strict Guard upon all the Sea-coasts of Lancashire and to arm all those fourty Lanciers which were then raised in his Territories of Monmouth Grosmunt Whitcastel Kedewy Karwathelan and Iskennyn for the publick service In 28 E. 3. he attended the King into France having intelligence that the King of France would give him Battel at S. Omers but when he came thither he found that the French were retreated Shortly after this there being a Truce with the French until Easter he was sent with the Earl of Arundel and others to the Pope then at Avinion to treat of farther Peace with them But the Duke of Bourbon Earl of Arminiak and others who were sent Ambassadors from the French fell off from what they had formerly agreed to upon the Truce concluded at Calais refusing any farther agreement saying That they were prepared to defend their Countrey against the English Requiring that the King of England should first forbear to quarter the Arms of France and that he should do Homage to the King of France for Gascoin But hereunto this our Duke answered That those Arms of France which he bore by the advice of his Liege-men of France he would not relinquish for any mans pleasure And that the King of England should not do Homage to any person over whom by hereditary right from his Mother he claimed superiority At this time of his coming to Avinion viz. on Christmas-Eve he had two hundred Horse in his Train whereof thirty two were covered with Harness At which place he staid six weeks in great honour the Bishops Nobles Citizens and others to the number of two thousand Horse
Inheritance of Maud his Mother had for his part an Assignation of certain Lands in Rethersthorpe in Com. Northampt. As also divers Lands in Patshull Avescote Derlescote Descote Farningho Petecote Lichebarwe Maidford Tysfield Gayton Ipwell and Preston in the same County and in 43 Edw. 3. was in that expedition then made into Ireland in the Company of William de Windsore In 50 Edw. 3. he was in the French Wars and being afterwards a Knight but never summoned to Parliament left issue Iohn his Son and Heir who married Ioane the Daughter of ... who afterwards became the Wife of Sir Thomas Bromflet K t Which Iohn died without issue in the life time of his Father As also a Daughter called Ioane married to Sir William Nevill Knight Which Ioane made proof of her age in 10 Hen. 5. viz. That being born at Skelton and Baptized in the Church there she was fifteen years of age upon the Feast day of S. Luke the Evangelist the same year also that she had a Sister called Isabell married to Iohn de Wilton upon the day she was Baptized Whereupon the said William de Nevill had Livery of the Lands of her Inheritance and bore the title of Lord Falconberge as I have elswhere shewed being summoned to Parliament by that appellation in 7 Hen. 6. and afterwards and lastly advanced to the title of Earl of Kent ¶ Of this Family as Great Grandson to Stephen de Faâ—conberge Brother to the first Walter was William de Faâ—conberge viz. Son of Henry Son of William Son of the said Stephen Which William had Summons to Parliament in 28 Edw. 1. and not afterwards But all that I have farther seen of him is That in 7 Edw. 2. having obliged himself to perform Military service for Iohn de Beauchamp of Somerset in the Wars of Scotland for three Knights Fees he undertook in case the service was not performed by Beauchamp that he and his heirs would be answerable for it Knovill 23 Edw. 1. IN 16 Ioh. Bogo de Knovill had Livery of those Lands at Horsed in Comit. Cantabr which Stephen of Oxford sometime held But in 18 Hen. 3. being in that Insurrection then made by Richard Earl Marshall all his possessions were seised into the Kings hands Whereupon he submitted himself and obtained Precepts to the Sheriffs of Northamptonshire Buckinghamshire Sussex Herefordshire and Cambridgeshire to make restitution unto him of what lay in their respective Counties To this Bogo vulgarly called Bevis succeeded another of that name his Son and Heir I presume who in 3 Edw. 1. was constituted Sheriff of the Counties of Salop and Stafford and Governor of the Castle at Blancminster now called Oswestre in Com. Salop. In the Sheriffalty of which Counties he continued till 6 Edw. 1. and was then made Governor of Dolvoron Castle in the Marches of Wales In 13 Edw. 1. he obtained a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands of Little Teinton Kellecote Notteclive and Yemington in Com. Gloc. as also in those at Dâ—cherug in Com. Wiltes And having been summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm from 23 Edw. 1. until the thirty fifth of that Kings Reign departed this life in the same year leaving Bogo his Son and Heir thirty years of age who thereupon doing his homage had Livery of his Lands In 4 Edw. 2. this Bogo was in that expedition made into Scotland and the same year obtained another Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Wolvesneuton Godinton Treleny and Landegan lying within the Honor of Strigoil in the Marches of Wales In 8 Edw. 2. he received command to fit himself with Horse and Arms and to repair to Newcastle upon Tine on the Festival of our Ladies Assumption to restrain the Incursions of the Scots And being in that Insurrection with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in 15 Edw. 2. for the saving of his life paid no less then a thousand pounds fine his residence being then in Glocestershire but was never summoned to Parliament nor any of his Descendants Huntercombe 23 Edw. 1. IN 35 Hen. 3. William de Huntercombe having married Isabell one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Robert de Muscamp and paying his proportion of the Releif thereupon due had Livery of the Lands which by descent came to the said Isabel. After which in 42 Hen. 3. he had Summons to be at Chester upon Munday next before the Feast of S. Iohn Baptist well fitted with Horse and Arms to oppose the hostilities of the Welsh And in 54 Hen. 3. was signed with the Cross in order to a voyage to the Holy Land with Prince Edward Whereupon he constituted William de Huntercombe his Attorney to transact all his business until he returned And departed this life in 55 Hen. 3. being then seised of the Mannor of Huntercombe in Com. Oxon. and Wrastlingworth in Com. ... leaving Sir Walter de Huntercombâ— Knight his Son and Heir then of full age But as to the Mannor of Hengham in Com. Norf. whereof he also died seised it was in right of Alice de Hodeng a second Wife it being of her Inheritance by whom he had issue a Son called Thâ—mas twelve years of age at that time Which Walter performing his homage the same year had Livery of the Lands before specified and married Alice one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Hugh de Bolebec of ... in Com. Northumbr Coheir also to Richard de Moutficâ—â—t by reason that 〈◊〉 the Mother of the same Hugh was one of the Sisters and Coheirs to the said Richard In 5 Edw. 1. this Walter answered fifty pounds for his Releif of the moity of the Barony of Muscamp which he then possessed and in 10 Edw. 1. was in that expedition then made into Wales In 18 Edw. 1. the Isle of Man being in the Kings hands by the render of Richard de Burgh Earl of Ulster the charge thereof was committed to this Walter After which the next ensuing year he obtained a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands at Chivelingham Beleford Le Wike Wollovre and Hethpole in Com. Northumbr But this trust in the custody of that Isle he delivered up again by the Kings special Command in 21 Edw. 1. unto Iohn de Baillol Heir to Alexander de Baillol late King of Scotland And in 22 Edw. 1. had Summons to attend the King at Portsmouth well fitted with Horse and Arms thence to sail with him into Gascoigne In 25 Edw. 1. he was in that expedition then made against the Scots and in 26 Edw. 1. Governor of Edenburgh Castle In 27 Edw. 1. he was constituted Lieutenant of Northumberland and in
was bound to the Saddle Whereupon he dismounted and got up again and ran a second Course but in the third he threw this Lord Welles out of his Saddle to the ground and dismounting again embrac'd him that the People might understand he had no hatred towards him and with great humanity visited him afterwards every day till he recovered his health This is all that I have to say of him other than that having been summon'd to Parliament from 50 Edw. 3. till 8 Hen. 5. inclusive he departed this life on Tuesday next ensuing the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle in 9 H. 5. being then seised of the Mannour of Hellow with its appurtenances in Swaby Walmesger and â—laythorâ— of the Mannor of Abye with its Appurtenances in Scrubby of the third part of the Mannour of Skendelby of the Mannor of Welles with its Appurtenances in Hoggesthorpe Ingolmells â—iaâ—by Alford Touthby Bellesby Aâ—sthorp and Oveby of the Mannour of Coningsholme with its Appurtenances in Somercotes Gerinthorpe Utterby and little Grimesby and of the Mannors of Graâ—nesby Witherne Cumbeâ—worth Sutton Tristhorpe Brunthorpe and Luthnay all in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Mannor of Faxton in Com. North. Elington in Com. Northumb. as also of Park-Hall Hemnales and Madles in Com. Essex Leaving Leo de Welles his Grandson and Heir viz. Son of Eudo his eldest Son who died in his life-time and Maud his Wife daughter of Raphe Lord Greystoke Fifteen years of age Margerie his Wife surviving who thereupon had the King's Precept for an Assignation of her Dowrie Which Leo was Knighted by the Duke of Bedford upon Whitsunday at Leicester 4 H. 6. the King himself then receiving that Honour And in 6 Hen. 6. making proof of his Age had Livery of his Lands his Homage being respited In 8 Hen. 6. this Leo being retein'd to serve the King in his Wars of France for the space of one whole year with Four and twenty Men at Armes and Seventy two Archers took Shipping with the King at Dovor upon the 27th of April and landed the same day at Calaâ—s In 14 Hen. 6 he was again retain'd in like sort to serve with Eight Men at Armes and Forty eight Archers And in 16 Hen. 6. constituted Lieutenant of Ireland for the space of seven yeares being thereupon admitted as one of the King 's Domestick servants for that whole terme In 17 Hen. 6. he obtain'd License for a Market every Tuesday at his Mannor of Alford in Lindsey in Com. Linc. and two Faires yearly one on the Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in Whitson-week the other on the Eve Day and Morrow of the Apostles Simon and Iude. In 25 Hen. â— he had License to Marry to his second Wife Margaret the Widow of Iohn Beaufort Duke of Somerâ—er Sister and Heir to Sir Iohn Beauchamp of Bletso Knight and in 30 Hen. 6. his principal Mansions being then at Hellow in Com. Linc. and 〈…〉 in Com. North. was in the retinue of Edmund Duke of Somerset Captain of Calais for the defence of that place and the Territories in Picardy adjacent And having been â—ummon to Parliament from 10 Hen. 6. to 38 Hen. 6. inclusive in consideration of his faithful services obtain'd from the King the same 38th year a Grant of Forty pounds per annum during his life out of the Mannor of North-weld in Com Essex then in the Crown by the forfeiture of Nevill Earl of Salisbury but firmly adhering to the Lancastrian interest lost his life at Towton Field upon Palm-Sunday 1 Edw. 4. being then seised of the Mannor of Faxton in Com. North. Also of the Mannors of Park-Hall alias Gaynesparke Hemnales and Madleys in Theydon-Gernon and of the Hundred of Ongre in Com. Essex Likewise of the Mannors of Wyburton Manby juxta Geymolby Welles Bradley Graynesby Coningsholme Hellowe and a third part of the Mannor of Skendelby in Com. Linc. leaving issue by Ioane his first Wife Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Waterton Knight Sir Richard Welles Knight his next heir at that time Thirty years of age and upwards and four Daughters viz. Alianore the Wife of Thomas Lord Hoo and Hastings Margaret of Sir Thomas Dimâ—ck Knight Cecelie of Sir Robert Willoughby Knight second son to ... Lord Willoughby and Catherine of Sir Thomas de la Laund Knight And was Attainted in the Parliament begun at Westminster the 4 th of November the same year Which Sir Richard in 4. Edw. 4. having the Title also of Lord Willougâ—by by the Marriage of Ioane Daughter and Heir to Robert Lord 〈◊〉 through the King 's special favour obtain'd a Grant of all the Goods Chattels and Movables whereof his Father died seized and the next ensuing year had restitution of the Mannors of Welles Granesby Bradley Aby Skendelby Wytherne Conygesholme and Hellowe with the Advousons of the Churches of Anderby Nether-Tynton and Austhorpe in Com. Linc. Likewise of the Lordship of Elyngton in Com. Northumb. which came to the Crown by the Attainder of his said Father As also a Grant in Fee of the Mannors of Wiberton Manby juxta Grymolby in Com. Linc. and Faxton in Com. North. which Margaret Dutchess of Somerset held for life and whereof the reversion by force of the before-specifyed Attainder belong'd to the King But in 9 Edw. 4. Richard Nevill the stout Earl of Warwick raising an Army in Lincolnshire on the behalf of the Lancastrians whereof he made Sir Robert Welles a stout and valiant Commander Son and Heir to this Richard Lord Welles General the said Sir Robert therewith drove Sir Thomas Burgh a Knight of the King's House out of that Country pull'd down his Dwelling-place took all his Goods and Cattel and with Thirty thousand of the Commons cryed King Henry Of which Insurrection when King Edward heard tidings he sent presently for this Richard his Father who endeavoured to avoid the journey under pretence of Infirmity But seeing that would not do he went taking with him Sir Thomas Dimock Knight who had Married 〈◊〉 Sister But having intelligence that the King was much incensed against him fled to Sanctuary at Westminster there purposing to remain till the King's wrath was asswaged The King therefore hoping to suppress this Tumultuous Rising without blowes sent for him out of Sanctuary upon promise of safety and required him to command his Son to lay down Armes yet in the mean time Marcht towards Lincolnshire with what Forces he had in readiness taking with him this Richard Lord Welles and Sir Thomas Dimock And when he came within two dayes journey of Stamford where his Adversaries where and understood that Sir Robert Wells did not obey the Commands of his Father which he had receiv'd by Letters he grew so much enraged that
to the Government he forcibly took Robert Tresilian out of Sanctuary at Westminster whereunto he had fled to seure himself In 15 R. 2. he was again put in Commission with Iohn Duke of Lancaster and others to treat of Peace with the French But in that Parliament of 21 R. 2. he was one of those who being impeach'd of Treason by the King had Judgment pronounc'd against him Nevertheless obtained Pardon at that time being sent prisoner to the Isle of Iersey In this Parliament saith Thomas Walsingham continued at Salisbury the Lord Cobham a very old Man just and upright was condemn'd for no other reason but for being one of those who in 10 R. 2. was one whom the great Lords then powerful deputed to enquire into the miscarriages in Government and soon after together with the Arch-bishop of Canterbury Iohn Lovel and Iohn Devereux was sent to the King to require the delivery of Michael de la Pole Robert de Vere Duke of Ireland and others by whom he had been seduced to the hurt of the whole Realm He was a great Benefactor to the Fabrick of Rochester-Bridge and having been summon'd to Parliament from 1 R. 2. to 8 Hen. 4. inclusive departed this life 10 Ian. 9 Hen. 4. being then seised of the Mannors of Chussebury and Bynkâ—all in Com. Wiltes Also of the Mannors of Cobham Cowlyng Bekkeâ—e Pole Stone Bromhei and Hundred of Shamele in Com. Cantii leaving Ioane his Grand-daughter viz. daughter of Ioane his daughter by Sir Iohn de la â—ole Knight his next heir Thirty yeares of age â—ormerly Married to Sir Gerard Bâ—aybroke Knight but at that time Wife of Sir Nicholas Hawberk Knight which Iâ—ane afterwards Married to Sir Iohn Old-castle Knight This last mention'd Iohn had a younger brother called Thomas who by his Testament bearing date 13 Kal. Ian. 41 Ed. 3. bequeath'd his Body to be buried in the Parish-Church of St. Mary Magâ—alen at Coâ—â—ham and gave to the Chantry-Priests there One hundred shillings To his brother Iohn Lord Cobham he gave an Horse and to his other brother Reginald then Rector of the Church of Coâ—lyng another Horse A word now of Sir Iohn Oldcastle who thus Married the Neice and Heir to the last Lord Cobham and by reason thereof assum'd the Title of Lord Cobham This Sir Iohn Oldcastle was Sheriff of Herefordshire in 8 Hen. 4. and had summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm in 11 12 14 of that King's Reign So likewise in 1 Hen. 4. and in the same 12 th year of King Hen. 4. was sent beyond Sea with the Earl of Arundel and a considerable Force to aide the Duke of Burgundy against the French But in 1 Hen. 5. being tainted in his Religion by those pretended Holy Zealots then called Lollâ—â—ds he became one of the chief of that Sect which at that time gave no little disturbance to the peace of the Church for which he was cited to appear before the Arch-bishop of Canterbury Whereupon betaking himself to his Castle at Couâ—â—ng he was shortly after apprehended and brought before that Archbishop and others in the Cathedral of Sâ— Paul and there by reason of his obstinacie in those dangerous Tenets received the Sentence of an Heretick Under the Cloak of this Sanctity it was that he and his party design'd to Murther the King upon Twelf-night then keeping his Christmass at Eltham and to destroy the Monasteries of Westminster and St. Alâ—ans as also the Cathedral of St. Paul in London with all the Houses of Friers in that City to which end about Fourscore of his party were found in Armes in the night time expecting no less than Twenty five thousand the next day to appear with them in St. Giles Fields Which pernicious purpose being seasonably prevented divers of them suffered death at that time But this Oldcastle escaping luk'd privily for a time in sundry places and endeavoured to raise new Commotions Wherein failing of that success he expected in An. 1417. 5 Hen. 5. the King being then in his Wars of France he incited the Scots to an Invasion of this Realm Which through the vigilancy of Iohn Duke of Bedford the King's brother and his Liâ—utenant here in his Absence was happily prevented And at length being taken in Wales within the Territory of the Lord Powys was brought to his Trial. Where having Judgment of Death pronounc'd against him viz. to be Drawn Hang'd and Burnt on the Gallows and accordingly brought to the place of Execution he desired Sir Thomas Erpingham that in case he saw him risen again the third day after that then he would be a means to procure favour for the rest of his Sect. ¶ I now come to Reginald de Cobham Son of Iohn de Cobham by Ioane his Wife daughter of 〈◊〉 de Nevill In 2 Edw. 3. this Reginald was sent by the King into Brabant upon business of great importâ—â—ce having Three hundred pounds assign'd unto him for his charges in that journey And in 3 Edw. 3. attended him in his Expedition then made into France In 11 Edw. 3. he was in the Battel of Cagant against the French And in recompence of his service and great expences in his last imployment beyond Sea had an Assignation of One hundred pounds out of the Fifteenth and Tenth at that time granted to the King in Parliament In the same year he was also at Uironfosse in France in the Rereward of the English Army then drawn up for Battel In 11 Edw. 3. being in that Expedition made into Flanders was sent back into England by King Edward upon a special occasion with direction to make a speedy return And meriting highly for his service in divers parts was in 13 E. 3. advanced to the dignity of a Banneret having for his better support thereof the Mills situate under the Castle at Oxford and the Meadow called Ring's-mede adjoyning for terme of life given to him Besides this he had the Mannor of â—ippenham in Com. Buck. granted to him also for life And in farther remuneration of those his servicesâ— obtain'd the sum of Fifty pounds being an Arrear of the Ferme of that Town them due In 14 Edw. 3. he procured a Charter for Free-warren in all the Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Orkesdenne Shorham Eyâ—esforde â—hedingstane Hevere Penherst Couden Leghte Edenbregge Aldinton Thornham Wethling Cherring Lenham Nevegate Halgesco Frendesbury and Stoke in Com. Cantii Grensted and Hertfeld in Sussex and Lingefeld in Com. Surr. In this year being again in the King's service in Flanders he was by reason of his great wisdom and fidelity sent to the Pope upon a special Embassie About this time also of whilst King Edward by the help of the
Lyngeâ—eid at the head of his Fathers Tombe and given Two hundred Marks for the Marriage of Margaret his Daughter in case she should be willing to take an Husband died about three years following viz 6 Iulii 4 H 4. being then seised of the Mannor of Aynho in Com. Northampt. Lâ—â—gley Burell Shorneton Cudeford the Moiety of the Mannors of Eleston and Stapelford of the Mannors of Boyton Corton Winterborne Stoke Cotes Hull Deverell and Somerford Matravers in Com. Wiltes Old Shorham Codelave and Changeton in Com. Suss. Coklington Stoke Tristre Hyneford and the Forest of Selwode in Com. Somers East Mordon Wichampton Lichet Matravers Phelpeston Up-Wimbnrne Langton in Purbeck Worthe Frome Whitefeld Lodres and Wodeton in Mersh-Wodenal in Com. Dors. Stonehouse in Com. Glouc. Aldington juxta Maâ—deston Haltesbury Est-Shelnebourdfeld Orkesden Chidingston Bokeshell Sharendon Brokland West-Elyve juxta Dovor and Postlyng in Kent Okstede Steresburgh called Pringeham and the third part of the Mannors of Bockland West Bechesworth Wauton and Colle in Com. Sur. leaving Reginauld his Son and Heir twenty one years of age and Alianore his Wife surviving who had the Mannor of Postlyng in Kent for life by the Grant of Sir Iohn Arundell Knight her former Husband and for her Dower of the Lands of this Reginald the Mannors of Bokeshell Eschelne Bourdefeld Aldyngton juxta Maydeston Orkesden and Haltesbury with a certain Tenement called Westwell in Westwell in Com. Cantii as also of the Mannor of Langele Burell in Com. Wiltes I now come to Reginald Son and Heir to the last mentioned Reginald This Reginald in 6 H. 4. had Livery of the Lands of his Inheritance his Homage being respited and in 10 H. 4. obtained a special Licence to travail beyond sea He Married two Wives first Eleanore the Daughter of Thomas Culpeper and secondly Anne the Daughter and Co-heir of Thomas Lord Bardolf Widdow of Sir William Clifford Knight and by his Testament bearing date 12 Aug. 24 H. 6. bequethed his Body to be Buried in the Collegiate Church of Lingfeld before the High Altar appointing that a Tombe of Alablaster should be placed there for his Monument also that forty pounds should be allowed for his Funeral Expences and for his Trental and Almes to poor people at those Solemnities To Anne his Wife he thereby disposed all his Houshold-goods within his Castle at Sâ—erborough at the time of his decease appointing that during his life she should have the use of all the Furniture of his Chapel in that Castle and after her death to remain to the Master of the Collegiate-Church of St. Peter at Lingefeld then newly by him founded and to the Priests therein and their successors for ever constituting his Son Sir Thomas Cobham Knight one of his Executors His other Children were these viz. Reginald his eldest Son who died in his life time leaving Issue one sole Daughter his Heir called Margaret afterwards Married to Rapâ—e Nevill the second Earl of Westmorland of that name and four Daughters viz. Elizabeth Married to Richard Lord Strange of Knocking Margaret to Reginald Curteys Alianore to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester and Anne a Nun at Berking ¶ I come now to Stephen de Cobâ—am Son of Henry de Cobham by Ioane Daughter and Coheir to Stephen de Pencestre This Stephen being of Rundell in Kent in 34 E. 1. at that famous Solemnity when Prince Edward was Knighted with Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies received the like Honour with him and many others Upon the death of Iâ—â—ne his Mother in 18 E. 2. performing his fealty he shared in the Lands of her Inheritance And having been summoned to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm from 20 E. 2 till 6 E. 3. died the same year being then seised of the Mannors of Rounoaâ—â— and Alyngton in Com. Cantii leaving Iohn his Son and Heir thirteen years of age and Avice his Wife surviving Who held for her life the Castle and Mannor of Alyngton and Mannor of Roundale and died in 14 E. 3. Which Iohn in 16 E. 3. was of the Retinue with Reginald de Cobham his Uncle in that Expedition then made into France and departed this life upon the 14 of Sept. 36 E. 3. being then seised of the Castle of Aungton and Mannors of Roundale and Heure in Kent leaving Thomas his Son and Heir nineteen years of age Of whom and his Descendents I have no more to say in regard they were not Peers of this Realm ¶ There was also Raphe de Cobham Brother of the first mentioned Stephen Which Raphe being in the Wars of France of the Retinue with Iohn Earl of Warren and Surrey in 18 E. 2. had Summons to Parliament the same year amongst the Barons This Raphe took to Wife Mary Countess of Norfolke Widdow of Thomas of Brotherton Earl of Norfolke Which Mary was Daughter to William Lord Ros and first Married to William Lord Braose of Brembre and by her had Issue Iohn who in 20 E. 3. making proof of his age and doing his Fealty had Livery of his Lands Which Iohn in 34 E. 3. was in the Wars of France And in 1 R. 2. by petition in Parliament representing to the King and his Councel that he had made King Edward the Third Heir to all his Lands after his own decease viz. to the Mannors of Wedenhall Paydenor Chelwoldesbury Haukshard Holt Wedon in the Vale Drayton Beauchamp Messeworth Sandresdon Helpesthorpe Rolvesham in Com. Buck. Colstune in Com. Norff. Ardington in Com. Bedf. and Roleston in Com. Leic. And that this he had done for the great affection which he bore to Prince Edward eldest Son to that King to the intent that he should be the more ayding to him by the Livery of a Ring of Gold at Thorne near Sandwich upon the Kings passage into France he desired that they would ordain that his mind might be fulfilled in discharge of the Soul of the same King Edward Stapleton 6 Edw. 2 OF this Family which without doubt assumed their Sirname from the Lordship of Stapleton lying upon the River of Tese in the Bishoprick of Durham was Nicholas de Stapleton in 17 Ioh. constituted Governor of Middleham-Castle in Com. Ebor. From whom descended Miles de Stapleton Which Miles in 23 E. 1. was in that Expedition then made into Gascoigne and in 26 E. 1. in the Wars of Scotland So likewise in 28 E. 1. and 32 E. 1. As also in 34. and 35 E. 1. being then in the Retinue of Edward Prince of Wales In 4 E. 2. he received command to be at Rokesburgh in Scotland well fitted with Horse and Arms upon the Feast day of St. Peter ad vincula and in 7 E. 2. was again in those Scotish Wars This Miles took
living To Margaret his Bastard Daughter when she should come to eighteen years of age sixty six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence And to his Son Henry all his Harness Bowes Arrows and all other his Weapons defensive to the intent he should be therewith ready to serve his Prince in time of need And departing this life shortly after by a Pestilential air 10 Nov. 13 H. 8. was buried in the Church of Bere-Ferrers leaving Elizabeth Anne and Blanch his Cosins and next Heirs viz. Daughters of Edward his eldest Son who died in his life time by Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of Richard Nevill Lord Latimâ—r Of which Daughters Elizabeth was Married to Fulke Grevill a younger Son to Sir Edward Grevill of Mâ—cote in Com. War Knight Anne died a Maid and Blanch to Sir Francis Dautrey Knight who died Issuless Dorothy his Wife surviving who afterwards married to William Blount Lord Montjoy Willoughby of Parham IN 1 E. 6. Sir William Willoughby Knight Son and Heir to Christopher Willoughby of Parham in Com. Suff. a younger Son to Christopher Lord Willoughby of Eresby by Elizabeth Wife of the said Christopher Daughter of Sir George Talbois Knight being created Lord Willoughby of Parham 20 Feb. 1 E. 6. by reason that King Henry the Eighth did design that Honor to him was in 4 E. 6. made Lieutenant of Calais and the Marches adjacent This William in 12 Eliz. upon that Insurrection in the North by the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland marcht with the Earl of Sussex then President of the North against them And having Married to his first Wife Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Heneage Knight by whom he had Issue Charles his Son and Heir by his Testament bearing date at Doncaster 10 Dec. An. 1569. 16 Eliz. bequeathed his Body to be buried at Parham and died in An. 1574. as may seem by the Probate thereof leaveing Margaret Vicountesse Hereford his second Wife surviving Which Charles succeeding him in his Lands and Honor took to Wife Margaret the Daughter of Edward Earl of Lincolne by whom he had issue two sons William who died in his life-time and Sir Ambrose Willoughby Knight and three daughters Anne Married to Sir William Pelham of Brokelsby in Com. Linc. Knight Mary to ... and Catherine to Sir Iohn Savile of Howley in Com. Ebor. Knight Which William by Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir of Sir Christopher Hilliard Knight had issue two sons William who succeeded him in his Honor and Sir Thomas Willoughby Knight and three daughters Catherine Married to Ioseph Godfrey of Thunnock in Com. ... Esquire Mary to William Booth and Elizabeth to William Hickman of Gaynesborough in Com. Linc. Esquire Which William his eldest son took to Wife Frances daughter to Iohn Earl of Rutland and by her had issue two sons Francis his son and heir and William and two daughters viz. Frances Married to Sir Bulstrode Whitlock of Chilton in Com. Wiltes Knight and Elizabeth who died unmarried Which Francis succeeding him in his honor Married Elizabeth one of the daughters and coheirs to Sir Edward Cecill Knight Vicount Wimbleton and by her had issue one son called William who died young and three daughters viz. Diana Married to Heneage Earl of Winchelsey Frances to William Lord Brereton of Laghlin in Ireland and Elizabeth to Roger Iones Vicount Ranellagh in that Realm To whom succeeded in his Honors William his Brother who Married Anne daughter of Sir Philip Carey Knight by whom he had issue seven sons George his son and successor in that honor Henry and William who died unmarried Iohn yet living Iames and Carey dead and Charles and five daughters Frances Married to Sir Iohn Harpur of Swarkeston in Com. Derb. Knight Elizabeth died unmarried Anne wedded to Sir Iohn Harpur of Calke in Com. Derb. Baronet Mary died unmarried and Katherine yet living Which William Lord Willougby died in the Barbados and was buried at Naith in Com. Linc. George Lord Willoughby his son Married Elizabeth daughter and coheir to Henry Fienes alias Clinton Esquire by whom he had issue Iohn now Lord Willoughby and departing this life at Naith in An. 1674. was there buried St. Maur. 8 Edw. 2. OF this Family the first I find mention is Milo de St. Maur who is 18 Ioh. took part with the rebellious Barons against that King The next is Geffrey de St. Maur who Married the daughter and heir of William de Rughdon After this of Laurence de St. Maur which Laurence in 11 Edw. 1. obtain'd a Grant for a Market upon the Thursday every Week at his Mannor of Rode in Com. Somers and a Fair there yearly on the Eve Day and Morrow of St. Margaret the Virgin and departing this life in 24 Edw. 1. left Nicholas his son and heir who doing his homage had Livery of his Lands This Nicholas was in all those Expeditions which were made into Scotland in 27. 29 and 31 Edw. 1. and in 34 Edw. 1. served again there being in the retinue of Henry de Lancaster the younger son to Edmund Crouchback Earl of Lancaster and Married Helen the eldest of the three daughters and coheirs to Alan la Zouche of Ashby in Com. Leic. having for her Purpartie of the Lands whereof the said Alan died seized the Mannor of North Molton in Com. Devon and Moietie of the Mannor of Gatesden in Com. Hertf. He had likewise summons to repair unto New-castle upon Tine on the Festival of our Ladies Assumption well fitted with Horse and Armes to restrain the Incursions of the Scots And having been summon'd to Parliament in 8 Edw. 2. only died in 10 of that King's Reign being then seised of certain Lands in Bassingburne in Com. Cantabr as also of certain Lands in Hampton Meysi in Com. Gloc. of the Inheritance of Eve de Meysi sometime his Wife Likewise of the Mannor of Polton juxta Crekelade with the Advowson of the Church and Mannor of Eton Meysy in Com. Wilts and of the Mannor of Northam in Com. Devon of the Inheritance of Elen his Wife then surviving leaving Thomas his son and heir nine years of age Which Elen afterwards became the Wife of Alan de Cherleton But of this Thomas I have not seen any more than that he Founded the Little Priory at Pulton in Com. Wiltes annexing it as a Cell to that of Semplingham in Com. Linc. To whom succeeded Sir Nicholas de St. Maur Knight Which Sir Nicholas in 21 Edw. 3. being in the Wars of France was of the Retinue with Maurice de Berkley and again in 33 E. 3. of the retinue with Thomas de Holand And having been summon'd to Parliament from 25 to 34 Edw.
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 â—eyleuke 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 Leiceâ—ter 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 Denâ—â—gn Dorothy to Thomas Lord Grey of Groby eldest son to Henry Earl of Stanford and Anne to Iames Earl of Middlâ—â—er But by the second having no issue he died at his Mannor of Taweâ—â—oke 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 â—athe by Martha his Wife
but marching downwards came in to the King his Brother about three Miles Southward from the Town of Warwick Nevertheless though he so did he left no means unassayed to work a Reconciliation betwixt that Earl and King Edward unto which he found the King inclinable enough So that it might very well have been effected had it not been for the obstinacy of that haughty spirited Earl of Warwick Whereupon he marcht with the King towards the City of London into which entring upon the eleventh of Aprill King Henry was delivered up to them In the mean time the Earl of Warwick being come up to St. Albans and King Edward resolving to encounter him both Armies met on a plain called Gladmore-â—eath near Barnet upon Easter-day 30 April where King Edward placing his Brother the Duke of Glocester in the Van and with the assistance of this Duke leading the main Battel himself the Lord Hastings commanding the Rear a sharp Fight ensued wherein Warwick was slain and his whole Army routed Shortly aftger which viz. 4 Maii next following those of the Lancastrian-pary then unsubdued making head again in Glocestershire were met with at Tewksbury and there utterly destroyed At which time Prine Edward son to King H. 6. being taken prisoner and asked by King Edward How he durst bear Armes against him Answering To recover his Fathers Kingdome and Heritage this George Duke of Clarence with his Brother Richard Duke of Glocester and the Lord Hastings suddenly Murthered y him in cold blood A most barbarous and unmanly Act not one of them afterwards enjoying much content in this World but coming in a short space to untimâ—ly deaths Having therefore in these greatest Exigencies stuck thus stoutly to his Brother in the very same year viz. 11. E. 4. the Parliament then siting he did there with divers other of the Peers recognize his Right and Swear Fealty to Edward his eldest son And in 12 E. 4. in consideration of that his Marriage with Isabel the eldest daughter and coheir to the said Richard Nevill Earl of Warwick and Salisbury was by special Letters patents bearing date 25 Martii created Earl of Warwick and Salisbury with the Fee of Twenty pounds per annum issuing out of each of the Counties of Warwickshire and Wiltshire to himself and the heirs male of his Body for the better support of those dignities Moreover he obtain'd a Grant for life of the Lordship of Clavering in Com. Essex as also of the Mannor of Newport paynell and Parke of Tyford in Com. Buck. with the Mannor of Solâ—hull and Park of Fulbroke in Com. Warr. And likewise of a certain House called The Herber in the City of London and of the Castle and Lordship of Nore-end After which in 14 E. 4. he was retein'd by Indenture to serve the King with One hundred and twenty men at Armes and a Thousand Archers And by Letters Patents bearing date 18 Iulii had a grant in special tail of two parts of the Mannor of Ros in Holdernessâ— In 15 E. 4. he was at the Enterview at Piquenni near Amiens betwixt King Edward and the King of France And in 16 E. 4. had a grant in special tail of the Lordship and Mannor of Ludgarsale in Com. Wilts with all the Knights Fees thereto belonging As also in 17 E. 4. another in reversion after the death of Margery Lady Roos of the Castle and Mannor of Helmesâ—ey in Com. Ebor. But after all this the King being jealous k of him designâ—d his destruction It is reported by our Historians that he did endeavour to possess the people that the King his Brother used by Negromancie or Poison to make away those that he hated Also that he was a Bastard and therefore not fit to Reign Moreover that he himself had procured divers of the Kings subjects to be sworn to him and his heirs without reservation of their Allegiance to the King It was likewise then said that the King was much tâ—rrified by a Prophesie that a person whose name began with G should succeed him in the Government which afterwards in truth was fulfilled in the Duke of Glocester Others gave out that this Duke having buried his Wife did by the help of Margaret Dutchess of Burgundy his sister endeavour to obtain Mary the only daughter to Charles Duke of Burgundy and that King Edward maligning his advantage thereby hindred it which revived the old Grudge betwixt them Which of these in particular was the chief cause of the distast then taken against him by the King is hard to say but certain it is that being offended with him he caused him to be imprison'd and that soon after he was Murthered by drowning in a Butt of Malmsey By the Inquisition taken after his death it was found that he died that is to say that he was so Murthered 18 Feb. 17 E. 4. being then seised of the Mannor of Bretâ—ys in Com. Essex As also of the Mannors of Hauâ—bere Iwarn Courtney Ebberton Ramsam Wroxhall Child-Frome Ientcome Maperton Pound-Knoll Hoggs-Toller and of the Castle and Mannor of Corff in Com. Dorset of the Mannors of Somerâ—on Erle Kyngesdone Crukerne Hunspill Misterton Grove Exton Charleton Makerell Dunhede and Stoke Michell in Com. somerset of the Mannor and Burrough of Tyverton the Mannors and Lorships of Plympton and Okehampton of the Burrough of Challeghe and Mannors of Collcome and Whiteford in com Devon of the Mannors of Shemoke Weston Tony Trelowye Portlo Port-pigham Crofthale Northyll and Landeer in com Cornub. of the Mannor of Bassyngburne in Com. Cantabr of the Mannors of Frampton Wykes Boston on the East-side of the Water Gayton with the Soke Momby with the sokes Washyngburgh Futâ—ek Ledenham two parts of the Mannors of Freston and Boston on the West-side the Water of the Castle and Lordship of Somerton of the reversion of the Mannors of Barton and Stewton immediately after the death of Katherine then Dutchess of Norffolk and of the reversion of the third part of the said Mannors of Freston and Boston on the West-part the Water after the death of Margery Lady Roos Likewise of two parts of the Mannor of Ros in Holderness as also of the reversion of the Castle and Mannor of Helmesley in Com. Ebor. after the decease of the said Margery Lady Roos and of the Mannor of Solyhull in Com. Warr. Edward his son and heir being at that time three years of age and upwards Soon after which he was attainted in the Parliament begun at Westminster upon the sixteenth day of Ianuary He likewise left issue by the same Lady Isabell his Wife one daughter called Margaret married to Sir Richard Pole Knight of whom I shall say more when I come to speak of Henry her son who was advanced to the title of Lord Montague by King Henry the Eighth But
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 Fotâ—eringhay 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 Spâ—ins 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
Annae ex vetusto Parrorum gente oriundae sorori Katherinae Reginae Henrico octavo Regi sextò Matrimonio conjunctae ac Marchionis Northamptoniae prudentissimae feminae pietatis Religionis prâ—bitatis omnisque avitae virtutis retinentissimae fidissimaeque Comitis Conjugi Secundâ conjuge superstite Georgio Salopiae Comite genitâ insigni praeter antiquum Nobilitatis decus virtute feminâ Liberis relictis ex primâ Henrico Pembrochiae Comite Edvardo Equite aurato Dominâ Annâ Baroni Talbot nuptâ Obiit Aetatis Salutis An 63. 1569. Henr. F. ac Comes PP Chariss sibi ac suis P. To whom succeeded Henry his Son and Heir Of whose Marriage with Catherine Daughter to Henry Grey Duke of Suffolk and their Divorce no more needs to be spoke This Earl Henry in an 1572. 15 Eliz. was one of the Peers upon Tryal of the Duke of Norfolk So likewise in 29 Eliz. upon that of the Queen of Scots He was also Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter and President of the Council in the Marches of Wales He Married two other Wives First Catherine Daughter to George Earl of Shrewsbury by whom he had no Issue And secondly Mary Daughter to Sir Henry Sidney Knight of the Garter by whom he had Issue two Sons William who succeeded him in his Honours and Philip and a Daughter called Anne who died before she attained to marriageable years And departing this life at Wilton 19 Ian An. 1601. 43 Eliz. was buried in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury Which William was made Knight of the most noble order of the Garter in the first year of King Iames and in 7 Iac. Governour of Portsmouth In 15 Iac. Chancellour of the University of Oxford as also Lord Chamberlain of the houshold to that King And in 1 Car. 1. was joined in Commission with Thomas Earl of Arundel to make such persons Knights of the Bath as the King should then call up to that dignity at his Coronation Soon after which his Patent for the Governourship of Portsmouth was renewed In 5 Car. 1. he was made Warden and Chief Justice of all the Forests South of Trent as also Warden of the Stannaries And having married Mary the eldest of the three Daughters and Coheirs to Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury had Issue by her one Son called Henry who died in his Infancy And departed this life at his House called Baynards-Castle in the City of London 10 Apr. An. 1630. being then fifty years of age To whom succeeded Philip his Brother and Heir Which Philip upon the 4th of Ianuary 2 Iac. Wedded Susâ—n Daughter to Edward Earl of Oxford And by Letters Patent bearing date 4 Iunii 3. Iac. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Herbert of Shurland in the Isle of Shepey in Kent as also Earl of Montgomerie Moreover in May An. 1608. 6 Iac. he was installed Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter He was also Lord Chamberlain of the houshold to King Charles the first and Chancellour of the University of Oxford for a while By Susan his first Wife he had Issue five Sons Iames and Henry who died young Charles who married the Lady Mary Daughter to George Dâ—ke of Buckingham but died in his life time beyond-sea before cohabitation Philip who succeeded him in his Honours William who died unmarried another Iames who took to Wife Iane Daughter of Sir Robert Spiller of Lalebam in Com. Midd. Knight and Iohn who died without issue Also three Daughters Anna-Sophia married to Robert Earl of Caernarvon Catherine who died young and Mary who died unmarried To his Second Wife he married Anne sole Daughter and Heir to George Earl of Cumberland Widdow of Richard Earl of Dorset but by her he had no Issue And departing this life upon the twenty third of Ianuary An. 1649. was buried in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury To whom succeeded Philip his fourth Son the rest dying young Which Philip first marrâ—ed 〈◊〉 the sole Daughter and Heir to Sir Robert Naunton Knight Master of the Courts of Wards and Liveries Widdow of Paul Vicount Bâ—â—nning by whom he had Issue one only Son called William And to his second Wife Catherine Daughter to Sir William Villers late of Bâ—ekesby in Com. Leic. Baronet by whom he had Issue two Sons Philip and Thomas and five Daughters Susan married to Iohn Lord Paâ—let of Hinton-St George in Com. Somerset Mary to Sir Iohn Sydenham of Brimpton in Com. Somers Baronet Catherine Rebecca and Anne And died in An. 1670. Whereupon William his Son and Heir succeeded him in his Honours but departed this life 8 Iulii An. 1674. 26 Car. 2. unmarried To whom succeeded Philip the eldest of his Fathers Sons by the second Wife which Philip hath married ... Quervualle a French Woman Sister to the Dutchess of Portsmouth Herbert Earl of Powys 5 Car. 1. I Come next to Sir Edward Herbert of Red-Castle antiently called Poole-Castle but now Powys-Castle in Com. Montgom Knight second Son to that William Earl of Pembroke who died in An. 1569. 11 Eliz. as hath been observed This Sir Edward Herbert married Mary the sole Daughter and Heir to Thomas Stanley of Standen in Com. Hertf. Esq Master of the Mint in An. 1570. Son of Thomas Stanley of Dalgarth in Com. Cumbr. Esq by whom he had Issue four Sons William his Son and Heir George who died unmarried Sir Iohn Herbert Knight who died withoue Issue and Edward who died a Batchelour As also two Daughters Anne married to William Son and Heir to Sir William Stanley of Houton in Com. Cestr. Knight and Katherine to Sir William Massy of Puddington in the same County Knight and died 23 Martii An. 1594. Which William his eldest Son was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of King Iames and afterwards scil in 5 Car. 1. by Letters Patents bearing date upon the second of April advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Powys of Powys in the Marches of Wales He took to Wife Eleanore Daughter to Henry Percy the eighth Earl of Northumberland of that most noble Family and departing this life upon the seventh day of March An. 1655. was buried at Hendon in Com. Midd. With this Epitaph on his Monument Here lies buried Sir William Herbert Knight of the Honourable order of the Bath Lord Powis of Powis in the principality of Wales Grand-child to William Earl of Pembroke Lord high Steward to Queen Elizabeth who married the Lady Eleanore Percy Youngest Daughter to Henry Earl of Northumberland By whom he left Issue behind him Percy Lord Powys and two Daughters Katherine and Lucie with their Children He died the 7 day of March An. 1655. being aged Lxxxiii Which Daughters viz. Katherine
his Son and Heir and four Daughters Margaret the Wife of Sir Robert de Herbotle Knight Anne of Sir William Heron Knight Constance of Sir Iohn Milford Knight and Ioane of ... Maners Whereupon Maud his Wife Daughter to Sir Robert Grey of Horton in Com. Northumbr Knight had an assignation of her Dower and Sir Roger Ogle Knight his Son and Heir Livery of the Lands of his inheritance Which Sir Robert in 16 H. 6. was made Sheriff of Northumberland and in 38 H. 6. being then called Senior with Robert his Son at that time a Knight was constituted Embassadour together with the Prior of Hexham and others to treat with the Embassadors of Scotland upon a Truce betwixt both Realms Moreover in 1 E. 4. 8 Aug. he was made Warden of the East-marches Whereupon in consideration of his faithful services he obtained a grant of the Offices of Steward and Constable of the Castles and Lordships of Alnwick Werkworth Prudhowe Rarbebury New-borne and Newborne-Haven in Com. Northumbr for life And being shortly after advanc'd to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by Summons to that Parliament which began at Westminster 4 Nov. the same year upon the 28. of Ianuary next ensuing in consideration of his farther services had another grant in special tail of the Lordship of Redisdale and Castle of Herbotel in Com. Northumbr then in the Crown by the attainder of Sir William Tailbois Knight Also of the Town of Elington part of the possessions of Leo Lord Welles attainted Likewise of eight pounds per annum Rent issuing out of the Town of Beneley and of the Towns of Shilbotel Rebyngton Gyfyns and Midelton in the same County which by the forfeiture of Henry Earl of Northumberland Great Grandfather to the then Earl came to the Crown Likewise of all those lands within the Lordship of Tindale called Talbotts lands part of the possessions also of that Earl In 2. E. 4. upon that Insurrection of the Lancastrians in the North where they had possessed themselves of divers strong holds he marcht with the King into those parts and served at the Siege of Bamburgh-Castle by reason whereof upon the gaining of it he was made Constable and Receiver of that Castle and Lordship for life And in 5 E. 4. joined in Commission with Richard Nevill Earl of Warwick and others to treat with some from Scotland for the redressing of those injuries which had been done by the subjects of either Kingdom contrary to the form of the Truce and soon after that to treat with the Embassadours of that Realm concerning a future Truce as also touching a marriage betwixt the King of Scots and some fit person of the King of Englands allegiance This Robert Lord Ogle married Isabell the Daughter and Heir of Alexander de Kirkeby eldest Son of Sir Richard de Kirkeby of Kirkby in Com. Lanc. Knight and departed this life 1 Nov. 9 E. 4. being then seised of the Mannour of Thuresby in Com. Cumbr. as also of the Mannours of Heppel with its members viz. Ogle Schilmington the moitie of the Mannor of Theronham and third part of the Mannour of Angram Likewise of the â—iberty and Franchise of Redesdale with the Castle and Mannour of Herbotill all in Com. Northumbr leaving Owen his Son and Heir thirty years of age and upwards and Isabell a Daughter first married to Sir Iohn Heron of Chipchase Knight and afterwards to Iohn Woderington Which Owen is the same person whom Polyd. Virgil by mistake calls George who was in the Battel of Stoke juxta Newarke in 2 H. 7. on the behalf of that King against Iohn Earl of Lincoln and his adherents And in 9 H. 7. marcht with the rest of the Northern-Barons under the conduct of Thomas Earl of Surrey for the relief of Norham-Castle then besieg'd by the Scots This Owen Lord Ogle had summons to Parliament from 22 E. 4. to 1 H 7. inclusive and by Eleanor his Wiâ—e the Daughter of Sir William Hilton Knight lefâ— Issue Raphe Which Raphe had summons to Parliament in 1 and 3 H. 8. And by Margaret his Wife the Daughter of Sir William Gascoine Knight had Issue another Raphe Who in 4 H. 8. upon that Invasion made by Iames the 4 King of Scots marcht in the foreward of the English Army then commanded by Thomas Earl of Surrey which gave Battel to him at Floddoâ— And by Anne his Wife Daughter of Thomas Son and Heir to George Lord Lumley had Issue Robert Which Robert had summons to Parliament in 6 and 21 H. 8. and married twice first Dorothy Daughter of Henry Widerington by whom he had Issue Sir Robert Ogle Knight his Son and Heir and Margery a Daughter Wife of Gregory Ogle of Câ—apington in Com. Northumbr Secondly to Iane Daughter of Sir Cuthbert Retcliffe of Cartington Knight and had Issue by her two Sons Cuthbert and Thomas as also Margaret a Daughter married to Robert Woderington third Son of Sir Iohn Woderington Knight and died in 31 H. 8. being slain at Penmorhugh in Scotland whereupon Sir Robert Ogle Knight his Son and Heir had Livery of his Lands Which Sir Robert in 5 E. 6. was constituted Warden of the Middle-Marches and having married Ioane the Daughter and Heir to Sir Thomas Malleverrer of Allerton in Com. Ebor. Knight died in 4 Eliz. without Issue Whereupon Cuthbert his Brother of the half blood succeeding in the Honour had summons to Parliament in 5 Eliz. And having married Catherine the Daughter and Coheir to Sir Reginâ—ld Carnâ—by Knight departed this life ... 39 Eliz. whereupon he had burial at Bothol 16 Martii the same year leaving Issue two Daughters his Heirs Ioane married to Edward Talbot a younger Son to George Earl of Shrewsbury but died without issue and Catherine to Sir Charles Cavendish of Welbeck in Com. Nott. Knight Which Catherine surviving her Sister and thereupon being Sole Heir in 4 Car. 1. obtain'd special Letters Patent from that King under his great Seal bearing date 4 Dec. the same year declaring her to be Baroness Ogle of Ogle in Com. Northumbr as also ratifying that title of Honour to her and her Heirs for ever Of whose Issue by him I shall speak farther under the title of Cavendish Duke of Newcastle Iohn Lord Wenlok 1 E. 4. OF this Iohn I have not seen any mention until the time he was constituted Eschaetor for the Counties of Buck. and Bedf. in 17 H. 6. So that of his Parentage I cannot say any thing But shortly after that coming to Court his activeness there advanced him in such sort as that at length he arrived to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm For in 25 H. 6.
an obscure Creeke what through the treachery of some of his servants and the Master of the Ship he was apprehended and committed prisoner to the Tower And being thus imprisoned a Charge was brought against him into the Star-Chamber that he had supported Romish-Priests contrary to Law As also that he held Intelligence with Cardinal Alen and Parsons the Jesuit the Queens enemies Likewise that he had by a publick writing declin'd the Justice of the Realm with purpose to be gone Whereupon though he professed his Allegiance to the Queen and love to his Countrey excusing himself for his ignorance of the Laws through his Zeal to divine contemplations and submitted himself to the censure of that Court they fined him at ten thousand pounds and doom'd him to imprisonment during the Queens pleasure And as if all this had not been enough upon suspicion that he favoured the Spaniard in 32 Eliz. he was brought to his Tryal by his Peers in Westminster-Hall before Henry Earl of Derby Lord High Steward for that occasion The substance of his charge being that he had contracted a strict friendship with Cardinal Alen and Parsons the Jesuit and other trayterous people who had conspired the ruine of their Prince and Country by stirring up both Forreiners as well as Subjects for restoring the Romish-Religion Also that he had sent Letters to Cardinal Alen by Weston alias Burgesse the Priest for advancing the Catholick cause and upon that account resolved to quit the Realm That he was privy to the Bull of Sixtus Quintus the Pope whereby he had excommunicated the Queen and exposed this Realm to the Spaniard That being a prisoner in the Tower he had caused Mass to be celebrated for the good success of the Spanish Fleet and likewise for that purpose had conceived private prayers To which hepleaded Not guilty But being found guilty had Sentence of death pronounced against him being then but thirty three years of age Whence being carried back to the Tower and his Execution forborn he totally applied himself to his devotions and to an austere and strict course of life until the nineteenth of November An. 1595. 38 Eliz. that he there died leaving Issue by Anne his Wife Daughter of Thomas and Sister and Coheir to George Lord Dacres of Gillesland Thomas his only Child Which Thomas being restored in blood in the Parliament held at Westminster 1 Iac. and to all such Titles of Honour and Precedence as the before specified Philip Earl of Arundel his Father lost by his attainder As also to the Honour State and Dignity of Earl of Surrey and to such dignity of Baronies only as Thomas late Duke of Norfolk his Grandfather lost by his attainder was installed Knight of the most noble order of the Garter 13 Maii An. 1611. 9 Iac. After which he travelled with his Lady into Italy but in November An. 1614 12 Iac. returned And upon the 29 of Aug. 19 Iac. was constituted Earl Marshal of England for life with a pension of two thousand pounds per annum Whereupon reviving that honorable Court which had antiently been held by the Constable and Marshall jointly wherein remedy was given for such abusive provocations as might occasion no little bloodshed by Duels or other more mischievous ways of revenge and some scruple being made as to the Jurisdiction of the Earl-Marshal alone without the Constable the next ensuing year he obtained other Letters Patent bearing date 1 Aug. 20 Iac. whereby that King after mature advice had with the Lords of his Council upon the point did declare that in the vacancy of the Constable of England the Earl Marshal had the like jurisdiction in that Court as both Constable and Marshal jointly ever exercised commanding him to proceed accordingly Which he thereupon did with much Honour to himself and his authority and to the great satisfaction of the Nobility and Gentry of this Realm in cases where they received such affronts and injuries for which by the rule of the Common Law no redress could be had until by the Votes of a predominant party in the late Long-Parliament his jurisdiction in that Court was blasted This most noble Earl a little before the Coronation of King Charles the first was join'd in Commission with William Earl of Pembroke to make such persons Knights of the Bath as the King should then think fit to call to that dignity And in 9 Car. 1. constituted Chief Justice of all the Forests North of Trent Moreover in 16 Car. 1. he was made General of the Army then raised to march into the North the Scots at that time being in Arms with no small numbers And by reason of his special services and great merits as also in respect of his lineal descent from Thomas de Brotherton Earl of Norfolk a younger Son to King Edward the first was by Letters Patents bearing date at Oxford 6 Iunii in the 20. year of the same Kings reign advanced to the title of Earl of Norfolk Shortly after which discerning the flames of War occasion'd by the prevalent party in the late Long Parliament more and more to increase his age being also such as rendred him not fit for further military imployments he obtained leave from the King to travel Whereupon going to Padua in Italy he there departed this life upon the 4 day of October An. 1646. After which his Corps being brought over into England was buried at Arundel in Sussex Leaving Issue by the Lady Alathea his Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury two sons surviving 1 Henry called Lord Moubray and Maltravers and secondly Sir William Howard Knight of the Bath who by reason of his marriage with Mary Sister and sole Heir to Henry Lord Stafford was by Letters Patent bearing date 12 Sept. 16 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Stafford and she the said Mary of a Baroness And by other Letters Patent bearing date 11 Nov. next ensuing to the dignity and title of Vicount Stafford the other Sons of the said Thomas Earl of Arundel viz. Iames Thomas Gilbert and Charles dying all in his life time Which William so created Vicount Stafford hath Issue by her three Sons Henry Iohn and Francis and five Daughters 1 Alathea 2 Isabella married to Iohn Marquess of Winchester 3 Vrsula 4 Mary and 5 Anastasia I now come to Henry Lord Moubray and Maltravers for by those Titles he was summon'd to Parliament in his Fathers life time This Henry succeeding his Father in his Honours took to Wife Elizabeth Daughter to Esme Steward Lord d'Aâ—gbignie and Earl of March afterwards Duke of Lenox and by her had Issue nine Sons viz. Thomas Henry Philip Charles Talbot Edward Francis Bernard and Esme And three Daughters viz. the Lady Anne who died young the Lady
Richard Coniers of Norden in Com. Palat. Dunelm and Christopher Coniers of Eletham Henry Philip Robert and William and four Daughters viz. Elizabeth Married to William Fitzâ— Williams of Sprotborough Margerie to Rouland Playce and Eleanore to Thomas Merkenfeld Which Iohn his Son and Heir Married Alice Daughter and Coheir to William Nevil Lord Fauconbridge afterwards Earl of Kent and in 5 E. 4. was join'd in Commission with Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick and divers other Northern Lords to treat with the Scots touching some injuries by them done to the Subjects of this Realm contrary to the Articles of Truce agreed on by both Crowns He was also imploy'd in 13 E. 4. with Henry Earl of Northumberland and others upon the like occasion And having been Installed Knight of the most noble order of the Garter in 1 R. 3. departed this life in 5 H. 7. leaving Issue two Sons William his Son and Heir and Iohn and two Daughters Anne Married to Richard Lumley and Margerie to William Bulmer Which William Coniers in 8 H. 7. accompanied Raphe Nevill Earl of Westmorland and divers other Northern Lords to raise the Siege of Norham-Castle then beleaguer'd by the Scots and in 22 H. 7. bore the Title of Lord Conyers Whereupon in 1 H. 8. he had Summons to Parliament and was made Constable of the Castles at Richmund and Middleham Having therefore such trust and power in those parts in 5 H. 8. he marcht with the Earl of Surrey against the Scots who had then invaded Northumberland Whereupon he had his share in the honour of that Victory then obtain'd at Floddon-field where King Iames the Fourth lost his Life And having Married Anne Daughter to Raphe Nevill Earl of Westmorland departed this life in 16 H. 8. leaving Sir Christopher Coniers Knight his Son and Heir and two Daughters Catherine Married to Sir Francis Bigod of Settrington Knight and Margaret to Richard Cholmley Son and Heir to Sir Roger Cholmley of Rockley Knight Which Christopher had Livery of his Lands the same year And in 22 H. 8. with the rest of the Lords then sitting in Parliament subscribed that Declaration then sent to Pope Clement the Seventh whereby 't was represented to his Holiness that in case he did not comply with King Henry in that business of his Divorce from Queen Katherine his Supremacy here could not long be owned And having Married Anne Daughter to William Lord Dacres of Gillestand departed this life in 30 H. 8. leaving Issue Iohn his Son and Heir as also Leonard a younger Son and two Daughters Elizabeth Married to George Playce of Halnaby Esq and Iane to Sir Marmaduke Constable of Everingham Knight Which Iohn in 36 H. 8. accompanied the Earl of Hertford then General of that Army sent into Scotland at which time Leith was taken by the English and he there with others Knighted In 5 E. 6. this Iohn Lord Coniers was made Warden of the West-Marches toward Scotland as also Governour of the Castle at Carlisle and in 1 Mariae Warden of the East-Marches and Governour of Barwick And having Married Maud the Daughter to Henry the first Earl of Cumberland departed this life in 3 4 Ph. M. leaving three Daughters his Heirs viz. Anne Married to Anthony Kempe of ... in Com. Cantii Elizabeth to Thomas the Son of Sir Arthur Darcie Knight and Catherine to Iohn the Son and Heir of Iohn Atherton of Atherton in Com. Lane Esq Of which three Daughters no Issue remaineth but from Elizabeth so Married to Darcie Pole Lord Mountagu 19 H. 7. THE first of this Family touching whom I have seen any thing memorable is Sir Richard Pole Knight Son of Sir Geffrey Pole Knight descended from an antient stock of that surname in some part of Wales Which Sir Richard being a valiant and expert Commander was by Indenture first retained to serve King Henry the Seventh in his Wars of Scotland in the 12th year of his Reign with five Demilances and CC. Archers and afterwards before the end of that year with six hundred men at Arms threescore Demilances and five hundred and fourty Bows and Bills And being a person much accomplisht was made chief Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber to Prince Arthur and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter whereupon attending him into Wales he received Command to govern in those parts The certain time of his Death I find not but that by the Lady Margaret his Wife Daughter to George Duke of Clarence he had Issue four Sons Henry Geffrey Arthur and Reginald and one Daughter called Vrsula Married to Henry Lord Stafford Which Margaret surviving him in 5 H. 8. by her Petition to the King representing that whereas by Act of Parliament in 19 H. 7. Edward her Brother called Earl of Warwick had been declared Traytor and his Lands thereupon forfeited she humbly intreated that it would please his Highness to permit her to inherit his state and dignity she being his Sister and Heir in blood and be stiled Countess of Salisbury Which being granted she obtained his Letters Patent bearing date 14 Oct. the same year for all the Castles Mannors and Lands of Richard late Earl of Salisbury her Grandfather which came to the Crown by the attainder of the same Edward Earl of Warwick her Brother But notwithstanding that favour a most sad fate overtook her at last she being attainted for Treason in 31 H. 8. under colour of complyance with the Marquess of Exeter at that time also attainted certain Bulls from Rome being found at Cowdray her Mansion House It was also laid to her charge that the Parson of Warblyngton had conveyed Letters from her to her Son Reginald the Cardinal and that she had forbidden all her Tenants to have the New Testament in English or any new Book that the King had priviledg'd What else might be the cause is not certain but it appeareth from sufficient tâ—stimony that she behav'd her self most stoutly though seventy years of age and would not confess any thing Nevertheless she had sentence of death passed against her without ever being heard yet the Execution thereof was deferred for two years until the 27th of May an 1541. 33 H. 8. at which time she lost her Head in the Tower it being thought that the Insurrection about that time in Yorkeshire was through the instigation of the Cardinal her Son and consequently the occasion taken thus to cut her off in whom determin'd the Line of Plantaginet She being then possess'd of these following Lordships Lands and Revenues   l. s. d. In Com. Cornub. Lantyane 20 10 06. In Com. Devon Wonneford 06 19 10. Clifte S. Maryes 08 04 06 Py-Worthye 18 04 10 ob Stokenham with the
Embassador in France at the time of his death But contenting himself with the Deaneries first of Yorke and afterwards of Canterbury was for some time one of the Principal Secretaries of State to King Edward the Sixth as also of his Privy-Council So likewise viz. of the Privy-Council to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth and so highly esteemed of for his Learning Prudence and Integrity being well skilled in the Latine French Italian and German Tongues that he was twice sent Embassador to the Emperor Charles the fifth once to Philip King of Spaine once to King Francis of France thrice to King Henry the second his son once to Mary Queen of Hungary Governess of the Netherlands and twice to William Duke of Cleve and in An. 1540. 32 H. 8. imployed into France upon the renovation of the Peace betwixt the English French and Scots betwixt Guisness and Ardres Also to the Castle of Cambray in An. 1559. 1 Eliz. and to Edenborough in An. 1560. upon the like occasion And departing this life 26 Ian. An. 1566. 9 Eliz. was buried in the Cathedral Church at Canterbury where there is a noble Monument erected to his memory by Thomas Wotton Esquire his elder Brothers son and heir Which Thomas by Elizabeth his wife daughter of Iohn Rudstone of Bocton Monchensey in com Cantii Esquire had issue Edward his son and heir and two other sons Iames and Iohn Of which Iames being in that adventure to Cadez in Spaine in 38 Eliz. was there Knighted And by ... a second wife daughter to Sir William Finch of Eastwell in Kent widdow of ... Morton had issue l another son called Henry who being a person singularly accomplisht with Learning was Knighted by King Iames sent thrice Embassador to Uenice once to the States of the United-Provinces twice to the Duke of Savoy once to the United-Princes of the upper Germany at Helbrune also to the Arch-Duke Leopald likewise to the Duke of Wittembergh to the Imperial Cities of Strasbuygh and Ulme as also to the Emperor Ferdinand the second And after all this made Provost of Caton-Colledge near Windsore But I return to Edward his elder Brother This Edward in his younger years travailled over the chief parts of Europe and was afterwards imployed Embassador first to Portugal and next to Scotland and upon the thirteenth of May 1 Iac. being then a Knight was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Wotton of Marley After this he was made Comptroller of the Houshold to that King and in An 1616. 14 Iac. Treasurer of the Houshold but that office he held not much above one year This Edward married Hesther daughter and sole heir to Sir William Puckering of Oswald-Rick in com Ebor. Knight by whom he had issue Thomas his son and successor in this honor Which Thomas married Mary the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir Arthur Throckmorton of Pauters Perry in com North. Knight and departing this life at Bocton Malherbe 2 Apr. An. 1630. 6 Car 1. aetatis 43 was buried in the Parish-Church there leaving issue four daughters his heirs surviving Catherine married to Henry Lord Stanhope son and heir to Philip Earl of Chesterfield Hesther to Baptist Vicount Campden Margaret to Sir Iohn Tufton Knight and Anne to Sir Edward Hales then of Tunstal in com Cantii Knight Which Catherine afterwards took to Husband Henry de Kirkhoven Lord of Henfleet in Hollanâ— who by reason thereof was created a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Wotton of Wotton in Kent by Letters Patent bearing date at St. Iohnstons in Scotland upon the 31. of August in the second year of the Reign of our present Soveraign King Charles the second But enjoying not the title of a Countess in regard that the Lord Stanhope her Husband died in his Fathers life time did by reason of her long attendance upon the Illustrious Princess of Orange daughter to our late Soveraign King Charles the first and her many faithful services to that King of blessed memory as also to King Charles the Second obtain Letters Patents bearing date 29 Maii 12 Car. 2 whereby she was advanced to the dignity of Countess of Chesterfield to enjoy during the term of her natural life Surviving him she lastly married to Daniel O Neille one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber to our present Soveraign King Charles the Second and departed this life upon the ninth of Apr. An. 1667. Egerton Lord Ellesmere and Earl of Bridgwater 1 Iac. THomas Egerton natural son to Sir Richard Egerton of Ridley in com Cestr. Knight having studied the Laws in Lincolnes-â—nn for divers years became at length so famous for his knowledge therein as that Queen Elizabeth upon the 28 th of Iune in the 23. year of her Reign made him her Sollicitor-General After which before the revolution of one year he became the Lent-Reader in that noble Society and was constituted her Attorney-General upon the second of Iune 34 Eliz. from which advancements he soon rose higher for in 36 Eliz. being then a Knight he was made Master of the Rolls and in 38 Eliz. 6 Maii Lord Keeper of the great Seal In which eminent office he continued during the whole remainder of that Queens happy Reign and upon the 21 of Iuly 1 Iac. was raised to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the title of Lord Ellesmere also upon the 24 of the same month made Lord Chancellor of England and lastly viz. 7. Nov. 14 Iac. advanced to the dignity of Vicount Brackley But long he lived not after his death hapning at York-House in the Strand 15 Martii An. 1617. 15 Iac. he being at that time seventy seven years of age whereupon his Corps was sent to Dodleston in Cheshire and there privately interred He was a person of quick apprehension profound judgment and of a most venerable gravity having been seldome seen to smile as I have credibly heard And married thrice first Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Ravenscroft of Bretton in com Flint Esquire by whom he had issue two sons viz. Sir Thomas Egerton Knight who departed this life in Ireland in An. 1599. 41 Eliz. and Iohn afterwards Earl of Bridgwater as also a daughter named Mary married to Sir Francis Leigh of Newnham Regis in com War Knight of the Bath Which Sir Thomas the son by Elizabeth his wife daughter of Thomas Venables of Kinderton in com Cestr. Esquire left issue only three daughters Elizabeth married to Iohn Dutton son and heir apparent to Thomas Dutton of Dutton in com Cestr. Esquire Vere to William Boothe son and heir to Sir George Boothe of Dunham in com Cestr. Knight and Baronet and Mary to Thomas Leigh eldest son of
of that Christian name who being a Divine was first Archdeacon of Totnes in com Devon next Dean of Bristol and chief Chanter in the Cathedral at Salisbury afterwards Dean of the Kings Chapel and Dean of Christ-Church in Oxford lastly Dean of Exeter and Windsore This Dean by Anne his wife Daughter of Sir Nicholas Harvey Knight had issue George who at the age of fourteen years became a Fellow Commoner in University-Colledge Oxon. But shortly after betook himself to military imployments being in that Voiage to Cadez in An. 1596. 38 Eliz. and afterwards serving in Ireland against the Rebels of that Kingdom was made President of Munster in 43 Eliz. where joining his Forces with the Earl of Thomond he took divers Castles and strong Holds in those parts viz. Logher Crome Glane Carigâ—oile Corgrag Ruthmore and Cahit and brought the titular Earl of Desmond one of the most active Rebels there to his Tryal He was likewise a Privy Councellor and Master of the Ordnance to the Queen in that Realm Also in 1 Iac. constituted Governor of the Isle of Garnsey and Castle of Cornet And having married Ioyce the sole daughter and heir to William Clopton of Clopton in com War Esquire was by Letters Patents bearing date 4 Iunii 3 Iac. advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron by the title of Lord Carew of Clopton After that he was made Master of the Ordinance for life and in 14 Iac. sworn of the Privy Council Being also a person of great repute for his excellent parts he was upon the fifth of February 1 Car. 1. created Farl of Totnes Besides these his noble imployments 't is not a little observable that being a great lover of Antiquities he wrote an Historical Account of all those memorable passages which hapned in Ireland during the term of those three years that he continued there intituled Hibernia pacata printed at London in An. 1633. And that he made an ample Collection of many Chronological and choice observations as also of divers exact Maps relating to sundry parts of that Realm Some whereof are now in the publick Library at Oxford but most of them in the hands of Sir Robert Shirley of Stanton Harold in com Leic. Baronet bought of his Executors And departing this life without issue upon the twenty seventh of March An. 1629. 5 Car. 1. at the Savoy in the Strand in the Suburbs of London at that time near seventy four years of age was buried at Stratford upon Avon near Clopton before-mentioned leaving Ioyce his wife surviving Which Ioyce afterwards dyed at Twyckedham in com Mid. 14 Ian. 1636. 12 Car. 1. and was also buried at Stratford Thomas Lord Knivet of Escrick 5 Iac. THis Family of Knivet antiently seated in Norfolk at length came to possess Buckenham-Castle in that County by the marriage of an heir of Clifton to whom it descended through heirs Female from William de Albini which William built it as I have elsewhere shewed shortly after the Norman-Conquest A branch whereof was Iohn Knivet made Chancellor of England and Keeper of the great Seal in 46 E. 3. Likewise another Iohn who in 10 H. 4 by Alianore his Mother daughter to Raphe Lord Basset of Weldon in Com. North. came at length to possess a fair inheritance upon partition of Bassets Lands And Sir William Knivet Knight for the body to King Henry the Eighth Also Edmund Knivet of Ashwelthorpe in com Norff. Esquire Sergeant Porter to the King who married Ioane the daughter and heir to Iohn Bourchier Lord Berners And this Sir Thomas Knivet Knight one of the Gentlemen of the Privy-Chamber to King Iames who in An. 1605. 3 Iac. upon that obscure intimation given by a Letter directed to the Lord Montegle of the danger which was like to besal those who should come to the ensuing Parliament being then a Justice of Peace in Westminster was sent to make search in the Vaults and Cellers underneath the House of Lords and coming about midnight thither with some few in his company found a man standing without doors in boots whereupon entring the Vaults and turning over certain billets and fagots there laid under colour of winter-fewel for Mr. Thomas Percy who had hired a house near thereunto discovered thirty six barrels of Gun-powder the person in boots being Guido Faux Mr. Percie 's servant who should have put fire to the Trayn upon the first day of the Parliament After which upon the fourth of Iuly 5 Iac. being summoned to the Parliament then siting by the title of Lord Knivet of Escrick in com Ebor. it being the last day of that Session took his place accordingly amongst the rest of the Peers of this Realm And having married Elizabeth daughter of Sir Rouland Hayward Alderman of the City of London widdow of Richard Warren of ... in com Essex Esquire departed this life without issue at his house in Bingstreet Westminster 27 Apr. 1622. Whereupon he had Burial in the Church of Stanwell in com Mid. where there is a noble monument erected to his memory with an Epitaph which informs us that he was first of the Royal Bed-Chamber to Queen Eliz. and next of Council to Queen Anne wife of King Iames. Sir Gervase Clifton Knight Lord Clifton 6 Iac. THis Sir Gervase Clifton of Layton-Bromswould in com Hunt Knight being a branch of the antient Family of Clifton of Clifton in com Not. had the title of Lord Clifton by Writ of Summons to Parliament 9 Iulii 6 Iac. but of him I have not seen any thing farther memorable than his commitment to the Tower 30 Dec. 15 Iac. by reason he expressed that he was sorry he had not stabed Sir Francis Bacon Knight then Lord Keeper of the great Seal for decreeing a case in Chancery against him and that in October An. 1618. 16 Iac. he murthered himself leaving issue by Catherine his Wife sole daughter and heir to Sir Henry Darcie of Brimham in com Ebor. Knight son and heir to Sir Arthur Darcie Knight a younger son to Thomas Lord Darcie one sole daughter and heir called Catherine who became the wife of Esme Steward Lord d'Aubigny a place in the Dutchy of Avergne in France son to Iohn Lord d'Aubigny younger Brother to Mathew Earl of Lenox in Scotland Which Esme being afterwards Earl of March as also Duke of Richmund and Lenox as in due place I shall shew by the said Catherine his wife had issue divers Sons of whom there is no issue remaining excepting of Catherine the daughter of George Lord Aubignie the fourth of them sister and sole heir to Charles Duke of Richmund and Lenox her brother lately deceased Which Catherine now the wife of Henry Lord Obrien son and heir to Henry Earl of Themond in Ireland making her claym
Newport alias Hatton Knight but what issue he had by her I am yet to learn Secondly Elizabeth daughter of Sir William Slingsby of Kippar in Com. Ebor. Knight Which Elizabeth brought forth a son in the life time of her husband named Robert of which son she being privately delivered he was for a long time called Robert Wright This Robert taking to wife the daughter and heir of Sir Iohn Danvers Knight one of the Murtherers of King Charles the First obtained a Patent from Oliver Cromwell then called Lord Protector to change his name to Danvers the reasons which he alledg'd for his so doing being the many disservices done to the Common-wealth by the name and Family of Villers And departing this life without any issue upon the 18 th day of February An. 1657. was buried at Charlton near Windsore in Berkshire ¶ The next is Mary his Mother daughter of Anthony Beaumont a younger son to William Beaumont of Cole-Orton in Com. Leic. Esquire as hath been already observed This noble Lady after the death of Sir George Villers her first Husband became the wife of Sir William Rayner Knight and lastly of Sir Thomas Compton Knight of the Bath a younger brother to William Earl of Northampton in whose time through the special favour of King Iames she was upon the first of Iuly 16 Iac. created Countess of Buckingham according to the example of Margaret Countess of Norfolk who soon after the advancement of Thomas Lord Moubray her grandson son of Iohn Moubray and Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir to her the said Margaret by Iohn Lord Segrave her Husband to the Title of Duke of Norfolk was made Dutchess of Norfolk in the Parliament of 21 R. 2. This noble Lady died at Whitehall 19 Apr. An. 1632. 8 Car. 1. and was buried in the Abby-Church of UUestminster in the Chapel of St. Nicholas on the South-side the Capella Regum with this Epitaph D. O. M. Ossâ— Mariae de Bellomante Comitissae Buckinghamiae è quinque potentissimorum totius Europa reguorum Regibus idque per totidem immediatos descensus â—riundus Vixit annos LXII Menses xi dies xix Hoc Mon. V. I. C. Villers Earl of Anglesey IN 21 Iac. Christopher Villers the youngest brother being at that time one of one Gentlemen of the King 's Royal Bedchamber was by Letters-patents bearing date 18 Apr. 21 Iac. advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Daventre as also to the dignity of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Anglesey He married Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Sheldon of Houby in Com. Leic. Esquire and departing this life upon the 24 th of Sept. An. 1624. was buried at ... leaving issue Charles his son and successor in that honor who married Mary daughter of Paul Vicount Banning widow of William Vicount Grandison but died without issue An. 1659. As also the Lady Anne a daughter married to Thomas Vicount Savile afterwards Earl of Sussex Holles E. of Clare 14 Iac. THis Title of Earl which had its original from the Castle and Lordship of Clare in Com. Suff. being long extinct Sir Iohn Holles of Houghton in the County of Nottingham Knight Great Grandson to Sir William Holles Knight Lord Mayor of London in An. 1540. 32 H. 8. being a person of an ample fortune in those parts and elsewhere was advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm upon the ninth of Iuly 14 Iac. by the Title of Lord Houghton of Houghton and upon the second of November 22 Iac. to the dignity of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Clare He married Ann daugher to Sir Thomas Stanhope of Shelford in Com. Nott. Knight by whom he had issue six sons Iohn Deuzill Francis who died unmarried Charles William and another Charles who died young and three daughters Eleanore married to Oliver Fitz-Williams afterwards made Earl of Tireonel in Ireland Arabella to Thomas Vicount Wentworth afterwards Earl of Stafford and Elizabeth who died young and departing this life upon the fourth of October An. 1637. lyeth buried in the south Isle of St. Maries Church at Notingham Which Iohn succeeding him in his honors married Elizabeth eldest daughter and one of the coheirs to Horace Lord Vere of Tilbury by whom he had issue two sons Iohn who died in his infancy and thirteen daughters Ann married to Edward son and heir to Theophilus Earl of Lincoln Elizabeth to Wentworth Earl of Kildare in Ireland Arabella to Sir Edward Rosseter of Somerby in Com. Line Kt. Mary who died in her infancy another Mary who died unmarried Eleanore yet living Catherine and Margaret who died unmarried Susan wedded to Sir Iohn Lort of Stock-pole Court in Com. Pembr Baronet Frances who died in her Infancy Diana married to Henry Bridges son and heir to Sir Thomas Bridges of Keynsham in Com. Somers Knight Penelope to Sir Iames Langham of Cotesbroke in Com. Northampt. Knight and Baronet Dorothy and Frances who died young And departing this life upon the second day of Ianuary An. 1665. was buried near to his Father in St. Maries Church at Nottingham leaving Gilbert his only son and successor who by Grace his wife daughter to William Pierpont of Thoresby in Com. Nott. Esq second son to Robert late Earl of Kingston upon-Hull hath issue three sons Iohn William and Denzill and four daughters Elizabeth Mary Ann and Grace Lord Holles of Ifeild ¶ I Now come to Denzil Holles second son to the before-specified Iohn Earl of Clare Great-grandson to Sir William Holles of Houghton before-specified Knight by Ann his wife eldest daughter and coheir to Iohn Denzill of Denzil in Com. Cornub. Serjeant at Law This Denzill having been not a little instrumental in the happy Restauration of our present Sovereign King Charles the Second was by Letters patents bearing date at UUestminster 20 Apr. 13 Car. 1. advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Holles of Ifeild in Com. Surr. Since which time he was imployed in several great and weighty Affaires of State first upon the seventh of Iuly An. 1663. into France as Embassador Extraordinary whence he return'd 24 Maii An. 1666. And after that to Breda as Plenepotentiary from hence to the Treaty there with the Embassadors of France Denmark and States of the Vnited Provinces He married three wives first Dorothy the sole daughter and heir to Sir Francis Ashley of Dorchester in Com. Dors. Knight one of the Serjeants at Law to our late Sovereign King Charles the First by whom he had issue four sons first Sir Francis Holles of Winterbourne St. Martin in Com. Dors. Baronet Denzil Iohn and another Denzil who all three died in their infancies Secondly Iane the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir Iohn Shirley of Isville in com Suss. Knight widow of Sir Walter Court Knight
And lastly Hesther the second daughter and coheir to Gideon le Lou Lord of the Mannor of Columbiers in Normandy widow of Iames Richer Lord of the Mannor of Cambernon in the same Province but by neither of these hath had any issue Which Sir Francis his only son hath had two wives first Lucie the youngest daughter to Sir Robert Carr of Sleford in com Linc. K t by whom he had issue two daughters Mary and Denzilla who died in their Infancies Secondly Ann the eldest daughter and coheir to Sir Francis Pile of Compton Beauchamp in com Berks. Baronet by whom he hath had issue Iane a daughter who died young and one son named Denzil Roper Lord Tenham 1 Iac. OF this Family which hath been of great antiquity in Kent was Iohn Roper of Eitham in that Country Esquire Son of Iohn Roper Attorney-general to King Henry the Eighth who took to wife Iane the daughter of Sir Iohn Fineux Knight Chief Justice of the Court of Kings Bench in part of King Henry the Seventh and beginning of King Henry the Eighth s Reigh and coheir to her mother daughter and coheir to William Apulderfeild Esquire Which Iohn had issue two sons William Roper of Eltham sometime Clerk of the King's Bench who married Margaret the daughter of the famous Sir Thomas Moore Knight at that time Lord Chancellor of England from whom the Ropers of UUelhall are descended and Christopher Roper of the Lodge in Linsted who by Elizabeth daughter to Christopher Blore of Kenham in com Cantii Esquire had issue Iohn Which Iohn upon the ninth of Iuly An. 1603. 1. Iac. received the honor of Knighthood Also upon the ninth of Iuly 14 Iac. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Tenham a fair Mannor of his own inheritance in those parts And departing this life about the end of August An. 1618. 16 Iac. left issue by Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir to Iohn Parke of Malmaine in com Cantii Esquire Christopher his son and heir and two daughters Elizabeth married to George son and heir of William Lord Vaux and Iane to Sir Robert Lovel Knight This Christopher thus succeeding him in his honor married Catherine the daughter to Iohn Sebourne of Sutton St. Michael in com Heref. Esquire and by her had issue two sons Iohn and William and four daughters Bridget married to Sir Robert Hurleston of Sawson in com Cantabr Knight Mary Abbess of the English Nunnery at Gant in Flanders Catherine wedded to Sir Robert Thorold of the Heath in com Linc. Knight and Elizabeth first to Iohn Plunket an Irishman and afterwards to ... Bagnall Which Iohn being made Knight of the Bath at the creation of Henry Prince of Wales and upon his death succeeding him married Mary daughter to William Lord Peter and by her had issue three sons Christopher Francis and William and four daughters 1. Catherine who died unmarried 2. Elizabeth wedded to Sir Iohn Arundel of Lanherne in com Cornub. Knight Mary a Nun at Gant in Flanders and Margaret who died young and departing parting this life 10 Feb. 1627. was buried at Lingâ—â—ed in Kent To whom succeeded Christopher his son and heir who married first Mary daughter to Sir Francis Englefeild of Wotton Basset in com Wilts Knight by whom he had issue Iohn a son who died young and a daughter called Frances His second wife was Philadelphia a daughter to Knolles of Grove-place in Hantshire by whom he had issue three sons viz. Christopher now Lord Tenham Henry who died young and Thomas And departing this life 23 October Anno 1673. was buried at Lingired in Kent with most of his Ancestors Whereupon Christopher now Lord Tenham his eldest surviving son succeeded him in his honor Which Christopher married Elizabeth the daughter to Francis Vicount Mountagu and by her hath issue Catherine a daughter Stanhope Earl of Chesterfeild 14 Iac. THat this Family hath been of great Antiquity in Notinghamshire though not arriv'd to the dignity of Peerage till of late times is evident from sundry authorities For in 48 E. 3. Iohn Stanhope of Rampton underwent the Office of Eschaetor for that County and Derbyshire which was then not inferior to that of Sheriff From whom descended another Iohn who married Elizabeth the daughter and heir of Stephen Maluvel cosin and heir to Iohn Lungvilers grandson to Thomas Lungvilers who had summons to Parliament in 16 E. 3. Which Iohn had issue Richard who in 6 H. 4. being a Knight was Sheriff of those Counties From whom descended Sir Edward Stanhope Knight Which Sir Edward in 18 H. 7. was made Constable of Sandale-Castle in com Ebor. whose second son Michael Stanhope Esquire afterwards Knight in 31 H. 8. obtain'd a Grant of the Mannor of Shelford in Com. Nott. with its members parcel of the possessions of the then dissolved Monastery there with the Rectories of Shelford Saxendale Sedlyng Burton Ioys and North Muskham in that County Rowceby and UUestburgh in Com. Linc. Elwaston and Okebroke in Com. Derb. and to the heirs male of his body by Ann his wife This Sir Michael Stanhope had issue Sir Thomas Stanhope of Shelford in com Nott. Knight as also divers other children sons and daughters Which Sir Thomas took to wife Margaret daughter and coheir to Sir Iohn Port of Etwall in com Derb. Knight And had issue Iohn who in 38 Eliz. was constituted Treasurer of the Chamber to that Queen for life and in 42 Eliz. being then a Knight was made Constable of the Castle of Coichester in com Essex for life Which Sir Iohn by Cordell his wife daughter and heir to Richard Allington Esquire by Ioane his wife Sister and heir to Sir William Cordell of Long Melford in com Suff. Knight had issue Philip his son and heir who by Letters-patents bearing date 7 Nov. 14 Iac. being at that time a Knight was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Stanhope of Shelford and upon the fourth of August 4 Car. 1. created Earl of Chesterfeild This Earl married two wives first Catherine daughter to Francis Lord Hastings son and heir to George Earl of Huntington by whom he had issue eleven sons of which Iohn Charles Edward William Thomas Michael and George died young or before they came to ripe years Philip was slain at Shelford-House in the time of the late Wars being then in Armes for the King and Ferdinando lost his life at Bridgâ—oâ—d about the same time in His late Majesties service Henry became his heir apparent but died in his life time and Arthur the youngest survived him As also two daughters Sarab married to Sir Richard Houghton of Houghton Tower in com Lanc. Baronet and
3 Ian. 18 Iac. was Created Vicount Grandison of Lymerick in Ireland by reason of his descent from an Heir Female of that House and made Lord Deputy of that Realm Whence he return'd in 20 Iac. And by Letters Patent bearing date 21 Maii 2 Car. 1. was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Tregoz of Highworth in Com. Wilts He Married Iohn the Daughter and Heir to Henry Roydon of Batterâ—ey in Com. Surr. Esq Widdow of William Holcroft and departing this life without Issue 30 Dec. an 1630. 6 Car. 1. being then seventy years of age was buried in the Chancel there Dudley Lord Carlton Vicount Dorchester 2 Car. 1. THis Dudley Carlton Son of Anthony Carlton of Baldwin Brightwell in Com. Oxon. Esq and there born 10 Martii an 1573. 16 Eliz. was Knighted by King Iames at Winâ—â—or ... Iunii an 1610. 8 Iac. And afterwards being Vice-Chamberlain to King Charles the First was imploy'd Embassador First to â—enice next to the Duke of Saboy and advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm 22 Maii 2 Car. 1. by the name of Lord Carlton of Iâ—â—bercourt in Com. Surr. The next year following he accompanied Sir William Seagar Knight then Garter principal King of Arms unto Henry Prince of Aurange with the Ensigns of the most noble Order of the Garter And upon the 25 th of Iuly 4 Car. 1. was Created i Vicount Dorchester of Dorchester in Com. Oxon. Also upon the 18 th of December Constituted one of the King 's Principal Secretaries of State He Married two Wives First Anne Daughter and Coheir of George Gerard second Son to Sir William Gerard of Dorney in Com. Buck. Knight by whom he had Issue Henry who died in his Infancy Secondly Anne Daughter of Sir Henry Glemham of Glemham in Com. Suff. Knight Widdow of Paul Vicount Banning and departing this life at his House in Westminster 15 Febr. an 1631. 7 Car. 1. was buried in St. Pauls Chapel within the Abby Church there where there is a noble Monument erected to his memory leaving his Lady great with Child Which Child being afterwards born a Daughter and called Frances died young Tufton Earl of Thanet 2 Car. 1. THat this Family of Tufton originally assuming its surname from a place long since written Toketon but of later Ages Tufton in the Parish of Northjam in Com. Suss. which to this day is possest by the principal branch thereof hath been of great Antiquity in those parts appeareth by sundry old Evidences whereof some be without date Likewise that they were Lords of Syleham in the Parish of Raynham in Kent and other Lands of good value both in that County and Sussex as also Benefactors to the Hospital of St. Bartholmew at Rye by the gift of certain Lands in Ewehurst thereto Of which was Roger de Toketon who in 30 E. 1. Married Iulian the Sister of Sir Iohn Campain Knight From whom deâ—cended Iohn Tufton of Hothfeild in Com. Cantii Esq Sheriff of that County in 4 Eliz. and departing this life in the ninth year of that Queens Reign was buried at Hothâ—eild leaving Issue by Mary his Wife Daughter to Sir Iohn Baker of Sittinghurst in the same County Knight Iohn his Son and Heir and one Daughter called Cecelie Married to Sir Thomas Saundes Knight Which Iohn underwent the Sheriffalty for that County of Kent in 18 Eliz. And being a person of great worth receiv'd the honour of Knighthood by King Iames upon the eleventh of May in the first year of his Reign as also the dignity of Baronet upon the first erection of that degree viz. 19 Iunii 9 Iac. This Sir Iohn Tufton Married two Wives First Olympia the Daughter and Heir to Christopher Blower of Raynham Esq by whom he had Issue three Daughters Anne Married to Francis Tresham of Ruâ—hton in Com. Northt Esq Elizabeth who died young and Margaret Wedded to Sir Thomas Carill of Shipley in Com. Suss. Knight To his second Wife he Married Christian one of the Daughters and Coheirs to Sir Humphry Brown Knight one of the Justices of the Court of Commonâ—Pleas on whom he begot these six Sons viz. Nicholas afterwards Earl of 〈◊〉 Iohn Sir Humphrey Tufton of the Mote near Maidstâ—r Knight and Baronet Richard Sir William Tufton Baronet and Thomas Likewise four Daughters Cecilie first Married to Sir Edward Hungerford Knight afterwards to Francis Earl of Rutland Mary to Sir Henry Constable of Burton Constable in Com. Ebor. Knight afterwards Vicount Dunbar in Scotland Anne and Elizabeth who both died young And departing this life upon the second day of April An. 1624. 22 Iac. lyeth buried in the Parish Church at Hothfeild To whom succeeded Nicholas his Son and Heir which Nicholas having been Knighted at New-Castle upon Tine 13 Apr. an 1603. King Iames coming then first into England in consideration of his great merits was by Letters Patents bearing date the first of November 2 Car. 1. advanc'd to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Tufton of Tufton in Sussex and upon the fifth of August 4 Car. 1. Created Earl of Thanet an Isle in Kent This Nicholas took to Wife the Lady Frances Daughter to Thomas Earl of Exeter and by her had Issue four Sons William who died in his Childhood Iohn who afterwards succeeded him in his Honours Nicholas and Cecill and nine Daughters Elizabeth Married to Sir Edward Dering of Surrendenâ— Dering in Com. Cantii Knight and Baâ—onet Frances who died Unmarried Dorothie Wife of Sir Raphe Ashton of ... in Com. Lanc. Knight Mary Married to Sir Edward Bishop of Parham in Com. Suss. Knight Anne and Alice who died young Diana Wife of Robert Curson Son and Heir to Sir Iohn Curson of Water â—irye in Com. Oxon. Knight Cecelie who dieâ—â— Unmarried and Christian Wedded to Milward Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Milward of 〈◊〉 in Com. Derb. Knight He departed this life upon the last day of Iune an 1632. 8 Car. 1. and was buried in the Parish Church of Raynham before-mention'd To him succeeded Iohn his eldest surviving Son who Married Margaret the eldest of the two Daughters and Coheirs to Richard late Earl of Dorset by Anne his Wife Daughter and sole Heir to George Earl of Cumberland and by her had Issue six Sons viz. Nicholas Iohn Richard Thomas Sackvile and George who serving in the Wars of the Count-Palatine of the Rhene died of a wound which he there received As also six Daughters Anne who died young Margaret Married to George now Lord Coventrie Frances to Henry Drax of Boston in Com. Linc. Esq Cecilie to Christopher now Lord Hatton Mary to William Son and Heir to Sir William Walter of Saresden in Com. Oxon.
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 Mounsâ—ow one of the Hâ—ndreds in Com. Salop. But shortly after the troubles in this Realm taking their rise partly from that Insurrâ—ction 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 Mâ—mbâ—rs 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 hastâ—d 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 â—wn 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 mâ—ny years before him leaving no Issue Capel Earl of Essex 17 Car. 1. THE first of this Family who laid the â—oundation 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 〈◊〉 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 disâ—ipaâ—â—d 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 buâ—ied at Hadham This most loyal and right valiant Lord took to Wife Elizabeth the Daughter and Heir of Sir Charles Morison of Câ—yâ—ho-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 Carnarâ—on Theodosia to Henry then called Lord Cornbury now Earl of Clarendon and Annâ— to Iâ—hn Son and Heir Apparent to Giles Strangways of Melbury Sâ—ndford 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 Mâ—ldon in Câ—m Essex bâ—t to the dâ—gree and dignity of Earl of Essex by Letters Patent bearing daâ—e 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 Algerâ—on Earl of Northumberland and by her hath had Issue six Sons viz. Algernon Châ—rles Arthur Henry Algerâ—on and Arthur and two Daughters Elizabeth and Aâ—â—e 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 Cleâ—eland 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 Kinlâ—sse 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—
the heirs male of his body He married Elizabeth daughter to Colonel Hervey Bagot second son to Sir Hervey Bagot late of Blythfield in com Staff Baronet and having issue by her one only daughter named Mary was slain in that blooody sea-fight against the Dutch upon the third of Iune 1665. whereupon his Corps were conveyed to the Abby Church at Westminster and there honourably buried Lord Arundell of Treryse 16 Car. 2. OF this antient and worthy Family whose Ancestor came a into England at the Norman Conquest and which hath been seated b at Treryse in Cornwall from the time of King Edward the third was c Sir Iohn Arundel Knight Vice-Admiral to King Henry the Seventh and King Henry the Eighth which Sir Iohn in a sharp fight at sea encountring d with Duncan Camel that great Scottish Pirate took e him Prisoner Whose lineal heir male was f another Iohn which Iohn having been g one of the Knights for that shire in divers Parliaments some in the time of Queen Elizabeth others of King Iames and lastly of King Charles the First of blessed memory upon the first begining of the late unparralleld Rebellion raised by an Antimonarchical Party in the late Long-Parliament which â—erminated in the horrid Murther of that excellent King most loyally put himself with four of his sons in Arms on his Majesties behalf whereof two lost their lives in his service and most valiantly held out the Castle of Pendennis which was long besieged both by Sea and Land unto the very end of those unhappy Wars Of which Sons Richard the eldest personnally attending that King in his Army was one of his Commanders in the first Battle he had with those Rebels near Kineton in Warwickshire where he made most ample manifestations of his courage and valour Likewise in that at Lansdowne in Somersetshire as also in divers other bloody fights and tedious Sieges wherein he received many wounds And though through the prevalency of those Rebels at length he lost his whole Estate nevertheless he did not at all desert his Majesties just interest for which he had so long most loyally thus hazarded himself In consideration therefore of these his great Actings and Sufferings he was by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster upon the twenty third day of March in the sixteenth year of Majesties Reign worthily advanced to the dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Lord Arundell of Treryse and to the heirs male of his body He married Gertrude daughter of Sir Iames Bagg of Saltham in the County of Devon Knight widdow of Sir Nicholas Slaning Kt. by whom he hath had issue two sons Iohn who died in his Childhood and another Iohn who married Margaret the daughter and sole heir to Sir Iohn Ackland of 〈◊〉 Iohn in the same County of Devon Knight Barbara Dutchess of Cleveland 22 Car. 2. AS in former times the raising of eminent Women to great Titles of Honor hath not been unusual in this Realm in pursuance therefore of those so laudable Examples the like hath been done by our present Soveraign Barbara the sole daughter and heir of William Viscount Grandison who in the times of the late Rebellion being in Arms for the King lost his life in open battel being the first Which Barbara by reason of her noble descent from divers worthy Ancestors and her Fathers death in his Majesties Army as also in respect of her own personal Vertues was by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster upon the third day of August in the twenty second year of his Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baroness of this Realm by the Title of Baronesse of Nonsuch in the County of Surrey as also to the dignities of Countess of Southampton and Dutchess of Cleveland to enjoy during her natural life the remainder to Charles Fitz-Roy his said Majesties Natural Son by her and to the heirs male of his body and for lack of such issue to George Fitz-Roy another of his natural sons by her and younger Brother to him the said Charles Which Charles being since installed Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter manifesting his great inclination to honorable and virtuous endeavors was for his future encouragement to all heroick atchievements by other Letters Patent bearing date also at Westminster upon the tenth day of September in the twenty seventh year of his said Majesties Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Newberie as also to the dignity of an Earl by the Title of Earl of Chichester and of a Duke by the Title of Duke of Southampton Henry Fitz-Roy Earl of Ewston and Duke of Grafton 24 Car. 2. THis Henry being one of the natural sons of our present Soveraign by Barbara Dutchess of Cleveland in respect of his Maâ—esties dear affection to him and observance of his vertuous disposition for his farther encouragement to great and honorable atchievement was by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster upon the sixteenth day of August in the twenty fourth year of his Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Sudbury in the County of Suffolk as also to the dignity of a Vicount by the Title of Vicount of 〈◊〉 and of an Earl by the Title of Earl of 〈◊〉 all in that County and the heirs male of his body with remainder to George Fitz-Roy his younger Brother and the heirs male of his body And by other Letters 〈◊〉 bearing date at Westminster upon the eleventh day of September in the twenty seventh year of his Reign to the Title of Duke of 〈◊〉 in the County of Northamâ—ton He married the Lady Isabella the only child of Henry now Earl of Arlington Lord Chamberlain of his Majesties Houshold by the Lady Isabella of Nassau his wife one of the daughters of Lewes de Nassaw Lord Beverwaert son to the Illustrious Maurice late Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau Lord Duras of Holdenby 24 Car. 2. AS His Majesty in testimony of the High esteem he had of those who had faithfully served His Royal Father and Himself in the late unhappy Wars or otherwise and for their farther encouragement to all 〈◊〉 Endeavours did advance many of his own Native Subjects to great Titles of Honor as hath been already shewed so hath he not been slack in the remuneration of such Forreiners which had cordially done the like as is evident in that of the most valiant and truly Noble Lewes Duras Marquess of Blanquefort brother to the Duke of Duras in France lineally descended from the famous Galliard Dureford Lord of Duras whom King Edward the Fourth for his especial Services in those times not only made Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter conferring on him an yearly Pension of an Hundred pounds during his life but granted that his Executors for the better performance
Grant from the King of all those Fees in Northumberland which did belong to Patrick de Dunbar Earl of March then in Rebellion against King Edward And in 13 Ed. 2. by reason of the spoil done to his Lands in the North upon several incursions of the Scots whereof Eleanor his Mother had the custody during his minority and which she could not well defend he obtained a Surrender thereof from her to the King and thereupon a Grant of them to himself paying Four hundred marks per annum to the Exchequer But in 15 Edw. 2. he procured an absolute Livery of them though he had not then made proof of his age And the same year was constituted Governor of the Castle of Pickering in Yorkshire by the forfeiture of Thomas Earl of Lancaster then in the Crown as also of Scarborough Town and Castle Not long after this viz. in 18 Edw. 2. he obtained the Kings Charter for two more Fairs yearly at Pokelington in Com. Ebor. And in 19 Edw. 2. upon the landing of Queen Isabel and Prince Edward in England being one of the Nobles that joyned with them for reforming those abuses in the Government occasioned through the power of the Spensers by the access of those Forces he brought to Glocester where she then was much increased her Army Being therefore thus instrumental in this great change in 1 Edw. 3. he obtained the custody of the Castle of Skipton in Craven as also a Charter for a Market and Fair at his Mannor of Topclive in Com. Ebor. And was one of the twelve Lords by whom it was decreed that young King Edward should be guided Moreover in the first year of Edward the Third he was the principal person in Commission for the Treaty of Peace betwixt the Kingdoms of England and Scotland and constituted Warden of the Marches But upon conclusion of the Peace betwixt the English and Scots in the Parliament at York he could not assent that the English should quit those Lands as they had in Scotland by Inheritance In 2 Edw. 3. upon the death of Eleanor his Mother he was made Constable of Scarborough Castle the custody whereof was committed to her charge in 19 Edw. 2. and in 1 Edw. 3. In 2 Edw. 3. this Henry being retained by Indenture to serve the King with a certain number of Men at Arms as well in times of Peace as War during the term of his life and to receive Five hundred marks per annum sallary did in consideration of that Annuity obtain a Grant of the Inheritance of the Castle of Werkworth in Com. Northumbr which after the death of Sir Iohn de Clavering without Issue-male of his Body was to divolve to the King and his Heirs with condition That when the Possession of the said Castle should so come to his hands then the payment of those Five hundred marks to cease And was a person of such note that Sir Ralph Nevill the same year did by Indenture bearing date at Clifton near York upon the fifth of August Covenant to serve him both in Peace and War as long as they both should live with twenty Men at Arms whereof five to be Knights upon such wages and other terms as in my discourse of that Family is more fully expressed In 3 Edw. 3. he Founded a Chantry for two Priests in the Chappel at Semar to celebrate Divine Service for his own soul as also for the soul of his Mother and all their Ancestors endowing it with one Messuage twenty Ox-gangs of Land and six Acres of Meadow in Wike within the Lordship of Semar And in 5 Edw. 2. the King taking notice in what sort he had retained him as well in time of Peace as War as above is expressed and that by Act of Parliament after that Agreement so made all Retainers in time of Peace were to be void did Grant That the Castle and Mannor of Werkworth and Mannor of Roubâ—â—y which after the death of Sir Iohn de Clavering without Issue-male were to divolve to the Crown As also the Mannors of Corbrigge and 〈◊〉 and all other the Lands of the said Iohn de Clavering so Intailed as abovesaid should after his death without Issue-male come to this Henry and his Heirs excepting only the Dowry of Hawise then the Wife of him the said Iohn de Clavering In 6 Edw. 3. he was again constituted Warden of the Marches of Scotâ—â—â—â— and in 7 Edw. 3. being then Governor of the Castle of Barwick was one of the Commissioners sent to the Parliament of Scotland to approve and ratifie those Agreements as had been made betwixt King Edward and Edward de Baillol King of Scotland In this year also he had a Grant from Edward de Baillol King of Scotland of the Inheritance of the Pele of Loughmaban as also of Anandale and Moâ—â—etdale with all the Knights Fees and Advowsons of Churches within those Valleys in as full and ample manner as Thomas Randulph sometime Earl of Murrey ever had them and moreover of divers Lands in that Realm which belonged to other men All which Castle Lands c. then valued at a thousand mark per annum he did the year following surrender to King Edward the Third and his Heirs in exchange for the Castle and Constablery of Ieddeworth and Towns of Ieddeworth Bendâ—eddeworth Hassinden and the Forest of Ieddeworth together with five hundred marks per annum to be received out of the Customs of Barwick as also the custody of the Castle at Barwick with the Fee of one hundred marks for that service in time of Peace and two hundred pound per annum in time of War And the same year was joyned in Commission with Ralph de Nevill in the guarding of the Marches throughout the Counties of Northumberland Cumberland and Westmorland In this year likewise he Intailed a multitude of his Lordships and Lands upon the Heirs-male of his Body as by a special Feoâ—â—ment bearing date 24 Sept. appeareth viz. The Castles of Alnwike and Werkworth the Mannors of Alnwike â—ughal Swinhow â—eâ—wike and Alnham in Comit. Northumbr Spoford Topcliff Semer Naffertan Lekingfield Catton and Câ—etop with the Hamlets of Letheley Arlethorp Gristiwoit Aystiby Wanesford and Aâ—gham in Com. Ebor. Two part of the Mannors of Warkworth Corbrigge Aklington and Roubiâ—y with the Hamlets of Snitir Bitling Thorpeton and Newton with their appurtenances in Com. Northumbr As also the Advowsons of the Churches of Spoford Lekingfield Scorburgh Arncliff Catton and Dâ—nygton in the said County of York Likewise the moity of the Village of Trastreston which Robert de Ogle then held for term of life the Borough of Alnmouth with the Mannors of Hoghton and Lescebiâ—y in Com. Northumbr Which Isabel de Vesci held for term of life as also the Mannor of
Anastasia Wife of Sir Edward de St. John Knight Catherine married to Sir Raphe de Evre Knight and Elizabeth first to William Playce but afterwards to Iohn Conyers of Sockburne in Com. Palat. Dunelm Esquire Which Sir Iohn St. Iohn left issue by the same Anastasta Margaret his sole daughter and heir married to Thomas Bromflet Upon Partition made betwixt which Daughters and cohâ—irs bearing date at Pickering-Lithe 22 Iulii 13 R. 2. Sir Raphe Evre and Catherine his wife had for their purpartie the Town and Lordship of Did-Maâ—ton excepting the Advouson of the Priorie there as also excepting the Knight's Fees Forrein services of Tenants the site of the Castle in commen the Fayers Toll and perquisites of Court belonging to the Burrough of New-Malton with the reversion of certain Lands and Tenements granted out for terme of life the Rents and Fermes of the Free-holders and Tenants at will in New-Malton and Broughton-Spitel with their Appurtenances which were reserved to all the coparceners in common They had likewise for their purpartie the third part of the Mannors of Aton Marston Roston and Wykham To Anastasia the Widow of Sir Edward de St. Iohn Knight were the Lordships of Brompton Saldene and Snaynton assigned with the moiety of the Mannors of Weâ—â—om and Sutton juxta Malton and the third part of the Mannors of Aton Marton Roston and Wykham And to Sir Iohn Conyers and Elizabeth his Wife the Mannors of Wintringham Dugilby Rillington Hoton Busscell Preston and Ebreston also the Moietie of the Mannors of Wellom and Sutton and the third part of the Mannors of Aton Marston Roston and Wykeham Harington 18 Edw. 2. THough this Family at first assum'd their Sur-name from â—averington in Com. Cumbr. which Lordship they did most antiently possess and held till the heir-female thereof married to the Lord Bonvile yet was their chiefest seat and residence at Aldingham in Com. Lanc. from King Edward the First 's time Which Mannor of Aldingham came to Robert de Harington by the Marriage of Agnes the sister and heir to William de Cancefeld son and heir of Richard de Cancefeld by Alice his Wife sister and heir of Michael Flameng that Family of Flameng having been formerly Lords thereof To this Robert and Agnes succeeded Iohn de Harington who in 34 E. I. amongst the rest of those stout young soldiers which were then to attend that King in his Expedition into Scotland received the honor of Knighthood with Prince Edward at the Feast of Pentecost the same year by Bathing and other sacred Ceremonies and in 4 E. 2. had summons to fit himself with Horse and Armes and to be at Carlisle on the morrow after All-Soules day thence to March against the Scots In 12 E. 2. this Iohn obtain'd a Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesn-lands within his Lordships of Dustwyke in Com. Ebor. and Thirnam in Com. Lanc. And in 14 E. 3. had the like Charter for Free-warren at his Mannor of Wytherflak in Com. Westmorl with License to impark six hundred Acres of Wood Moore and Marish within the Precincts of his Lordship of Aldingham in Com. Lanc. In 20 E. 3. being of the retinue with William d'Eincourt he assisted him in the defence of the Marches towards Scotland and having been summon'd to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm from 18 E. 2. till 21 E. 3. died the same year leaving Iohn de Harington his Grandson viz. son of Robert by Elizabeth one of the sisters and coheirs to Iohn de Multon of Egremund his next heir being then seised of the Mannor of Wytherâ—lak in Com. Westmorl as also of the Mannors of â—hytnum and Aldyngham and Moietie of the Mannor of Uivereston in Com. Lanc. Which Iohn departed this life upon Monday next after the Feast of St. Augustine in 37 Ed 3. being then seized of the third part of the Mannors of Multon in Com. Linc. Also of the Mannors of Aldingham Thirnum and moietie of the Mannor of Ulvereston in Com. Lanc. Likewise of the Mannor of Austwyke in Com. Ebor. and of the mannors of Millum Mosearghe Havertington with its members and third part of the mannor of Cgremund in Com. Cumbr. leaving Robert his son and heir six years old who in 51 E. 3 making proof of his age and doing his homage had livery of his Lands lying in the Counties of Linc. Cumbr. and Ebor. This Robert in 1 R. 2. reâ—iding at Alding-Ham receiv'd the honor of Knighthood at the Coronation of that King being imploy'd into the parts of Calais in France the same year in his service And having been summon'd to Parliament from 1 R. 2. until 4 H. 4. departed this life upon Friday next after Ascension-day in 7 H. 4. being seised of the mannor of Austwyke in Com. Ebor. Aldingham Thyrnum and moiety of the mannor of Uâ—â—lerston in Com. Lanc. of the third part of the mannor of Egremund the third part of the Town of Morton and moiety of the Hamlet of Arleden in Com. Cumbr. And of the Inheritance of Isabel his wife daughter and coheir to Sir Nigel Loryng Knight of the Garter of the mannor of Tremwell in Com Cornub. West-Ashford Bremdon Knafton and Beaupode in Com. Devon Thurstruston Hall in Hankedone in Com. Suff. and Porlok in Com. Somerset leaving Sir Iohn Harington Knight his son and heir Twenty two years of age who thereupon doing his Homage had Livery of all those Lands Which Sir Iohn Harington was in that Expedition made into France in 3 H. 5. And in 4 H. 5. being reteyn'd by Indenture to serve the King in those Wars received Two hundred ninty five pounds in hand towards his wages upon that accompt But the next ensuing year purposing to travel into forrein parts he declared his Testament 8 Iunii An. 1417. 5 H. 5. thereby bequeathing his body to be buried wheresoever he should happen to die and gave to Elizabeth his wife the one half of all his Silver Vessels After which he lived not a year for the Probate of that Testament beares date the 27 th of April next ensuing To whom succeeded Sir William Harington Knight his brother and heir Which Sir William in 10 H. 4. was constituted Sheriff of Yorkshire and Governor of the Castle at York And in 4 H. 5. was by Indenture retein'd to serve the King in his wars of France with Thirty Men at Armes and Sixty Archers and arriv'd with him in Normandy 1 Aug. In 5 H. 5. being again in those wars of France he obtained License to found a Chantry for one Priest to celebrate Divine Service daily in a certain Chapel in the Parish of Ledes in Com. Ebor. there to pray for the good estate of himself during this life and for his Soul
after his departure hence as also for the Soules of his Ancestors Likewise for the Soul of Robert Nevill of Hornby and all the Faithful deceaseâ— For the maintenance of which Priest certain Lands lying in Holâ—ek in the Parish of Kirkby super Wherf were thereupon amortized And in 6 H. 5. had livery of all those lands lying in the Counties of Cumb. Linc. Cornub Lanc. and Bedf. which descended to him by the death of Sir Iohn Harington Knight his brother his homage being respited which he perform'd in 8 H. 5. And in 10 H. 5. was again made Sheriff of Yorkshire So likewise in I H. 6. and 7 H. 6. and in 31 H. 6. was in the wars of France This William married Margaret the Sister of Thomas Son of Sir Robert Nevill of Harnby Knight and having been summoned to Parliament from 8 H. 5. until 15 H. 6. departed this life 10 Martii 36 H. 6. being then seised of the Mannors of Hartington and Arladen with the third part of the Mannor of Egremund and fifth part of the Mannor of Morton in Com. Cumbr. leaving William Bonvile junior Son of Elizabeth his Daughter who married William Lord Bonville and died in his life time his next Heir at that time sixteen years of age D'Amorie 20 E. 2. IN 15 H. 2. Gilbert de Aumari gave fifteen Marks for Livery of his Lands at Winford in Com. Somers from whom descended as t is probable another Gilbert who in 22 E. 1. was in that Expedition made into Gascoine After him I meet with Nicholas Damorie who in 6 E. 2. obtained a Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn Lands within his Mannors of Bokenhall and Blechesdon in Com. Oxon. and Chornebergh in Com. Buck. To this Nicholas succeeded Richard Damorie his Son and Heir I presume which Richard in 10 E. 2. had another Charter for Free-Warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Bokenhall and â—lechâ—on before specified as also at Stoke del Isle Woâ—e 〈◊〉 Bpâ— and 〈◊〉 in Com. Oxon. Uble and Monkesham in Com. Somers Mersch and Thornebergh in Com. Buck. And in 12 E. 2. procured License for a Market every week upon the Munday at his Mannor of 〈◊〉 in Com. Somers as also for a Fair there yearly on the Eve Day and Morrow after the Feast of St. Bartholemew the Apostle In 13 E. 2. he was in the Wars of Scotland And in 16 E. 2. being then Steward of the Kings Houshold had command to Besiege the Castle of Walingâ—â—ord then possessed by some of the Rebellious Lords of that time In 19 E. 2. he obtained the custody of the Lands of Iohn de Ferrers during the Minority of Robert Ferrers his Son and Heir and having been summoned to Parliament from 20 E. 2. until 4 E. 3. inclusive departed this life the same year Whereupon Margaret his Widdow had for her Dowrie aâ—n assignation of the Mannor of â—ukkenal with certain Lands in Sexynton Blâ—chestdon Geoyndon and Hedyndon in Com. Oxon. To whom succeeded Richard his Son and Heirs which Richard in 10 E. 3. making proof of his age and doing his Homage had Livery of his Lands and in 14 E. 3. was in that expedition then made into Flanders Also in 16 and 17 E. 3. in those into France And having landed with that Victorious King at Doggs in Normandy in 20 E. 3. where they repulsed the Enemy with great Valor continued in his Service till his return to England in consideration whereof he was in 36 E. 3. acquitted for sending any Men at Arms Hoblars or Archers into those parts This Richard died on Thursday next ensuing the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin 49 E. 3. leaving Elizabeth and Alianore Chandos which Alianore was then Married to Roger Colyng Sisters of Iohn Chaundos and Isabell the Daughter of Margaret the third Sister of the said Iohn Chaundos then the Wife of Sir Iohn Annesley Knight his next Heirs ¶ Brother to Nicholas before-mentioned as I suppose was Roger Damorie who took to Wife Elizabeth the third Sister and one of the Coheirs to Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester Neice to King Edward the Second viz. Daughter to Ioane of Acres his Sister which Elizabeth had been twice Married before first to Iohn de Burgh Earl of Ulster in Ireland and next to Theobald de Verdon a great Baron in his time To this Roger and Eliz. in 13 E. 2. in the Parliament then held at Yorke the King in consiration of his good services done and to be done gave the Mannors of Sandall in Com. Ebor Halghton in Com. Oxon Faukes-Hall in com Sur. and to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten As also one hundred Marks per annum to be paid out of the Exchequer In 7 E. 2. he was in the Wars of Scotland and in 8 E. 2. made Constable of Knaresburgâ— Castle In 10 E. 2. he was again in the Scotish Wars and upon the death of Theobald de Verdon obtained the custody of the Castle at Ewyas Laci in Com. Monmouth In 11 E. 2. he was constituted Governor of the Castel at Gloucester as also of St. Briavels Castle in the same County and Warden of the Forest of Dene In that year he was again made Constable of Knaresburgh Castle Likewise of that at Corffe in Com. Dors. as also Warden of the Forest of Purbeâ—k and charged with the providing of fifty foot Souldiers for the Scottish Wars In 12 E 2 he procured a Charter for Free-warren in all his Demesn-Lands at Catthorpe in com Linc. and in 13 E. 2. was again in the Wars of Scotland In 14 E. 2. he obtained another Charter for free-warren at Staundon in com Hertf. And had Summons to Parliament amongst the Barons from 11 until the same 14 of E. 2. Howbeit in the Parliament held that year taking part with the great Lords whose power was such as that they caused the two Spencers to be banished and the next year after with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in that Insurrection by him then made he marcht with him to Burton upon Trent and so to Tutbury â—Castle in Com. Staff but upon that Earls advance farther Northwards stayed behind being sick as it seems for he died soon after in that Castle of Tutbury and was buried in the Priory at Ware in com Hertf. whereupon command was given to seise all his Lands as an Enemy and Rebel for so the Record calls him and to make Livery of them to Elizabeth de Burgh his Widdow Which Elizabeth thus surviving him in 11 E. 3. obtained from the King a Grant for life of two parts of the Mannor of Ikeletsall and of the Mannor of Clopton in
Baronet widdow of Sir Henry Belassyse son and heir to Iohn Lord Belassyse by reason of her great merits was through the especial favour of our present Soveraign by Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the twenty fifth day of March in the Twenty sixth year of His Majesties Reign advanceâ— to the dignity of a Baroness by the title of Baroness Belassyse of Osgodby to enjoy during her natural 〈◊〉 Lee Earl of Litchfield 26 Car. 2. THough the most men on whom high degrees of Honor have been conferred did partake of their Sovereigns grace and favour therein in respect of some sâ—ecial services by them formerly perform'd to their Prince and Country yet have there been some advanced to 〈◊〉 Titles and Dignities as an encouragement to them in all virtuous endeavours amongst which Sir Edward-Henry Lee of Ditchley in com Oxon. Baronâ—t may be accounted one Who being a person of an ample fortune and fair hopes was by Letters-patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the fifth day of Iune in the Twenty sixth year of His Majesties Reign advanced to the degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Spellesbury in the County of Oxford As also to the dignity of Vicount Quarendon and Earl of Litchfeiâ—d Iohn Baron of Petersham and Earl of Guilford 26 Car. 2. AMongst others of the Scottish Nation whose great merits have been the occasion of their advancements to English dignities Iohn Duke of Lauderdale in Scotland of the antient Family of Maitland and Lords of Thirlestane in that Realm is specially to be remembred whose Grandfather was deservedly honoured with the degree and Title of Baron of Thirlestane as was his Father to those of Vicount Maitland and Earl of Lauderdale by the late King Iames of famous memory This Iohn not only by reason of his paternal descent as also from other antient and honorable Families but from Iames the second of that name long since King of that Realm having been no whit short of his worthy Ancestors in great and high atchivements when in the times of the late Rebellion his late Majesty King Charles the First suffered under a severe and grievous restraint by divers foul conspirators he was by him together with William late Duke Hamilton sent to raise Forces in Scotland in order to his rescue And after the barbarous murther of that blessed Martyr became one of the first who put himself in Arms on the behalf of our present Soveraign with whom marching into England upon the loss of his Majesties whole Army in the battel at Worcester he was made prisoner and so kept for the space of almost nine years with no little hardship besides the loss of his Estate until that by the happy Restauration of his said Majesty he obtained his liberty Who being fully sensible of his perfect fidelity prudence and dexterity in the managing of affairs of greatest moment imployed him into Scotland to be sole Secretary of State President of his Council and Commissioner for the Regency there constituting him also of his Privy Council in this Realm In all which great trusts deporting himself with much circumspection uprightness and fidelity he was in testimony thereof first raised to the high Titles and dignities of Marquess of March and Duke of Lauderdale in that Kingdom as also elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter and afterwards by Letters Patent bearing date at Westminster upon the twenty fifth day of Iune in the twenty sixth year of his now Majesties Reign to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Petersham in the County of Surrey and likewise to the Title of Earl of Guilford in that County He first marryed the Lady Anne second daughter and coheir to Alexander Earl of Home in Scotland by Mary his wife daughter to Edward Lord Dudley by whom he hath issue one only daughter now living called Mary the rest dying young Which Mary is married to Iohn Lord Hay of Yester eldest son to the Earl of Twedale in Scotland And secondly the Lady Elizabeth daughter to William Earl of Dizert widdow of Sir Leonel Talmache late of Helmyngham in com Suff. Baronet but by her hath no issue George Fitz-Roy â—arl of Northumberland 26. Car. 2. THis George being the third natural son of our present Soveraign by Barbara Dutchess of Cleveland was by reason of so near a relation in blood to his Majesty and the more to encourage him unto virtuous and honorable atchievements which these his tender years did already promise advanced to the state and degree of a Peer of this Realm by the title of Baron of Pontfract in the County of Yorke as also to the dignity of Vicount Falmouth in the County of Cornwall and Title of Earl of Northumberland and to the heirs male of his body as by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the first day of October in the twenty sixth year of his Majesties Reign appeareth Charles Fitz-Charles Earl of Plimouth 27 Car. 2. THis Charles another natural son of our present Sovereign in the time of his youth giving much testimony of his singular accomplishments to the end he might be the more encouraged to persist in the paths of Virtue and thereby be the better fitted for the managery of great affairs when he shall attain to riper years was by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster the twenty ninth day of Iuly in the twenty seventh year of his Majesties Reign advanced to the state and degree of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Dartmouth as also to the dignities of Vicount of Totnes and Earl of Plimouth all in com Devon and to the heirs male of his body Charles Lenos Duke of Richmund 27 Car. 2. THis Charles another of his Majesties natural Sons unto whom he hath given the surname of Lenos being a Child of great hopes had the dignity and honour of Baron of Settrington in the County of Yorke conferred on him as also the Titles of Earl of Marcâ— and Duke of Richmund and to the heirs male of his body by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the 〈◊〉 day of August in the twenty seventh year of his Reign Sondes Earl of Feversham 28 Car. 2. THe last person of whom I shall speak is Sir George Sondes of Lees-Court in the County of Kent Knight of the Bath This Sir George in consideration of his faithful services to the late King Charles of blessed memory and to our present Sovereign in sundry â—orts most amply manifested was by Letters Patent bearing date at UUestminster upon the eighth day of April in the twenty eighth year of his Majesties Reign advanced to the degree and dignity of a Baron of this Realm by the Title of Baron of Throwley as also of Vicount Sondes of Lees-Court and Earl of Feversham all places of note in that County to
enjoy for term of his natural life the remainder to Lewes Lord Duras of Holdenby and the heirs male of his body which Lewes hath wedded the Lady Mary the elder of his two daughters by Mary his wife daughter of Sir William Villers late of Brokesâ—y in com Leic. Baronet Catherine the other daughter being yet unmarried FINIS THE INDEX A. ANgle Gâ—ischard E. of Hunting 173 Annesley E. of Anglesey 479 Ap Adam 10 Archedekne 91 Arundel of Treryse 483 Wardour 422 Aâ—â—ley of Reading 473 Aton 98 Audley of Walden 382 B. BAcon Vic. St. Alboâ—â— 437 Badlesmere 57 Bartu Lord 〈◊〉 of Eresby 408 Earl 〈◊〉 409 b. 〈◊〉 Norris 410 b. 〈…〉 64 〈◊〉 459 â—â—auchamp of Kederminster 195 Beaâ—fort Iohn Marquess Dorset 121 Edmund Duke of Somerset 123 Beaumont 50 Bedford Duke Iohn â—00 Belassyse Vic. Fauconbridge 456 Lord Bellassyse 456 Susan Baroness of Osgodby 486 Benet Earl of Arlington 483 Benhale 154 Benstede 91 Berkley of Stratton 476 Earl of Falmouth 483 Bermingham 108 Bernerâ— 196 Bolinbroke Henry Earl of Derby and D. of Hereford 119 Bonvile 236 Boothe Lord De la 〈◊〉 481 Botetourt 46 Boteler Earl of Wiltshire 235 of Bramfeild 465 Vide Butler Borough 288 Bourcheir Lord Fitzwarin 131 Earl of Bathe 131 Lord Berners 132 Earl of Essex 129 Lord Cromwell 133 Boyle Lord Clifford vide Clifford of Lansborough Braddeston 137 Brandon Duke of Suffolk 299 Brainford Earl Patrick 472 Bray 311 Bromflet 234 Brooke Lord Cobâ—am 281 Brotherton Earl of Norfolk 63 Browne Vic. Mountauâ— 396 Bruce Earl of Aylesbury 466 Brudnell Earl of Cardigan 455 Bruges Lewes Earl of Winchester 283. Brugges Lord Chandos 395 Bryan 151 Bullen Earl of Wiltshire 305 Burgh Earl of St. Albans 450 Burghersh 34 Burnell 60 Butler of Lanthony Earl of Brecknock 478 of Weston ibid. Byron 469 C. CAilli 56 Capel Earl of Essex 466 Carew Earl of Totnes 423 Carey Lord Hunsdon 397 Earl of Dovor 398 Earl of Monmouth 398 Carr Earl of Somerset 425 Carlton Vic. Doncaster 453 Cavendish Earl of Devon 420 Duke of Newcastle 421 Cecill Lord Burleigh 405 Vic. Wimbleton 407 Earl of Exeter 406 Earl of Salisbury 407 Chavent 27 Cheney 289 Cherlton Lord Powys 71 Cholmley of Wiche-Malbanc 473 Clarence Dukes George 162 Leonel 167 Thomas 196 Cleveland Dutchess Barbara 484 Clifford of Lansborough Earl of Burlington 473 Clifton 168 424 Cobham 65 Colepeper 472 Compton Earl of Northampton 401 Conyers 290 Conyngsburgh Richard Earl of Cambridg and Duke of York 158 Conway of Ragley 452 Cooper Earl of Shaftsbury 481 Cornwall Lord Fanhope 212 Cornwallis 480 Cottington misplaced in p. 213. which should be in p. 465. Coventry 459 Cranfeild Earl of Middleâ—ex 446 Crâ—ven Earl William 455 of Ryton 455 Creting 110 Crew 482 Crosts 476 Cromwell of Tatshall 44 of Okeham Earl of Essex 370 D. DAcres of the North. 22 Dacres of the South vide Fienes Dagworth 148 Damorie 101 Danvers Earl of Danby 416 Darcie of Chichâ— 392 D'auney 108 De la Beche 127 De la Mare 28 De la Pole Duke of Suffolk 182 De la Ward 25 Denney Earl of Norwich 419 Devereux Lord Feâ—rers Vic. Hereford and â—arl of Essex 175 Digby Earl of Bristol 436 Dormer Earl of Caernarvon 428 Dudley Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland 217 Dudley Earl of Leicester 221 Duras 485 E. EChingham 60 Egerton Lord Ellesmere Earl of Bridgwater 414 Eltham Iohn Earl of Cornwall 109 Erdington 111 Everingham 55 Evers 385 Exeter Duke Thomas 125 F. FAlvesle 173 Fane Earl of Westmorland 450 Faâ—congerge 3 Feilding Earl of Deâ—high 440 Felton 64 Fienes 243 Lord Dacre 244 Lord Say and Sele 245 Finch Earl of Winchelsey 447 of Fordwich 448 of Daventre 449 Fitz-Roy Henry Duke of Richmund 305 Iames Duke of Monmouth 482 Fitz-Roy Henry Duke of Ewston 484 George Duke of Northumb. 407 Fitz-Charles Charles Earl of Plymouth 487 Fitz-Williams 105 Foix Earl of Kendal 228 Freschevile of Stavely 6 482 Frevile 103 G. GAnt Iohn Duke of Lancaster 114 Gaveston Earl of Cornwall 41 Gerard of Bromley 417 of Brandon 418 Glocester Duke Thomas of Woodstoke 169 Richard 165 Humphrey 198 Henry 477 Gorges 55 Goring Earl of Norwich 461 Grandison 17 Grey Lord Powys 283 of Warke 449 Grendon 25 Grenevill Earl of Bathe 479 Grevill Lord Brooke 442 Guilford Earl Iohn Duke of Lauderdale 486 H. HAcche 19 Hadham Edmund Earl of Richmund 237 Hamilton Earl of Cambridge 439 Herclaâ— Earl of Carlisle 97 Harington of Exton 99 416 Harvey of Kidbroke 458 Hastang 62 Hausted 126 Hatfeild Iasper Earl of Pembroke and Duke of Bedford 241 Hatton 468 Hay Earl of Carlisle 427 Heinault Iohn Earl of Cambridge 113 Herbert Earl of Pembroke 255 Earl of Huntingdon 258 Earl of Powys 260 Lord Herbert of Chirbury 261 Hicks Vic. Campden 462 Hilton 6 Holand Earl of Huntingdon 78 Earl of Kent 73 Duke of Exeter 81 Holle Earl of Clare 432 of Ifeild 433 Hoâ— and Hastings 233 Hopton 469 Hotham 91 Howard 265. Duke of Norff. 267 Vic. Bindon 274 Earl of Northampton 275 Earl of Arundel 277 Lord of Effingham 278 Earl of Notingham 279 Earl of Suffolk 279 Earl of Berkshire 280 Earl of Carlisle 281 Of Escrick 280 Hume 419 Hungerford 203 Huntercombe 5 Huntingfield 7 Hussey 309 Hyde Earl of Clarendon 478 I. Jermin Earl of St. Albans 469 Ingham 104 Iuliers William Marquess Earl of Cambridge 113 K. KEnt Earl Edmund 92 Kerdeston 112 Kirketon 168 Kirkhoven Lord Wotton 475 Knivet of Escrick 424 Knolles Vic. Walingford and Earl of Banbury 412 Knovill 5 L. LAngdale 475 Langley Edmund Earl of Cambridge and Duke of Yorke 154 Lascells 6 Latimer 30 La Warre 15 Lee Earl of Litchfield 486 Leigh Lord Dunsmore and Earl of Chichester 464 Of Stonley 464 Leke Lord Deincourt and Earl of Sâ—aresdale 450 Lenos Charles Duke of Richmund 487 Ley Earl of Malborough 451 Leyburne 13 Littleton 465 Longvillers 144 Lovelace 456 Lucas 473 Lumley 174 M. MAinard 459 Maltravers 101 Maners Earl of Rutland 296 Manny 148 March Earl Edward and Duke of York 161 Marney 301 Menill 110 Mohun 461 Molins 145 Monke Duke of Albemarle 477 Montgomerie 142 Mordant Earl of Peterborough 311 Vicount Avalon 312 Morle 26 Montagu of Boughton 443 Earl of Manchester 444 Earl of Sandwich 445 Musgrave 153 N. NAnsladron 27 Nereford 8 Newport 467 Noel Vic. Camden 435. North. 394 Northwode 70 Norris Earl of Berkshire 403 404 Norwiche 90 O. OGle 262 Orreby 57 Osburne Earl of Danby 485 P. PAget 390 Parker Lord Morley and Mont Egle. 307 Parr Marquis of Northamptoâ— 380 Of Horton 382 Paston Vic. Yarmouth 486 Patshal 143 Paâ—let Of Hinton St. George 375 Marquis of Winchester 396 Petre. 415. Phelip Lord Bardolf 213 Pipe 109 Pipard 8 Pierpont Earl of Kingston and Marquis of Dorchester 457 Plaiz 〈◊〉 Plantaginet Arthur Vic. L'Isle 312 Plugenet 2 Poinz 1 Pole Lord Mountague 292 Portsmouth D. Lovisa 486 Poynings 133 R. RAmsey Earl of Holderness 442 Ratcliffe Lord Fitzwalter and Earl of Suffex 285 Riche Earl of Warwick